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MRC ACM and Committee Nominations

   23 May 2022    ACM, Governance

The MRC 2022 ACM will be held online on Wednesday 13 July at 7.30pm.

A reminder that anyone wishing to stand for a place on the MRC must inform the Secretary (Acting) of their candidacy by 1st June 2022.  They must be a full member of British Canoeing and be proposed and seconded by two other full members.  This year, in addition to the annual election of Chair (currently Stan Missen) we have the following whose terms are up but can stand for re-election: Mick Nadal, David Sackman, Kat Wilson, Siobhan Urquhart and Bryn Price.  There is also a vacancy due to the sad death of James Smythe.

Standing as an elected member of the MRC is a great way to make a difference to our sport and be involved directly in how it is run. Committee members are expected to attend around four meetings per year, and to play an active role in the administration of the discipline in between meetings.

In addition to the annual election for the Chair, other duties currently covered by those named above include deputy chair, secretary to the committee, racing rules, secretary of the selection committee, international team logistics, national events and masters’ racing,

If you are interested in standing and becoming involved in the above, please feel free to contact the Secretary (Acting), Siobhan Urquhart, or the Secretary (Acting) by 1st June, again supported by signatures of two full members of British Canoeing.  Other items may be discussed at the meeting at the Chairman’s discretion.

Email addresses:
Stan Missen – Chair – marathon.chair@vol.britishcanoeing.org.uk
Siobhan Urquhart – Acting Secretary – marathon.secretary@vol.britishcanoeing.org.uk

SCN Final Results

   6 May 2022    National

Final results for the inaugural Short Course National Championship (by class), and club points.

Promotions have been applied to the class results

Congratulations to all the new National Champions and Norwich for taking the win in the club competition.

Team Announcement for 2022 World Games, World Cup and German Nationals

   3 May 2022    International

Following the recent assessment races, the teams for the World Games, World Cup and German Nationals have been selected.  Congratulations to all those selected, and thank you to all those who organised and took part in the races.

British Canoeing Covid-19 Vaccination Policy

   31 March 2022    Governance, Safeguarding

Please find below British Canoeing’s Covid-19 vaccination policy, which is applicable to athletes on all teams and squads, volunteers and officials.

Race Etiquette

   26 March 2022    Governance, National, Regional, Rules

It has come to the notice of the MRC that there have been a small number of complaints regarding paddler behaviour during recent events, aimed towards other, slower crews taking part in the same event.  It should be borne in mind that everyone is racing in their respective class, and faster crews should respect slower crews who will also be competing in their own race.  Faster crews coming up behind another boat should try and indicate their presence and avoid conflicts with the crews they are catching and passing.  A friendly warning shout is acceptable, aggression is not.

Additionally, at a recent event the starter was sworn at for not starting the race early, when most but not all crews were lined up.  Such behaviour is totally unacceptable and could lead to disqualification from the event or a longer ban.

Please be courteous towards all other competitors and the marshals at events.

2022 National Marathon Championships

   18 March 2022    National

We are pleased to officially announce that the 2022 National Marathon Championships will take place at Worcester Canoe Club on 27 and 28 August 2022.

Many thanks to Worcester CC for agreeing to host the event again.

Support Staff Wanted for 2022 International Races

   16 February 2022    International, Volunteers

The MRC is seeking volunteer staff to support the GB team at its international races this year.

It’s a fun but tiring few days travelling with our best athletes, helping them achieve their best possible result. You will be an integral part of the team, helping in all sorts of ways like driving, general organising, drinks changes at portages, emotional support, and safeguarding. Teams are led by an experienced manager so new staff are well supported. All expenses are paid, and team kit provided.

Please find below further details, including a list of the 2022 international events.

2022 GB Marathon Team Selection Policy

   17 January 2022    International, Selection

Please find below the 2022 GB Marathon Team Selection Policy.

If you have any questions and feedback around the policy, please do not hesitate to contact Nanette Kelly, chair of the Selection Committee, using marathon.selectors@vol.britishcanoeing.org.uk.

Training and racing in winter – safety advice

   5 December 2021    Safeguarding

British Canoeing has published this practical and timely advice about training and racing in winter – please take a moment to read.

2021-22 Hasler Season starts

   8 September 2021    National

We are delighted to announce that the 2021-22 Hasler season has started, from 1st September. The inter-club Hasler competition and paddler qualification rules will re-start from the first races of this new season, with qualification towards the 2022 Hasler Final in September next year.

Hasler races will now be available to enter through the new Race Entry System.

The start of the season will see one rule change: the first in-region boat in each division will earn 50 points (100 for K2s/C2s), with points decreasing by one for each position as usual. The reason for increasing the points is that some start lines see over 20 paddlers, so there will still be points to race for below this position. There will still be a 110% cut-off time, where paddlers outside this time will earn a single point.

An organising club and venue for the 2022 Hasler Final have been proposed – confirmation and announcement to follow.

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