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Junior Development Squad: Winter Series 22/23 – Event 1 Sign-Up

   16 September 2022    Athlete Development

The MRC, SRC and BC Talent Department are excited to announce that sign-up for the first JDS day of the 22/23 Winter Series opens today.

For all information about the day and details on how sign up, please click here.

To attend these days, your paddlers needs to meet an eligibility criteria.

The eligibility criteria for Kayak paddlers is as follows: 

  • U13 or above 
  • Girls – Girls C or above (Sprint Division) and/or Div 5 marathon or above for U16’s / Div 4 marathon or above for U18’s
  • Boys – Boys C or above (Sprint Divisions) and/or Div 4 marathon or above for U16’s or Div 3 marathon or above for U18’s

The eligibility criteria for Canoe paddlers is as follows: 

  • U13 or above
  • Girls & Boys – Any paddler who has competed at a Sprint National Regatta

Additionally, coaches who are working with athletes in any discipline who have not met the criteria above, can put forward athletes they believe would benefit from the day. To do this, please contact Charlie Barwis or Holly Mobbs.

The JDS is also aimed at coaches seeking to develop their knowledge and engage with like-minded coaches. Coaches can be from clubs with paddlers in attendance, or from clubs which don’t, what’s key though is a desire to learn, engage and share ideas. Please register your interest in attending via the coaching page.

We look forward to seeing lots of juniors and coaches there.

David Green

   14 September 2022    Organisation

The MRC was saddened to learn of the passing of David Green. Amongst his many roles, David was Secretary of the Marathon Committee in the 1980’s, acting as Chair from 2000 to 2003, and was President of Exeter Canoe Club.  His influence can be seen throughout our sport – from his significant involvement in the early days of marathon racing, joining the Long Distance Racing Committee in 1958 and serving in various roles including National Coach and International Secretary; to the innovative design and development of modern racing boats at Kirton Kayaks.  However, perhaps most importantly, his legacy will live on through the time and energy he gave to many, many paddlers over the years, who all owe him a great debt.  A tribute to David from British Canoeing can be found here, and from Kirton Kayaks here.  Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

Updated Online Entry & RacMan Help Sheet

   12 September 2022    Racing

An updated version of the Online Entry & RacMan Help Sheet can be found below and on the Race Organiser’s Pack page.

It has been reorganised into three sections for paddlers, team leaders and race organisers/clubs.

Guidance issued for a period of National Mourning

   9 September 2022    Organisation

Following the release of the government’s National Mourning Guidance and advice from key stakeholders, please find here the British Canoeing guidance for events held during this time.

2022 Paddlesport Coaching and Leadership Conference

   8 September 2022    Coaching

The 2022 British Canoeing Paddlesport Coaching and Leadership Conference is taking place at Eastwood Hall, Nottingham on 19/20 November.
To book your place please follow this link – note the early bird booking closes on Friday 9 September.

World Championships 2022 – Team Announcement

   31 August 2022    International, Selection

Following the Marathon National Championships in Worcester on the 27/28 August, the MRC Selection Committee has announced the team to represent British Canoeing at the World Championships 2022 in Ponte de Lima. Congratulations to all selected.

Please find the team announcement and the assessment data here :

2022 French Nationals Selection

   31 August 2022    International, Selection

Following the Marathon National Championships in Worcester on the 27/28 August, the MRC Selection Committee has chosen a team to represent British Canoeing at the French National Championships. Congratulations to all.

SUPs at Hasler Races

   26 August 2022    Organisation, Rules

Following a recent request regarding SUPs in Hasler races, below is a note from the MRC Minutes of November 2018 –

Item 7 Domestic Racing – Point g. “It was agreed that these craft (including SUPs) should not be forced upon race organisers, but race organisers would be free to accept entries from such craft in appropriate circumstances, if they felt confident to do so within their risk assessment.” .

Inclusion of SUPs remains at the discretion of the organisers, but the MRC (subject to any concerns raised by the race organiser) would fully encourage SUPs to partake in the marathon events that they oversee.

As they are propelled by a single blade the paddler’s classification would be as for canoe, according to age and gender.

Paracanoe Marathon World Championships – Ponte De Lima, Portugal

   17 August 2022    International, Selection

The ICF have announced they will be offering a Paracanoe event at the World Canoe Marathon Championships. This is a test event but we are excited to be involved and our intention is to select two athletes to represent in any of the following classes:

  • WKL2 / WKL3
  • WVL2 / WVL3
  • MKL2 / MKL3
  • MVL2 / MVL3

Important information:

  • All classes will be raced over 11.8KM
  • Doubling up between KL and VL is possible due to the timetable.
  • Dates of travel are 25th September to 1st October 2022
  • Athletes will be funded to travel, with only a ÂŁ300 contribution required.
  • Selection will be made at the Marathon Nationals Championships in Worcester on 27th August 2022
  • Entries for the Marathon National Championships will stay open until Monday 22nd August 2022 for Para classes
  • Classification will be available at the World Championships
  • Athletes will travel with one members of staff, this person is yet to be identified

If you are interested please complete the availability form by midnight 23rd August 2022:

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please make contact with Kat: katburbeck@yahoo.co.uk

NB: many elements of the event and logistics continue to remain unclear and are subject to change. Although we have every intention to select two athletes to attend, we cannot guarantee this will be possible given the short notice and all of the moving parts. However, we are working with BC and the ICF and continue to have this as our ambition.

BC Clean Sport Workshop

   11 August 2022    Athletes, Selection

For all athletes hoping for selection for the 2022 French Nationals or the 2022 World Championships

If you still need to do the Clean Sport Workshop, we have one more running this Sunday, 14th August 2022, at 10:00am.  You can register for the webinar on the following link.

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