The MRC Selection Committee has announced the teams to represent British Canoeing at the European Championships at Silkeborg, Denmark, and at the Sanabria K4 race. Congratulations to all selected.
The Lechdale Junior 200m Sprint Regatta and 2000m Dash is hosted by Devizes Canoe Club. To enter, please email Bev Hunter using bdhunter59@gmail.com.
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
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.
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.
Please find below British Canoeing’s Covid-19 vaccination policy, which is applicable to athletes on all teams and squads, volunteers and officials.
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.
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.
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.
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.