We are seeking volunteers to help us run the National Short Course Marathon Championships 2024 on Sunday 12th May. Whether it’s helping with set-up on the Saturday or marshalling during the racing or even commentary, we need your help to make this amazing event even better. There are roles to suit everyone and every different time commitment.
If you are interested in volunteering even a little amount of time over the weekend, fill in the below form and the Short Course Nationals Race Leads will be in contact in due course. Thank you for helping us to make this discipline even better!!
Following the Assessment Race on Saturday 23rd March, the Selection Committee met to complete the selections for the World Cup, Waterlands and University Worlds. The Selection Committee would like to thank Norwich Club for hosting the first assessment of 2024. The wind was very strong but despite this, the starts were well executed and there was a really positive spirit on this day of racing.
Please see below to see the full selection note and statement from the Selection Committee.
We would like to congratulate the athletes on their selections to their respective teams.
Finally, we would like to thank Norwich, all the athletes and supporters for fantastic day of racing.
For those Masters considering entering the 2024 World Cup Masters event in Brandenburg, please see the attached bulletin and entry form.
As with previous internationals, there is the option of Masters boats being taken on the main team trailer if space allows. This will be at an additional cost.
Any questions, please contact our Masters Racing Lead Bryn Price here.
On very short notice we have been made aware of an exciting opportunity to race Canoe Marathon at the World University Canoe games in Portugal on the 24th August.
A team of up to 8 athletes will be selected to complete in the following classes: C1W 12km, C1M 16km, K1W 16km, K1M 20km.
BUCS manage the entries and have requested the athlete nominations be completed by 30th March and delegates pay in full by the 12th May. Due to this tight enforced deadline, the only assessment to make the athlete selections is this Saturday, 23rd March, at the K1 / C1 Assessment in Norwich. We apologise for the short notice, however, this was unforeseen and the Selection Committee was keen to offer athletes the opportunity to represent at this event.
All athletes seeking selection must take note of the following:
Enter and complete at the K1 / C1 assessment on the 23rd March. Entries can be found here: Norwich Assessment Entries
Complete an athlete availability form by 22:00 on the 23rd March. The form can be found here
Complete a BUCS athlete nomination form by the 30th March. The form can be found here
For full information, please refer to the selection policy as published (link above). If you still have any questions, please direct them to the Chair of the Selection Committee, Nanette North: marathon.selectors@vol.paddleuk.org.uk
On the 23rd of March, Norwich are hosting the first assessment of the 2024 season. This assessment will be used as continuous assessment for the 2024 season and will be the selection event for the following international trips:
Waterlands – 20th April: Under 23 and Junior Development Team
World Cup – 1st-2nd June: Senior and Under 23 Development Team
Athletes seeking selection for either of these events must complete the below Availability Form by 22:00 on the 20th March 2024.
The Marathon Racing Committee, Sprint Racing Committee and BC Talent Department are excited to announce the sign-up for the fourth JDS Winter Series 2023/24 day is now open. This is the final winter skills day of the 2023/24 season.
Run from Reading Canoe Club, the day is a K4/C4 day with a focus on helping paddlers develop comfort and adaptability within these boats through increased exposure and time.
For more information about the JDS, including entry criteria and to sign up please click HERE. As a reminder, the cost is £10. Sign up closes on Friday 8th March at 17:00. Late entries won’t be accepted.  Please also check the criteria for athletes attending and if in doubt, contact Charlie Barwis and Holly Mobbs using the emails on the website.
Please note that due to the ongoing difficult weather conditions, we are monitoring the river at Reading and will make a final decision on the event on Monday 11th March. If cancelled, we will of course issue refunds.
Coaches are also encouraged to sign-up for the day. Coaches attending will play an important role in supporting the delivery of the sessions planned within smaller groups. As such, by signing up you may take the lead of a smaller group or play a supporting role to another coach, whichever you are most comfortable with. Scott Hynds will be there on the day as coach developer and he will be facilitating informal learning throughout the day. As usual, there will be a coaches briefing ahead of the day. This will take place on Tuesday 12th March at 19:30.
All coaches attending will receive 10 CPD points. To sign up to attend the coach development aspect of the day please click HERE.
Following the decision by the MRC to standardise the Great British race vests for all paddlers racing at marathon internationals, we need to know who is planning to race at any of the following international events this year:
Waterlands Marathon
World Cup in Brandenburg, Germany
European Masters Marathon Championships in Poland
Worlds Masters Marathon Championships in Croatia
Please let Bryn Price, our Masters Racing lead, know if you are planning to attend any of the above and your vest and shirt size.
As part of our working partnership with British Canoeing Talent Department, the MRC are keen to promote the upcoming GB-ONE Conference at Wey Kayak Club on Saturday 2nd March.
The GB-ONE conference aims to create an event where coaches can come together for the day to share knowledge and experiences. Whilst the focus of the coaching conference will predominantly deliver on aspects identified in the Sprint Strategy, the content of the sessions will be applicable to the development of athletes across flatwater racing.Â
A buffet lunch will be provided.
To ensure numbers are correct, please sign up here. Sign-up closes on Tuesday 20th February.
Do you want to try something different this year? Are you bored with the divisional racing format? Try one of the many Non-Hasler Marathon Races taking place throughout 2024. Below is the current list of confirmed events, with more being added to our calendar on a regular basis. Full details can be found on our calendar or our entries system.
Do you want your event listed on our yearly summary post in 2025? Make sure you secure it within the marathon calendar by January 2025.
The Marathon Racing Committee are seeking volunteer staff to support the GB team at its international races this year.
It’s a fun and rewarding 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 and help out in a variety of ways potentially including driving, general organising, drinks changes at portages, emotional support, and safeguarding. Teams are led by an experienced manager so new staff are well supported and all forms of experience are welcome to volunteer. All expenses are paid, and team kit provided.
We are looking for support staff for the following international trips in the 2024 season:
Waterlands Marathon – Amsterdam – 20th April – Juniors, U23’s and Seniors
Marathon World Cup – Brandenburg, Germany – 1st-2nd June – U23’s and Seniors
European Marathon Championships – Poznan, Poland – 25th-28th July – Juniors, U23’s and Seniors
World Marathon Championships – Metkovic, Croatia – 19th-22nd September – Juniors, U23’s and Seniors
French National Marathon Championships – Date and venue tbc – Juniors
Staff are urgently required for the Waterlands Marathon.
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