Rebecca Ogilvie at Selection, HPP - picture © Kim Jones. More on Instagram @kim_jones_photography
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Calendar for 2021
Requested changes to calendar for 2021:
Llandysul Paddlers have asked to run a Division 2/3 race on 10/11 July, with a Div 4 on the lake (respond by 17th June)
Pinkston Panthers have asked to run a Div 1 double on 28/29 August at Grandtully (respond by 17th June)
Pinkston Panthers have asked to run a one-day Div 2 race at Pinkston on 7 August (respond by 17th June)
CR Cats would like to run a one-day Div 3 event at Pinkston on Saturday 4th September (respond by 25th June)
Frome CC have asked to run a Div 3/4 double on 18/19 September (respond by 17th June)
If any other club wants an alternative to be taken into consideration please contact .
Spectators at Slaloms
Due to the pandemic some competitions are collecting the names of non-racing attendees (parents, coaches etc). There will be a red bar at the top of the race entry page. If you are a non-competing attendee, please click on it.
Competitors do not need to register as spectators
If there is no red bar, the competition is not collecting spectator names.
You can cancel Spectator entries HERE>
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Nikita Setchell at Selection, HPP - picture © Kim Jones.
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Sophie Ogilvie at Selection, HPP - picture © Kim Jones.
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Minutes of Committee Meetings
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| 9 Mar | 9 Feb | 7 Jan | ||||
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| 28 Nov | ACM 28 Nov | 29 Oct | ||||
| 23 Sep | 19 Aug | 29 Jul | ||||
| 3 Jun | 1 Apr | 1 Feb | ||||
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Div 3 or 4? Go for Shepperton!
Following the recent good weather, the river level is now ideal to stage an extremely good Div 3/4 race over 2 days . We look forward to welcoming as many paddlers as possible entering to enjoy the event and forecast good weather on the weekend of 19th and 20th June.
England Slalom Talent Programme U23
Following the reallocation of U23 squad inclusion, here is the updated England Slalom Talent Programme squad list.
England Canoe Slalom Talent Programme Strategy>
Daniel Thompson
Talent Operations Coordinator
Lessons Learned from organising an event during Covid restrictions
U23 and Junior Selection – 22/23 May 2021
Dave Royle has written a "lessons learned" document which we think will be helpful to other organisers running events under pandemic conditions. The "lessons learned" notes have links to copies of the race Risk Assessment and the Briefing Notes sent to all participants before the race.
Junior and U23 Selection
RESULTS (SATURDAY) RESULTS (SUNDAY)
RESULTS GRID - JUNIOR RESULTS GRID - U23
Following the 2021 U23 & Junior Team Selection process held at Holme Pierrepont, subject to appeal the following athletes have achieved the required performance standards and are selected in accordance with the published policy: MORE>
SCOTTISH JUNIOR (J10, J12 & J14) CHAMPS
Following the cancellation of the event at Fairnilee it is the intention to hold the event as part of the Persley Div 2/3/Open race, Aberdeen on the 24/25th July. Full details will be issued nearer the time including any requirements relating to the Covid restrictions applicable at the time. Hope to see many of you there.
BC/SCA/CW/CANI Memberships
Quite a lot of people have let their memberships lapse over the past year. Please renew before you apply for your bib - and if you already have your bib, please renew before you race!
International Panel
2021 Senior Selection
We plan to hold a single weekend event on 7/8 August 2021 at Lee Valley to select the senior team for the remaining place(s) at World Cups races 3 & 4 and the World Championships.
The outcome of the 2019 senior team spring selection series will determine the 2021 senior team 3rd boat and reserves until such time as a 2021 senior team selection process is completed. This will establish the team for the 2021 Senior Euros and World Cups 1 & 2, assuming they take place prior to the August selection races. MORE>
World Class Programme Qualification Policy>
2021 Junior, U23 & Senior Team Selection Policy>
Slalom School Programme
The England Canoe Slalom Talent Programme has announced its Slalom School Programme, see news item HERE. This is an inclusive training and development opportunity for athletes and club coaches based at moving and white water venues.
The programme aims to develop the technical skills, confidence and fundamental habits in paddlers to support their long term progression and enjoyment of the sport. For coaches, the programme aims to advance technical knowledge and coaching practices, and can count towards Continual Professional Development (CPD) points.
The eligibility criteria for the Slalom School programme along with an expression of interest sign up link can be found HERE.
Further information is available via the programme handbooks
(Athlete and Parent
HERE, Club Coach
HERE) and the programme
calendar
HERE.
Racing in 2021
Div 1 and Prem races will restart only when the vast majority of paddlers are able to participate from across the UK - including all the home nations. There is no indication of when this may be possible but it will not be before 21 June. MORE>
Late Applications to run Events
There is a huge appetite from athletes and organisers to resume racing and a significant number of events have had to be cancelled between February and June. For the remainder of the 2020/21 racing season, rules regarding late applications to run races have been relaxed. Event organisers may submit late applications to run ranking races. MORE>
William Meyer training at HPP - picture © Kim Jones. More on Instagram @kim_jones_photography
2022 Calendar
Applications to run competitions in 2022 should be in by 1st July for Prem and Div1, and by 1st September for Div 2, 3 and 4. The system is now open to applications for next year.
Get Reinstated or Ranked
Used to paddle slalom? Reckon you could still kick .....? Why not get reinstated and race again? Or you'd like to have a shot at another class, or you're just a good paddler who's never got into slalom? Here's a form to make applying for reinstatement/ranking easy.
Tokyo Olympics
The Olympics will be held from July 23 to August 8 2021.
Our selected athletes are:
Mallory Franklin: C1W |
Adam Burgess: C1M |
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