Category: Athletes

British Canoeing Launch Sprint Performance Academy

   6 May 2022    Athletes, Coaching, Sprint Performance

The development of the Sprint Performance Academy is a key action within the Sprint Performance Strategy, primarily for athletes in the U23 age-group, helping them to gain the skills and knowledge to progress and transition onto the World Class Programme.

If you are interested, you need to complete the Expression of Interest form: Sprint Performance Academy Expression of Interest form.

More information on the British Canoeing website: Sprint Performance Academy announcement.

2023 WCP Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe Programmes Selection Policies are now live

   6 May 2022    Athletes, International

The selection policies for both the Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Class Performance Programmes for 2023 have now been published.


More information on the British Canoeing website: Sprint and Paracanoe Selection Policies announcement.

Britain’s most successful Olympic canoeist, Liam Heath MBE, announces retirement

   8 April 2022    Athletes, Olympics

Britain’s most successful Olympic canoeist Liam Heath MBE has announced his retirement from competitive racing. The four-time Olympic medallist, who also holds the world’s fastest time and the Olympic record, will hang up his paddles this month, with an unmatched legacy in the sport.

Full story on the British Canoeing website:

Junior International Coaching Expression of Interest

   3 April 2022    Athletes, Coaching, Talent Pathway

With the 2022 International season fast approaching. The Home Nations team are hoping to work in collaboration with club coaches to create a strong Junior coaching support team to attend the 4 Key Junior international events this season. We are looking to gain clarity on coaching availability to create a strong staffing pool, enabling us to involve coaches able to create the optimal environment for the team.
Sign up for closes at 23:59pm 12th April following the team announcement.

Click on the image or here to access the Expression of Interest Form

Junior Sprint Selection Policy Forum

   25 March 2022    Athletes, Talent Pathway

British Canoeing would like to facilitate a forum for Athletes, Parents and Coaches to review the Junior Selection Policy and to meet with Athletes considering selection.

Please click here to register

Please click here to register

Click here to download the pdf

British Canoeing 2022 Canoe Sprint Junior, U23 and Senior selection polices

   28 February 2022    Athletes, International, Talent Pathway

The International Panel is pleased to release the British Canoeing 2022 Canoe Sprint Junior, U23 and Senior selection policies.




All athletes wishing to be considered for Senior & U23 Team selection during 2022 should complete the online registration document by 16th March 2022 using this link: https://britishcanoeing.formstack.com/forms/pre_registration_form

The International Panel wish to thank all those involved in the development of the policies and in particular those who contributed their thoughts through the consultation process and wish everyone a successful 2022 season.

U23 K4 Crew Boat Training Day – 5th March – HPP Nottingham

   17 February 2022    Athletes, National, Talent Pathway

The Sprint Academy Coaching team will be running a planned training day for eligible U23 athletes to provide technical and crew boat development opportunities in support of their preparations ahead of the 2022 competitive season.

Further details and eligibility can be found HERE.

To express interest in being included within the March day please complete the application form HERE by Monday 21st February 2022. 

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