Category: National

2025 Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe Selection Policies Released

   17 December 2024    Athletes, International, National, Paracanoe, Selections

The 2025 selection policies have been published by the International Panel (IP) and are the result of significant work behind the scenes. In particular, the IP would like to thank everyone who contributed to the development of the policies through the public consultation process in the autumn of 2024.

Please take the time to read the policies and familiarise yourself with the processes to be used for the 2025 season.

The IP has also published an accompanying statement which highlights the sprint and paracanoe registration process and shares the key themes from the consultation process.

DRAFT 2025 Selection Policies for consultation

   15 November 2024    Athletes, International, National, Paracanoe, Selections

Draft 2025 selection policies for senior, U23, junior canoe sprint and paracanoe are now open for public consultation until midnight on Tuesday 26 November 2024.

Please take time to tell Paddle UK what you like about the policy as well as dislikes, errors or omissions as if you don’t tell us that you like it, we may change aspects in response to feedback.

The policies have been derived from feedback on previous policies and further evolution of how best to support the Sprint Performance strategy and enable further evolution of the National regattas.

Each policy has a specific hyperlink within the document for you to provide feedback on that policy. They are also provided below.

Closing date: please feedback on the policies below by midnight on Tuesday 26 November 2024.

Draft policies:

Feedback forms:

Para Regatta Qualification Times 2024

   14 March 2024    Athletes, National, Paracanoe

Here are the Para regatta qualification times for 2024.

2024 Canoe Sprint Handbook

   12 February 2024    National

The Canoe Sprint Handbook can be ordered this year in hardcopy and PDF formats via the British Canoeing event ticket payment system. PDFs will be sent on receipt of the order. Hardcopies will be posted or can be reserved for collection at the National Regattas.

GB-ONE Conference – 2nd March 2024

   12 February 2024    Athletes, Coaching, National

Details of the next GB-One Conference, which will be held on Saturday, 2nd March 2024, at Wey Kayak Club, are above. Attendance is free and coaches will obtain 10 CPD points.

The Hooley 5k 2023 – Open for Bookings!

   22 July 2023    Athletes, National

We’re pleased to announce the return of the Hooley 5K for its third edition in October 2023! 

Date: 21st October 2023

Location: Strathclyde Country Park, 366 Hamilton Road, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML1 3ED

For bookings and more information, please visit: 

Join us at the renowned Strathclyde Park Regatta course near Glasgow for an incredible day of racing, where the Hooley 5K will also serve as the British Championship event.
Experience the thrill of 5K racing, with opportunities to race in K1, C1, C2, K2 and K4/C4 throughout the day.


After the day’s racing, join us for a celebration evening and ceilidh. Enjoy the Hooley 5K prize-giving, celebrate the 5K British Championship medalists, and savour delicious food, whilst immersing yourself in a traditional Scottish ceilidh, where music and dancing will ignite your party spirit.

Book your place now!

Congratulations to ‘our Cathy’

   17 June 2023    International, National, Organisation, Volunteers

Cathy Wynne has been named as a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List, for services to sport.

Cathy, from Tonbridge, Kent, is an integral part of the domestic and international canoeing community, volunteering for over 35 years. Until very recently, Cathy was Secretary of the Sprint Racing Committee and Chief Official at the National Regattas and, although she has handed these positions on, she is still very much involved in the organisation of the regattas at Nottingham. 

She has also been one of the world’s foremost International Regatta officials for the International Canoe Federation and the European Canoe Association having worked at the highest level at international regattas including World Championships, European Championships, World Cups and several Olympic Games.

More on this story:

Junior Selection Policy Webinar

   13 May 2023    Athletes, International, National, Selections, Talent Pathway

17th May 2023 at 19:30

On the 17th May at 19:30, we will be running a webinar about the Canoe Sprint Junior Selection policy in conjunction with the IP. Our aim is to give athletes, coaches and parents clarity of the process and expectations ahead of the selection regattas.

Here is the link to attend:

Imogen Collins
Pathway Development Coach

April Regatta (15/16 April) – Traffic flow, parking, boat storage, and patio lawn charges

   7 April 2023    National, Organisation

There are new directions from Serco (the HPP managers) related to traffic flow, parking, boat storage, and patio lawn use changes for the 2023 racing season.

Access to parking is via the Main Car Park entrance then, at the Elms Gate (at what3words ///foods.stored.rungs ) turn right on to the new one-way system. The exit will be via the Ski Tow gate (at what3words ///secret.engage.universally).

Use of the Boathouse entrance is restricted to Paddle Ability, Regatta Officials, and Paracanoe. However, long trailers can be parked (with one tow vehicle) near the boatsheds. Standard charges for the vehicle (see below), but no extra for the trailer. 

Boat racks are also available near the boathouse and are free to use on a first-come first served basis. There is space for approx. 500 boats.

Participant parking will only be allowed on the grassy bank on the south side of the lake. There will be no parking in front of the concrete stepped area near the Patio Lawn. Please be mindful of others when erecting gazebos, windbreaks, etc and do not block/take up parking space. Parking will be charged on entry at £5.00/day (or £9.00 for 2 days), with payment by cash or card to the Serco-contracted marshall.

Additionally, clubs/participants using the Patio Lawn by erecting gazebos, etc will be charged £25. This must be pre-booked by email through: cindy.appleby@serco.com. Please, do not store boats on the patio lawn.

The café will be open for breakfast from 7.00 am and will have hot food available until 4.00 pm, but will remain open for snacks and drinks until 6.00 pm. Alcoholic drinks will also be available.

Increases to National Regatta Entry Fees in 2023

   9 March 2023    National

Following a review of regatta finances from across the 2022 season, the SRC have made the decision to increase the entry fee for national regattas from £7.50 to £10 per seat, to come into effect in 2023.

This is not a decision that has been made lightly, but is a reflection of the changing financial situation surrounding our national regattas. In 2022, three out of four regattas held at Holme Pierrepont ran at a considerable loss, which is not sustainable in the long term.

We appreciate that in light of the changing economic climate, this increase in prices is coming at a difficult time. However, we hope that the community understands that this decision reflects the increases in costs we have experienced in running national regattas. The SRC are committed to finding new ways to add value to our programme of domestic racing as part of our current strategy plan.

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