Category: Organisation

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.

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SRC Expression of Thanks to Cathy Wynne

   5 June 2023    Committee, Organisation
Sprint National Regatta – June 2023

During the National Sprint Regatta on Saturday 5th June 2023, the Sprint Racing Committee offered a token of their appreciation to Cathy Wynne, a long serving volunteer at the heart of the sprint racing community.

The Sprint Racing Committee would like to express their deepest gratitude to Cathy Wynne for her tenure as Secretary of the committee over 18 years.  Cathy’s contribution to the Sprint Racing Committee has been enormous, and it is of utmost importance that we recognise the efforts of the volunteers that give up so much of their time and energy to develop and improve our sport.

Aside from being a member of the Sprint Racing Committee, Cathy has been qualified as an International Canoe Federation technical official for over 20 years, and has been assisting the running of British Canoeing national regattas in a variety of roles for over 25 years. Cathy’s eminence in the canoeing community, not just nationally but internationally, is testament to the skills and expertise she has amassed through years of dedication to canoeing.  Cathy will continue to serve on the Regatta Committee, overseeing the organisation of National Regattas, and will also continue her work as an International Technical Official for the ICF, officiating at major sprint competitions worldwide.

Phil Miles was appointed as Secretary to the SRC in November 2022 when Cathy stood down. He can be contacted via canoesprint.secretary@vol.britishcanoeing.org.uk

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 ÂŁ5.00/day (or ÂŁ9.00 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 ÂŁ25. 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.

2023 Canoe Sprint and Marathon Handbook

   20 February 2023    Committee, National, Organisation

The 2023 Canoe Sprint and Marathon Handbook is now available to order at the cost of ÂŁ10 (including P&P). To order yours, return the form attached below to Phil Miles, SRC Secretary.

Welcome to the new SRC website

   8 August 2022    Organisation

We hope you like the design of the new SRC website and find it easy to use.

A number of pages and sections still need updating, so the website will get better over time.

Documents for upcoming national regattas are now accessed via the Upcoming Events page.

If you spot any errors or have a view about how the website can be improved, please email Cathy Wynne

ACM 2022 – Preliminary Notice

   9 July 2022    ACM, Committee, Organisation

The Sprint Racing Section’s Annual Consultative Meeting will be a virtual meeting starting at 7.30pm on Wednesday 28th September 2022.

Information for the meeting will be available on this SRC website nearer the time.

Each year, the position of either the Treasurer, Chair or Secretary is open for election. The election team is for 3 years. In 2022, the election will be for the Committee’s Chair.

The Sprint Racing Committee members are also elected for a period of 3 years, for the 2022 ACM there are 3 positions open for election.

Anyone who would be interested to stand for election to the Sprint Racing Committee, or as the Chair, please send a nomination, supported by the signatures of two full Individual British Canoeing members, either electronically or by post to reach the SRC Secretary no later than midnight on Tuesday 16th August 2022.

Likewise, any item for discussion at the ACM, must be returned in writing, supported by the signatures of two full Individual British Canoeing members, again to reach the Secretary, either electronically or by post no later than midnight on Tuesday 16th August 2022.

Secretary, BC Sprint Racing Committee
Mrs C. Wynne, 40 Bramble Close, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 9HQ
canoesprint.secretary@vol.britishcanoeing.org.uk

British Canoeing launches new performance strategy for canoe sprint

   2 February 2022    International, Organisation

British Canoeing has published the new Canoe Sprint Performance Strategy, which sets out
the vision and ambitions for the sport over the next six years

British Canoeing and the sprint racing community have come together to determine the
changes needed, in order to build a system which will deliver greater and more consistent
success.

The publication of the new strategy is the culmination of this work delivered, through the
formation of the Sprint Performance Strategy Group, the creation of task & finish and focus
groups involving a range of stakeholders and two consultations with the racing community.

The long-term strategy sets out the vision and ambitions for canoe sprint for the next six
years to 2028, through 10 key performance indicators, the philosophies and values that will
underpin the strategy and the coordination that will be required for delivery across the UK.

The strategy also contains the following six key action plans for the next four years to 2025:
• Providing the best possible athlete experiences
• Developing a broader base of talent
• Developing a community of engaged coaches
• Providing competitions which increase participation and develop talent
• Improving the use of insight and the sharing of knowledge
• Building a strong sense of community and inclusion

The Canoe Sprint Performance Strategy 2022-2028 is available in PDF format here.

Performance Director – Paracanoe and Canoe Sprint

   12 January 2022    National, Organisation

British Canoeing is delighted to announce that Chris Furber has been appointed to British Canoeing
as the Performance Director for Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe.

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