All athletes wishing to be considered for GBR Team selection during 2025 should complete the relevant online registration document by Sunday 16th March 2025.
First, make sure you have read and understood the relevant selection policy: https://canoesprint.org.uk/2024/12/17/2025-canoe-sprint-and-paracanoe-selection-policies-released/
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 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:
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
The focus of each regatta has now been confirmed, including the selections at each regatta, as well as the paddler registration and entry closing dates, as follows:
| Regatta dates | Regatta title | Paddler Registration closing date | Entries closing date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 – 16 April 2023 | British Sprint Racing National Regatta Including selections for Paracanoe and Seniors | Sunday 26 March 2023 | Friday 31 March 2023 |
| 3 – 4 June 2023 | Open & British Paracanoe, Under23 and Junior National Championships Regatta, plus the British SUP Sprint Championships Including selections for Paracanoe, Under 23s and Juniors | Sunday 14 May 2023 | Friday 19 May 2023 |
| 1 – 2 July 2023 (+ Monday 3 July 2023 for the selections) | Open & British Masters and Senior National Championships Regatta Including selections for Senior and Olympic Hope Juniors | Sunday 11 June 2023 | Friday 16 June 2023 |
| 2 – 3 September 2023 | The Inter-Services Championship, plus the National Inter-Club MacGregor Paddle Challenge Regatta, with the Andrew Bonham Memorial C4 Race | Sunday 13 August 2023 | Friday 18 August 2023 |