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SELECTION POLICY FOR GREAT BRITAIN REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS
Objectives
- To maintain a position as a top nation in international competition.
- To ensure the long-term athlete development required for international success.
- To win medals at World Championships.
This policy may be amended or supplemented by the BCU Marathon Racing Committee at its discretion in order to achieve the above objectives to cover exceptional circumstances. Every effort will be made to ensure as much notice as possible is given to all persons affected by any change.
Process of Selection
- Each year, the ICF publish an International Calendar from which a programme
of International Events to be attended is selected. Due regard being given
to the Objectives and to budgets. Some events may be designated "Development".
The programme is specified in the Year Book.
- The basic team composition for each event will be detailed in the Year Book.
Changes may be necessary to suit all the factors affecting team size and budgets.
- The selection of teams for all internationals will be made on a continuous
assessment, open to all basis. The composition of the team for each event
witl depend entirely on paddlers being and proving that they are of sufficiently
high standard.
(The system of continuous assessment as opposed to nominated selection events has been in operation for several years and has operated very well. It allows the selectors to consider an athlete who has under performed in any one race. This could be due to illness or equipment failure. It also means that consideration can be given to improving athletes who may not be winning but show potential for the future.)
- The Assessment races as detailed in the Year Book will be used by selectors,
accepting that there can be many variations of circumstances to affect performance.
- All Senior and Junior Kayak Men should race in the Assessment classes, and
Senior and Junior Women, and Canoes, in Division 3 unless otherwise instructed.
- Athletes wishing to be considered for International Events must comply with
the following conditions.
- They must be Comprehensive BCU members, throughout the year.
- Having due regard to their availability for selection and their preferred
programme, they should apply to the Team Manager, by completing fully, the
Application Form, and returning it by the dates specified in the Year Book.
- They should be prepared to meet all assembly costs and pay a contribution
towards food, as detailed in the Year Book.
- They should be prepared to travel and be accommodated in the best interest
of the team.
- They must be prepared to accept the Team Coach's direction with regard
to training and racing while abroad.
- They must be prepared to dress and conduct themselves in a manner befitting
a British Team representative, and promote the good name of British canoeing
both at home and abroad.
- They should be prepared to give support to the Sport UK in promotional
aspects, in return for the Grant Aid received.
- They should wear the GB tracksuit and team clothing provided, on all suitable
occasions.
- They should compete in the appropriate Assessment events, and make themselves
available for at least one World Cups event, if they with to be considered
for the World Championship.
- The principles guiding the Selection Committee will be as follows.
The best team available to represent Great Britain will be selected having regard to the following.
- National Team points potential.
- Experience enhancement and development potential consummate with the
level of the Competition.
- Available budget for an event that supports the overall marathon programme.
- National Team points potential.
- The Selection Committee shall consist of the following
BCU Performance Director
BCU Flat Water National Performance Manager
The BCU Marathon Racing Committee selectors comprising
Chairman BCU Marathon Racing Committee
Marathon Team Manager
4 additional members nominated by the BCU MRC
Selectors are required to make every effort to attend all Domestic Assessment events, to ensure that a true and accurate assessment of current abilities can be made.
2000 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME
At the time of going to press, the overall funding for our programme from the Lottery, has not been finally resolved. It is clear however that the money will be supplied from different sources, which will mean tight restrictions on its use. It is the Committee's intention to provide as full a programme as possible for 2000, within the restraints. The World Championships will be in Canada, in the first weekend in September. The 2 World Cups events are in Germany and in Stockton on Tees, England.
The main events for the year are therefore: World Cups 1 Dillingan, Germany June 3/4 World Cups 2 Stockton on Tees, England June 3/4 July 15/16 World Championships Dartmouth, Canada September 2/3The World Cups Trophy is awarded for the best 2 results from the three events. Each country can enter 3 crews, ( 2 at World Championships ) in each class, with only the first finisher to count. In the Junior World Cups there are classes for Men K2, K1, C1 and Women K1 & K2
In addition to the 3 main events, we plan to finance small teams to Silkeborg, Cresturna, Canadian Trials, Pontrevedra K4 and the Tour de Gudenaa, depending on the assistance we receive from the Organisers.
MARATHON
SQUAD
The BCU Performance Department, in consultation with the Marathon Committee
and within the constraints imposed by the Lottery Panel, has nominated potential
team members to form a National Marathon Squad. They are recognized in the Performance
and Potential Plans. The list is not available for publication at the time of
going to press, but the Committee will assist all squad members to seek additional
personal sponsorship.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION INFORMATION FOR 2000
MAIN WINTER TRAINING EVENTS
| January 9 | Richmond K2 | K2/C2 | |||
| February 27 | Waterside A - Time Trial | K1/C1 |
ASSESSMENT
EVENTS
| March 5 | Chester | K2/C2 | |||
| April 2 | Milton Keynes | K1/C1 | |||
| April 9 | Tonbridge | K2/C2 | |||
| April 30 | Wey ( SMK1 at Elmbridge) | K1/C1 | |||
| May 20/21 | Silkeborg | ALL | |||
| June 3/4 | Germany - World Cups 1 | ALL | |||
| June 17/18 | Canadian Trials | K1 & K2 | |||
| June 24/25 | National Championship | K1 & K2 | |||
| July 15/16 | Stockton - World Cup | ALL | |||
| August 13 | Thames Valley | K1 or K2 |
AVAILABILITY FORMS
These should be returned, fully completed and signed, to the Marathon Team
Manager, Jim Rossiter by:
9 April (Tonbridge) for all events prior to the World Championships, 15 July
(Stockton) for the World Championships and Tour de Gudenaa.
2000 LEVY
A sum of £50 will be charged for each international event, per athlete.
PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL TRIPS
DENMARK - SILKEBORG - MAY 20/21
Thursday May 18 to Monday 22Team - 2xMKl, 1xMK2 3xWK1, lxWK2
Selection - following Wey on April 30
GERMANY - DILLINGAN - WORLD CUPS 1 - JUNE 3/4
Thursday June 1 to Monday 5Team - 3xMK1, 3xMK2, 3xWKl, 3xWK2, 2xCl, 2xJMK1, 2xJMK2, 1xJWIK1, lxJWK2
Selection - following Wey on April 30
PORTUGAL - CRESTUMA - JUNE 11
Team - Senior men and women, depending on invitation.Selection - following Silkeborg on May 21
CANADIAN TRIALS - DARTMOUTH - JUNE 18
Tuesday June 13 to Monday 19Team - 3xMK1, 1xWK1
Selection - following Silkeborg on May 21
ENGLAND STOCKTON - WORLD CUPS 2 - JULY 15/16
Thursday July 13 to Monday 17Team - 3xMK1, 3xMK2, 3xWK1, 3xWK2, 1xC1, 1xC2, 2xJMK1, 2xJMK2, 1xJWK1, 1xJWK2, 1xJC1
Selection -following National Championships on June 25
SPAIN - PONTREVEDRA K4 - AUGUST 12 (Provisional)
Team and Travel by invitationSelection - following Stockton on July 16
CANADA - DARTMOUTH - WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - SEPTEMBER 2/3
Sunday August 21 to Monday September 4Team - 2xMK1, 2xMK2, 2xWK1, 2xWK2, 1xC1, 2xJMK1, 2xJMK2, 2xJWK1, 2xJWK2
Selection - following Thames Valley on August 13
DENMARK - TOUR DE GUDENAA - SEPTEMBER 11/12
Wednesday September 8 to Monday 13A development team of 6
Selection - following Thames Valley on August 13
PRIVATE ENTRIES COMPETING ABROAD
Any competitor wishing to compete abroad outside the British team, must apply to do so via the Governing Body, the BCU ( ICF ruling). For practical purposes these applications must reach the Team Manager, (the Chairman for Sella Descent by 13 July latest ) by the final selection date for the event. The applicant will be liable for any costs incurred, e.g. entry fees (even if he/she does not subsequently compete). It is regretted that the Marathon Committee can make no private travel or accommodation arrangements.
OTHER INTERNATIONAL EVENTS ON THE CALENDAR
| HOLLAND - WATERLANDS | APRIL 15/16 | |
| HOLLAND - EINDHOVEN | MAY 14 | |
| SPAIN - SELLA | AUGUST 5 |