SELECTION POLICY FOR GREAT BRITAIN REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS
Objectives
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To win medals at World, European Championships, and World Cup events.
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To maintain a position as a top nation in international competition.
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To ensure the long-term athlete development required for international success.
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
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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.
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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.
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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 will depend entirely on paddlers being and proving that they are of sufficiently high standard.
(The system of continuous assessment as opposed to system of ? first past the post? at a nominated selection event, 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.)
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Teams will be selected from results at the Assessment races, as detailed in the Year Book, while accepting that there can be many variations of circumstances to affect performance. In marginal cases, previous competition results may be taken into consideration.
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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.
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Athletes wishing to be considered for International Events must comply with the following conditions.
6.1 They must be Comprehensive BCU members, throughout the year.
6.2 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.
6.3 They should be prepared to meet all assembly costs and pay a contribution towards food, as detailed in the Year Book.
6.4 They should be prepared to travel and be accommodated in the best interest of the team.
6.5 They must be prepared to accept the Team Coach's direction with regard to training and racing while abroad.
6.6 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.
6.7 They should be prepared to give support to the Sport UK, Sport England and the Lottery in promotional aspects, in return for the Grant Aid received.
6.8 They should wear the GB tracksuit and team clothing provided, on all suitable occasions.
6.9 They should compete in the appropriate Assessment events, and make themselves available for at least one World Cup event if they wish to be considered for the World Championship.
PERFORMANCES IN ASSESSMENT EVENTS, AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS WILL HAVE A STRONG BEARING ON ALL TEAM SELECTIONS.
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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.
A: To win medals at World, & European Championships, and World Cup events.
B: National Team points.
C: Experience enhancement and development potential consummate with the level of the Competition.
D: Available budget for an event that supports the overall Marathon programme.
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The Selection Committee shall consist of the following
The BCU Marathon Racing Committee selectors comprising
Chairman BCU Marathon Racing Committee who will Chair all selection meetings
Marathon Team Manager
Up to 4 additional members nominated by the BCU MRC.
The BCU Performance Director
The BCU Flat Water National Performance Manager
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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.
2002 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 2002, within the restraints. The World Championships for Seniors and Juniors will be in the Czech Republic. The 2 World Cup events are in Sweden and Denmark.
The main events for the year, for both Seniors and Juniors, are therefore: -
World Cup 1 Kungalv (Gothenberg), Sweden June 15/16
World Cup 2 Maribo, Denmark July 13/14
World Championships (WC3) Tyn nad Vltavou, Czech Republic August 17/18
The World Cup Trophy will be awarded for the best total results from the two 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 send small teams to Crestuma, Pontrevedra K4 and a development team to local European competitions depending on the assistance we receive from the Organisers. We will also support other events, where the Organisers provide total finance.
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 recognised in the Performance Potential & Start 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 2002
MAIN WINTER & EARLY SEASON TRAINING EVENT
January 6 Richmond Frank Luzmore K2/C2
February 3 Waterside A - Time Trial K1/C1
ASSESSMENT EVENTS
March 10 Royal (Elmbridge for Juniors) K1/C1
April 7 Tonbridge K2/C2
April 21 Chester K1/C1
May 26 Nottingham K2/C2
June 15/16 Sweden - World Cup 1 ALL
July 13/14 Denmark ? World Cup 2 ALL
July 27/28 National Championships K1/C1 & K2/C2
AVAILABILITY FORMS
These should be returned, fully completed and signed, to the Marathon Team Manager,
Jim Rossiter by: -
April 7 ( Tonbridge ) for all events prior to the World Championships,
July 27 ( Nationals ) for the World Championships and late season development events.
2002 LEVY
A sum of ?50 will be charged for each international event, per athlete.
PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
(The make up of the teams as indicated below are the Maximums. The final team size will bepend on the finances available.)
MAJOR EVENTS
SWEDEN - KUNGALV (GOTHENBURG)-WORLD CUP 1 ? JUNE 15/16
Thursday June 13 to Monday 17
Team - 2 x MK1, 2 x MK2, 2 x WK1, 1 x WK2,
1 x JMK1, 1 x JMK2, 1 x JWK1, 1 x JWK2
Selection - following Nottingham on May 26
DENMARK - MARIBO ? JULY 13/14
Thursday July 11 to Monday 15
Team - 2 x MK1, 2 x MK2, 2 x WK1, 1 x WK2,
1 x JMK1, 1 x JMK2, 1 x JWK1, 1 x JWK2
Selection - following World Cup 1 ? June 16
CZECH REPUBLIC - TYN - WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ? AUGUST 17/18
Wednesday August 14 to Monday August 19.
Team - 2 x MK1, 2 x MK2, 2 x WK1, 2 x WK2
2 x JMK1, 2 x JMK2, 2 x JWK1, 2 x JWK2, 1 x JMC1
Selection - following National Championships on July 28
SUPPORTING EVENTS
PORTUGAL - CRESTUMA - JUNE 23
Team - Senior men and women, depending on invitation.
Selection ? following Chester April 21
SPAIN - PONTREVEDRA K4 Series- AUGUST 10 (Provisional)
Team and travel by invitation
Selection - following Nottingham May 26
EUROPEAN INTERNATIONALS
It is planned to take a Development Team of about 12 paddlers to Internationals in Europe, in August and September. Further details will be published as soon as they are available.
A development team of about 12
Selection - following National Championships on July 28
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
The MRC receives, from time to time, invitations to additional international events. Teams will be selected for these events, provided the event organisers meet all funding. Selection for these events will be made after an Assessment event.
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, (Alan Laws for Sella Descent by 8 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
NETHERLANDS ? WATERLANDS APRIL 20/21
NETHERLANDS ? EINDHOVEN MAY 12
SPAIN ? SELLA AUGUST 3
DENMARK ? TOUR DE GUDENAA SEPTEMBER 7/8
FRANCE ? LOIRE SEPTEMBER 28/29
NETHERLANDS - De RIJP ? DUTCH K4 OCTOBER 13
FRANCE ? ARDECHE NOVEMBER 4/5