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SELECTION POLICY FOR GREAT BRITAIN REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS

Objectives:

1          To win medals at World, European Championships, and World Cup events.

2 To maintain a position as a top nation in international competition

3 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

1           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.

2           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.

3           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.)

4           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.

5           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.

6          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.

PERFORMANCES IN ASSESSMENT EVENTS, AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS WILL HAVE A STRONG BEARING ON ALL TEAM SELECTIONS.

7          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.

8          The Selection Committee shall consist of the following

The BCU Marathon Racing Committee selectors comprising

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.

2004 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME

At the time of going to press, the overall funding for our programme from the Lottery and BCU exchequer fund 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 2004, within the restraints. The World Championships for Seniors and Juniors will be in Norway. The 2 World Cup events are in France and Portugal.

The main events for the year, for both Seniors and Juniors, are therefore: -

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 Cup there are classes for Men K2, K1, C1 and Women K1& K2.

In addition to the 3 main events, we plan to send small team to the Pontrevedra K4 Series and development teams to a training camp in Spain, and the Loire marathon in France, depending on the assistance we receive from the Organisers. We will also support other events, where the Organisers provide total finance.

MARATHON COMMITTEE SUPPORT

The Marathon Committee will assist all potential team members in seeking personal sponsorship.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION INFORMATION FOR 2003

MAIN WINTER & EARLY SEASON TRAINING EVENT

January 4  Richmond Frank Luzmore  K2/C2

February 15 Waterside A - Time Trial  K1/C1

March 7  Thameside 2   K2/C2

ASSESSMENT EVENTS

March 14   Royal   K1/C1

March 28  Nottingham   K2/C2

April 18  Elmbridge ( Juniors only )   K1/C1

April 25  Tonbridge ( Seniors only)  K1/C1

May 2  Chester    K2/C2

May 29/30 France - World Cup 1  ALL

June 19/20 Portugal World Cup 2  ALL

July 10/11  National Championships  K1/C1 & K2/C2

AVAILABILITY FORMS

There are separate forms for Seniors and Juniors.

The Senior Forms should be returned, fully completed and signed, to the Marathon Team Manager, Jim Rossiter by: -

March 7 ( Royal ) for all events prior to the World Championships,

July 10 ( Nationals ) for the World Championships and late season development events.

The Junior Forms should be returned to the World Class Programmes Office by March 1

2004 LEVY

A sum of £50 will be charged for each World Cup and the World Championships. The Levy for other international event, will be detailed in the event information.

PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

(The final team size will depend on the finances available.)

MAJOR EVENTS

FRANCE - TREMOLAT WORLD CUP 1 MAY 29/30

PORTUGAL - CRESTUMA - WORLD CUP 2 JUNE 19/20

NORWAY- BERGEN - WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS JULY 31/AUGUST 1

SUPPORTING EVENTS

SPAIN - PONTREVEDRA K4 Series- AUGUST 10 (Provisional)

Team and travel by invitation

Selection - following National Championships on July 11

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CAMP TRESONA SPAIN AUG. 5 TO 17

This is a joint venture with the Racing Committee for a squad of about 12 paddlers plus staff. Further details will be published as soon as they are available.

Selection - following HPP Regatta on June 7

LOIRE MARATHON SEPTEMBER 25/26

A development team of about 12 paddlers plus staff. Further details will be published as soon as they are available.

Selection - following National Championships on July 11

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 1 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

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