The following are the performance standards for 2013 selection. These are valid for the selection event only, as conditions may vary on any given day.
| Class | Classic A1 | Classic A2 | Sprint A1 | Sprint A2 |
| MK1 | 20:20 | 20:52 | 00:50.4 | 00:53.0 |
| WK1 | 22:19 | 22:48 | 00:56.3 | 00:58.5 |
| MC1 | 23:02 | 24:06 | 00:55.8 | 00:58.2 |
| MC2 | 22:56 | 23:22 | 00:55.3 | 00:56.8 |
Target Event: World Cup Events 2013
Competition dates 15th -30th June 2013 (trip dates to be confirmed) 3 weekends in total
Target Venue: Bosnia and Italy
Event and Venue Assessment:
Performance Level required for the Target Event has been designated: Moderate
(Athletes should demonstrate a commitment to perform well. Achievement of good results is expected, although latitude is given to wider objectives such as, but not limited to, gaining international experience.– as a guide, to finish in the top two thirds)
The Risk Level of the Target Venue has been designated: High
(The venue may cause capsize. In cases of capsize, risk of loss or damage to equipment is likely and risk of personal injury is possible.)
Eligibilty Assessors: National Coaches
Selection Event: Bala, 27/28 April 2013
Selection Model: Combined Points model for Classic& Sprint, Expected Top two thirds at the Championships
Maximum Team: Selected Athletes .
Estimated Athlete Contribution: Self funded & self managed.
Further Information:
The aims of this trip are to compete with excellence at the world cups. The Selection criteria has therefore been set to reflect this aim.
Target Event: European Championships 2013
Competition dates 6th -12th May 2013 (trip dates to be confirmed)
Target Venue: Bovec Slovenia
Event and Venue Assessment:
Performance Level required for the Target Event has been designated: High
(Athletes should demonstrate a commitment to perform well. Achievement of good results is expected, although latitude is given to wider objectives such as, but not limited to, gaining international experience.– as a guide, to finish in the top half)
The Risk Level of the Target Venue has been designated: High
(The venue may cause capsize. In cases of capsize, risk of loss or damage to equipment is likely and risk of personal injury is possible.)
Eligibilty Assessors: National Coaches
Selection Event: Bala, 27/28 April 2013
Selection Model: Combined Points model for Classic& Sprint, Expected Top half at Championships
Maximum Team: 8 total athlete’s maximum.
Estimated Athlete Contribution: Maximum amount allocated from the WWR Exec is £250 per selected athlete to go towards mini bus travel only.
Further Information:
The aims of this trip are to compete with excellence at the world championships. The Selection criteria has therefore been set to reflect this aim.
Target Event: World Sprint Championships 2013
Competition dates 14th -16th June 2013 (trip dates to be confirmed)
Target Venue: Solkan Slovenia
Event and Venue Assessment:
Performance Level required for the Target Event has been designated: High
(Athletes should demonstrate a commitment to perform well. Achievement of good results is expected, although latitude is given to wider objectives such as, but not limited to, gaining international experience.– as a guide, to finish in the top half)
The Risk Level of the Target Venue has been designated: Low
(The venue may cause capsize. In cases of capsize, risk of loss or damage to equipment is likely and risk of personal injury is possible.)
Eligibilty Assessors: National Coaches
Selection Event: Bala, 27/28 April 2013
Selection Model: Points model for Sprint, Expected Top half at Championships
Maximum Team: 8 total athlete’s maximum.
Estimated Athlete Contribution: Maximum £500
Further Information:
The aims of this trip are to compete with excellence at the world championships. The Selection criteria has therefore been set to reflect this aim.
The performance predictions are based upon an analysis of international results from 2004 to the present day (both junior and senior). By looking at the relationships between the classes and the performance within the classes we can predict the expected results with a reasonable level of accuracy. The results predictions do expect an improvement of performance from selection to the championship event.
The performance standards for 2012 are set as A1 (expected result in top 50%), and are valid for the selection event only.
| Sprint | Classic | |
| MK1 | ||
| A1 (30th) | 3:09 | 15:12 |
| WK1 | ||
| A1 (15th) | 3:33 | 16:41 |
| C2 | ||
| A1 (15th) | 3:27 | 17:21 |
| C1 | ||
| A1 (15th) | 3:29 | 17:25 |
| WC1 | ||
| A1 | 4:04 | 20:04 |
Congratulations to the following paddlers who have been selected to represent Great Britain at the La Plagne world championships in classic and sprint.
| MK1 |
| Grant Anderson |
| Ben Oakley |
| Harry Postill |
| Martyn Steele |
| WK1 |
| Hannah Brown |
| Sandra Hyslop |
| MC2 |
| Keron/Christie |
| WC1 |
| Radka Felingerova |
Congratulations to the following paddlers who have been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Cups in classic and sprint.
| MK1 |
| Grant Anderson |
| Alec Baker |
| Scott Finch |
| Ben Oakley |
| Harry Postill |
| Martyn Steele |
| WK1 |
| Hannah Brown |
| Sandra Hyslop |
| MC2 |
| Keron/Christie |
| WC1 |
| Radka Felingerova |
Target Event: World Championships 2012
Competition dates 26 June-1 July 2012 (trip dates to be confirmed)
Target Venue: La Plagne, France
(Athletes should demonstrate a commitment to perform well. Achievement of good results is expected, although latitude is given to wider objectives such as, but not limited to, gaining international experience.– as a guide, to finish in the top half)
The Risk Level of the Target Venue has been designated: High
(The venue may cause capsize. In cases of capsize, risk of loss or damage to equipment is likely and risk of personal injury is possible.)
Selection Model: Combined points model for Sprint and Classic
Maximum Team: To be confirmed
Estimated Athlete Contribution: To be confirmed
Further Information:
The aims of this trip are to compete with excellence at the world championships. The Selection criteria has therefore been set to reflect this aim.
Competition dates May 25/27 & June 1/3 2012
Target Venue:
Event and Venue Assessment:
(Athletes should demonstrate a commitment to perform well. Achievement of good results is expected, although latitude is given to wider objectives such as, but not limited to, gaining international experience.– as a guide, to finish in the Top Two Thirds)
(The venue may cause capsize. In cases of capsize, risk of loss or damage to equipment is likely and risk of personal injury is possible.)
Selection Model: Combined points model for Sprint and Classic
Further Information:
The World Cups will be an unsupported trip. However selected athletes may compete if they are able to make their own arrangements for travel and competition.
Because World Cup is a Class A international and entries must be made by the federation, the normal standards for selection to a Great Britain World Cup Team still apply.
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