OTTAWA, ONTARIO (May 1, 2019) Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) introduces a new Slalom High Performance coaching structure designed to strengthen both short-term and long-term athlete development pathways. This new structure consists of an International Coach position whose role is to focus on Senior National Team projects and a Next Gen Coach position whose role is to focus on developing Next Gen athlete development pathway.

CKC is thrilled to announce that Anthony Colin will take on the International Coach position to lead the Slalom National Team in preparation for the 2019 international season and beyond. Michal Staniszewski will continue to play an important role and has recently taken on the Next Gen Coach role and will be focusing his work on developing athletes on the 2024 pathway and beyond.

“Our slalom program is in a much stronger position today” Said Graham Barton, CKC’s Chief Technical Officer. “Anthony will be working to prepare our Slalom National Team for the upcoming World Championships and the Tokyo Games while Michal will be working to develop Next Gen athletes for 2024 and beyond. We are thrilled to have two national coaches and this new structure allows us to manage a variety of high performance projects in Europe this summer”

Anthony joins CKC after spending the last three years working in Ottawa as the Head Coach for Whitewater Ontario’s slalom high performance program. Anthony will spend the next couple of weeks working in Ottawa with the National Team athletes before the Senior Team travels to Spain, England, and Slovakia to compete in World Cups 1 and 2. Michal will be leading Next Gen projects in Poland, Germany and Czech Republic throughout June and July leading up to the Junior and U23 World Championships in Krakow, Poland.

About Canoe Kayak Canada

Canoe Kayak Canada is the national governing body for competitive paddling in Canada, one of Canada’s top performing summer sports with a total of 24 Olympic medals, and a leader in the Paralympic movement. Canoe Kayak Canada is a member-based organization that includes an intricate network of clubs as well as provincial, territorial and divisional paddling associations. Elite National Team athletes proudly represent Canada at various competitions around the globe – most notably the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Pan American Games, ICF World Cups as well as Junior, Under 23 and Senior World Championships. Follow Canoe Kayak Canada on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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For more information:

James Cartwright

Senior Manager of Slalom High Performance and Coach Development

jcartwright@canoekayak.ca

(613) 260-1818 X 2305

Ottawa, Ontario (August 26, 2016) – The 2016 national Whitewater championships have closed and team Alberta has successfully defended it’s grasp on the prestigious Brian Cup cup trophy. The cup is awarded to the top performing provincial team over the course of the wildwater and canoe slalom events help throughout the Saguenay region August 16-21 on the Shipshaw and Rivière aux Sables rivers.

Alberta Slalom Canoe Kayak’s head coach, Michael Holroyd was ecstatic to re-claim the trophy and reported that the team was well prepared for the event. “We’re really happy to win the Brian Creer Cup again. All the athletes and coaches prepared themselves for their individual races well, all the while keeping in mind the team that supports them. We’re looking forward to the challenge of repeating 2017 in Ottawa!The 2017 Whitewater National Championships will take place in Ottawa, Ontario at the Pumphouse race course in LeBreton Flats from August 2-6, 2017.

Brian Creer Cup Overall Standings

Open National Championships Results – Canoe

Open National Championships Results – Kayak

Full Result Summary

About Canoe Kayak Canada

Canoe Kayak Canada is the national governing body for competitive paddling in Canada. Canoe Kayak Canada has been one of Canada’s top performing summer sports having won an impressive count of 24 Olympic medals. Canoe Kayak Canada is a member-based organization which includes an intricate network of clubs as well as provincial, territorial and divisional paddling associations. Elite National Team athletes proudly represent Canada at various competitions around the globe – most notably the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Pan American Games, ICF World Cups as well as Junior, Under 23 and Senior World Championships. Follow Canoe Kayak Canada on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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For more information:

James Cartwright
High Performance Manager, Canoe Kayak Canada
613.715.0727
jcartwright@canoekayak.ca

2016 Canoe Slalom Team Trials

The Canadian National Canoe Slalom Team Trials will be held in Pemberton, BC from May 19-22. Canoe Kayak Canada is seeking qualified candidates who are willing to attend this event in the capacity of Chief Judge and Assistant Chief Judge. Both Chief Judge and Assistant Chief Judge are unpaid volunteer positions. Interested candidates are invited to submit an expression of interest in accordance with the guidelines set out in this notice.

Chief Judge Job Description

The Chief Judge’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the competition is run fairly as per the International Canoe Federation (ICF) competition rules. The Chief Judge is the final arbiter on all judging matters and may disqualify competitors and grant reruns when appropriate. The Chief Judge will also review all inquiries and protests to ensure the ICF competition rules are followed. The Chief Judge is a member of the course approval committee and will use available technology to be aware of changes to race conditions and respond accordingly. The Chief Judge will also lead the Team Leaders Meeting, Gate Judge meeting, direct section gate judges and fulfill all other usual duties. The Chief Judge must be present at the Rutherford whitewater course from May 19-22.

Chief Judge Suggested Qualifications & Experience

The Chief Judge should hold a valid ICF Canoe Slalom ITO license and have served as a Chief Judge or Assistant Chief Judge at previous National Championships or Team Trials. Candidates who can demonstrate appropriate experience may also be considered.

Assistant Chief Judge Job Description

The Assistant Chief Judge will collaborate closely with the Chief Judge and will assist with administrative tasks related to the competition. The assistant Chief Judge will collect inquiries from Team Leaders and review judging documents for accuracy. The Assistant Chief Judge will assist the Chief Judge in the formulation of decisions concerning protests. The Assistant Chief Judge will report to the Chief Judge and must be present at the Rutherford whitewater course from May 19-22.

Assistant Chief Judge Suggested Qualifications & Experience

The Assistant Chief Judge should hold a valid ICF Canoe Slalom ITO license and have served as a Chief Judge or Assistant Chief Judge at Provincial Championships or competitions. Candidates who can demonstrate appropriate experience may also be considered.

Application Deadline

Please forward an expression of interest along with a summary of qualifications and experience to jcartwright@canoekayak.ca before March 20, 2016.

2016 Canoe Slalom National Championships

The Canadian National Canoe Slalom Championships will be held in Jonquiere, QC from August 18-21, 2016. Canoe Kayak Canada is seeking qualified candidates who are willing to attend this event in the capacity of Chief Judge and Assistant Chief Judge. Both Chief Judge and Assistant Chief Judge are unpaid volunteer positions. Interested candidates are invited to submit an expression of interest in accordance with the guidelines set out in this notice.

Chief Judge Job Description

The Chief Judge’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the competition is run fairly as per the International Canoe Federation (ICF) competition rules. The Chief Judge is the final arbiter on all judging matters and may disqualify competitors and grant reruns when appropriate. The Chief Judge will also review all inquiries and protests to ensure the ICF competition rules are followed. The Chief Judge is a member of the course approval committee and will use available technology to be aware of changes to race conditions and respond accordingly. The Chief Judge will also lead the Team Leaders Meeting, Gate Judge meeting, direct section gate judges and fulfill all other usual duties. The Chief Judge must be present at Jonquière whitewater course (Rivière aux Sables at Cépal) from August 18-21.

Chief Judge Suggested Qualifications & Experience

The Chief Judge should hold a valid ICF Canoe Slalom ITO license and have served as a Chief Judge or Assistant Chief Judge at previous National Championships or Team Trials. Candidates who can demonstrate appropriate experience may also be considered.

Assistant Chief Judge Job Description

The Assistant Chief Judge will collaborate closely with the Chief Judge and will assist with administrative tasks related to the competition. The assistant Chief Judge will collect inquiries from Team Leaders and review judging documents for accuracy. The Assistant Chief Judge will assist the Chief Judge in the formulation of decisions concerning protests. The Assistant Chief Judge will report to the Chief Judge and must be present at Jonquière whitewater course (Rivière aux Sables at Cépal) from August 18-21, 2016.

Assistant Chief Judge Suggested Qualifications & Experience

The Assistant Chief Judge should hold a valid ICF Canoe Slalom ITO license and have served as a Chief Judge or Assistant Chief Judge at Provincial Championships or competitions. Candidates who can demonstrate appropriate experience may also be considered.

Application Deadline

Please forward an expression of interest along with a summary of qualifications and experience to jcartwright@canoekayak.ca before April 3, 2016.

Sport Canada Review of Nominations

October 5, 2015

Version published: October 5^th, 12:30 pm EST

Introduction

CanoeKayak Canada (CKC) is pleased to put forth its annual carding nominations for Sport Canada consideration. We have assessed all eligible athletes’ results against the 2015-2016 AAP Selection Criteria. All nominated athletes have established their eligibility through performances that demonstrate the potential to reach or maintain performances at the International Criteria (IC) standard (top 8, top ½ of competing countries). The Canoe Slalom program is eligible for a maximum of 4 SR cards or the equivalent of $72,000 in AAP funding.

Below you will find our nominations and the rationale for those nominations.

List of Eligible Athletes Nominated

Pursuant ‎to CanoeKayak Canada’s appeal policy, all appeals must be received within 10 days of receipt of notice of CKC’s decision to nominate an athlete for Carding. All nomination appeals must be received by CanoeKayak Canada in accordance with the aforementioned appeal policy.

LONDON, GREAT BRITAIN – Ben Hayward of Edmonton, AB finished fiftieth today in the Men’s kayak heats on the third day of competition at the 2015 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in London. A top-forty result was needed to advance to the semi-finals. Both Michael Tayler (Ottawa, ON) and John Hastings (Aurora, ON) also competed in the Men’s K1 heats and incurred fifty second penalties in their second runs. Tayler finished up 100^th while Hastings was a spot behind in 101^st. The Canadian athletes battled hard in an extremely tight race that saw a few surprises as a handful of the world’s top kayakers struggled with the course.

Jessica Groeneveld (Innisfail, AB), Jazmyne Denhollander (Chilliwack, BC) and Thea Froehlich (Ottawa, ON) will race the Women’s K1 Team event tomorrow. Cameron Smedley (Dunrobin, ON) will race the Men’s C1 semi-final on Sunday and the three athletes who raced today will also compete in the Men’s K1 Team Event. Competition in London finishes on Sunday.

Summary of Results

Start Lists & Results

Live Streaming Video

CanoeKayak Canada is the national governing body for competitive paddling in Canada. The organization’s vision is to be a Canadian sport for families, communities and champions. From supporting clubs to developing a competitive National Team, CanoeKayak Canada works to grow a sport which is a rich part of Canada’s heritage.

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Media Contact

Ian Miller

Communications and Marketing Officer, CanoeKayak Canada

613.314.1352

imiller@canoekayak.ca

BEACHBURG, ONTARIO – The three Canadians paddlers who advanced to the World Championships finals earned a spot on the podium. The final day of competition started out Andy Hill winning the gold medal in the Open Canoe event. The Cobden, Ontario paddler competed in his own custom build boat that he designed and built in his garage.  Andrew finished ahead of Dane Jackson and Brad McMillan of USA.

Dane Jackson (Gold); Mathieu Dumoulin (Silver); Nick Troutman (Bronze)
Photo: Larry Norman

In the men’s kayak event, Nick Troutman of Beachburg, Ontario claimed the Bronze medal in heavily contested event featuring a five boat final featuring athletes from USA, Canada, France, Spain, and Great Britain. In the end defending World Champion, Dane Jackson, of USA claimed the World Championships title with Mathieu Dumolin of France in second position.

Zachary Zwanenburg (Bronze)
Photo: Larry Norman

In the single canoe event, Zachary Zwanenburg of Cornwall performed under the pressure and styled the Garburator wave earning a bronze medal in his first World Championships final. USA took 1^st and 2^nd place in the men’s single canoe event with Dane Jackson claiming his second World Championships title and third medal of the competition. Seth Chapelle also of USA earned the silver medal.

The Canadian Freestyle Team certainly stepped up to the challenge of competing on home soil with many athletes achieving personal best results. Freestyle competitions and boat designs have come a long way in the past decade with athletes pushing the boundaries of what was once thought impossible and completing massive aerial moves while launching their kayaks completely out of the water. Many Canadian athletes have been at the forefront of discovering these tricks on the Ottawa River.

Summary of Results

Full Results

CanoeKayak Canada is the national governing body for competitive paddling in Canada. The organization’s vision is to be a Canadian sport for families, communities and champions. From supporting clubs to developing a competitive National Team, CanoeKayak Canada works to grow a sport which is a rich part of Canada’s heritage.

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For more information:

James Cartwright

Slalom High Performance Manager, CanoeKayak Canada

613.715.0727

jcartwright@canoekayak.ca

BEACHBURG, ONTARIO – Canadian athletes are making the most of a home course advantage on the Garburator wave situated on the Lorne Rapids near Beachburg, Ontario. The Garburator wave is a wild 6-8 ft standing wave that attracts elite freestyle paddlers from around the world. 2009 World Champion, Nick Troutman of Beachburg sits comfortably in 2^nd place in the men’s kayak event after the preliminary rounds. Fellow team mates, Devyn Scott of Pakenham, Kalob Grady of Westmeath, and Joel Kowalski of Beachburg have locked-up 5^th through 7^th position. The reigning World Champion, Dane Jackson of the USA lived up to expectations and stunning rides to take first in the men’s preliminary heats. The men’s kayak quarter final will continue September 4^th at 8:00 EST.

Beachburg paddler, Katie Kowalskie put down solid rides and secured her position in the women’s semifinal in 7^th position. USA paddlers Adriene Levknecht and Emily Jackson placed 1^st and 2^nd respectively. The women’s kayak semifinals will take place September 4^th starting at 15:00 EST.

Canada’s junior paddlers stepped up to the challenge lead by Kalem and Quinton Kennedy of Pembroke in 3^rd and 4^th position respectively in the men’s kayak category. The Kennedy brothers will move on to the junior men’s kayak semifinals September 4^th starting at 12:30 EST. Emily Zwanenburg of Cornwall, Ontario also advanced to the junior kayak semifinals in 7^th place.

Andrew Hill of Cobden will advance directly to the Open Canoe Finals to take place on September 5^th starting at 8:00 EST.

Youngster Zach Zwanenburg of Cornwall turned heads with a inspiring 2^nd place result in the C1 preliminary round followed by Chris McDermott of Beachburg in 8^th and Vincent Dupont of Verdun in 9^th. The C1 semifinals will kick off September 4^th at 14:00 EST.

The 2015 Freestyle World Championships action concludes on Saturday September 5^th on the Ottawa River. Boasting some of the best whitewater in the world, Wilderness Tours has used this location to host events for forty years and hosted the ICF Freestyle World Championships once before in 2007.

Summary of Results

Full Results

Event Schedule

CanoeKayak Canada is the national governing body for competitive paddling in Canada. The organization’s vision is to be a Canadian sport for families, communities and champions. From supporting clubs to developing a competitive National Team, CanoeKayak Canada works to grow a sport which is a rich part of Canada’s heritage.

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For more information:

James Cartwright

Slalom High Performance Manager, CanoeKayak Canada

613.715.0727

jcartwright@canoekayak.ca