tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50774706628002881702024-03-05T03:57:28.922-08:00Alberta Slalom Canoe KayakWelcome to the exciting world of Alberta Slalom Canoe/Kayak. Follow our young and dynamic team of athletes as they represent Alberta across the country and around the world! Or find information on upcoming programs and events. Time to get WET AND WILD! Photo: Edmond DugganMichael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.comBlogger193125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-11977727145484883352013-06-10T14:46:00.002-07:002013-06-10T14:46:45.970-07:00Final Blog PostWe are discontinuing use of this blog in order to streamline our online presence. Feel free to browse these old posts, but for recent information on Alberta Slalom Canoe Kayak activities go to:<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.albertawhitewater.ca/slalom/alberta-slalom-canoe-kayak">http://www.albertawhitewater.ca/slalom/alberta-slalom-canoe-kayak</a><br />
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After a great year as Alberta's top cadet, with multiple Nationals and Alberta Summer Games medals, Darius followed in team mate Jessica Groeneveld footsteps by winning Innisfail athlete of the year. Since the 1990's Innisfail has been a powerhouse in Alberta Slalom's team. Cottonwood Kayak Club has produced National Team athletes like Becky Ritson-Bennet, Brendan & Connor Curson, Thomas & Daniel Purcell, Jessica Groeneveld and Levi Severtson, to name a few.<br />
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Congratulations Darius and Cottonwood!Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-87301541679394769812012-11-21T13:05:00.000-08:002012-11-22T08:57:58.433-08:002013 Winter Camps Survey<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please fill out the following </span></span><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dGFvVWI1cWxPSS0tWTItTmZuY2F0Y3c6MQ" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Survey</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b>in order to help us plan the trips: </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">The goals of this <span class="il">camp</span> are fitness and exploration. Based out of the Alpine Club of Canada's Clubhouse we mainly cross country ski in Canmore and Banff, but we have also done things like: go caving, hit up the hot springs, go snowshoeing, hike up mountains or go downhill skiing/snowboarding. The Bell Cabin is perfect for our group as we share meals, play games and learn about each other and the sport. Parents, coaches and families are welcome and free (re. coaching). We usually do a potluck on the Saturday night. The cost will be about $250 for full <span class="il">camp</span>accommodation and food. HP and WTP athletes are free for coaching/looking after, others are $75.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">San Marcos has an amazing little whitewater park, similar to Harvie Passage. An ex-Olympian has a house on the river to use as a base of operations for a skills based <span class="il">training</span> <span class="il">camp</span>. Last year we did slalom, freestyle, learned to boof a 4ft drop, went over graduation falls (12ft, even AJ's dad did it), chased turtles and did Rocky workouts on the lawn. The site is great of all ages, giving enough technical opportunity for older paddlers, yet easy enough for the novice. If you haven't seen the video, check it out <a href="https://vimeo.com/38119083" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/38119083</a> Logistics: Last year everyone flew one way and drove one way. It depends on the number of participants. (10 in 2012). Requires some adult drivers Cost: Depends on mode of transport, but last year it was $850 (Coaching, food, van one way, accom) +$ 300 (one way flight)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">This is Alberta's Classic Spring <span class="il">Training</span> <span class="il">camp</span>. I went on my first one in 1995 and it has happened nearly every year since. By late March the Fraser Valley is warming and greening and the river is excellent. The National Team was based there from at least 1985 to 2006, including World Champion David Ford. A Chilliwack <span class="il">camp</span> isn't complete without a hike up Elk Mt and visits to the hot tubs. Cost: about $700 (Coaching, Transport, Accom, Food)</span></div>
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Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-61255398375549172752012-11-02T09:49:00.001-07:002012-11-02T09:49:10.900-07:00Calgary Police Service - AquaticsWe invited the Police boat to do a run up and down the course to see how it interacts with the gates. As you can see, it was no problem. The lines were plenty high enough and the poles just bounce off the bow. Thanks Sergeant Perkins!<br />
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What an awesome day of racing! Thank you to Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development for allowing us to put up the gates. Thanks to our Event sponsor Undercurrents and Team Sponsor TECK for their support this season. Thank you to Calgary Police Services for being around for community liaison and education. Thank you to the Parents and Volunteers who create the atmosphere and support to enable us all to race on the river.<br />
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With over 35 competitors in Slalom Canoe and Kayaks & Open Canoes it was a great mix of people. The shores were filled with scores of spectators and weather was a perfect fall day. With only a couple of swims, the competitors showed their skills on the technical course. Congratulations to all the paddlers for an exciting race and for being race pioneers on the new Harvie Passage!<br />
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Here's to many more races at the new venue!<br />
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The river is very low, so the right channel is appropriate for Novice paddlers. It will also be sufficient to challenge even the best in Alberta. We expect several National Team members and possibly even a past Olympian or two.<br />
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The best parking is in the lot at the end of 17a St NW. We have permission for one vehicle to park on site so we can bring in the Gates and Bipods. You will have to carry boats, food, etc in from the parking lot.<br />
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Washrooms are located in Pearce Estate Park, by the parking lot.<br />
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7-9am Course Construction (many hands make light work!)<br />
9:30 Clinic/Race Registration<br />
10-12 Clinics or Open Practice<br />
12pm Race Registration/ Lunch (if you didn't at 9:30)<br />
12:30 Racers meeting - Bib distribution <br />
1-3pm Race - Two runs back-to-back<br />
3:30 Awards<br />
4-6 Open Practice<br />
6-7 Course Take Down<br />
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<br />Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-35553368017709623782012-09-12T12:49:00.000-07:002012-09-21T12:49:42.041-07:00Thompson River @ Thanksgiving!<b>Warm Water in Western Canada? It's true!</b> The <span class="il">Thompson</span> River is one of Canada's paddling Jewels with big volume, fun waves and salmon spawning. Located along HWY 1 near Lytton. <a href="https://maps.google.ca/maps?saddr=calgary&daddr=lytton&hl=en&ll=50.26279,-121.454544&spn=0.113029,0.287018&sll=50.295481,-121.436005&sspn=0.225903,0.574036&geocode=FfniCgMdS6Az-SnVP4SfA3BxUzE6tlK2sTttJg%3BFWhf_gIdJePA-CnLeqn43gSBVDEo1KrrijRdPA&t=h&gl=ca&mra=ls&z=12" target="_blank">MAP</a> ASCK will be facilitating this Classic whitewater trip to the <span class="il">Thompson</span> River over the Thanksgiving Long Weekend. <br />
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<li>The trip is equally enjoyable in any type of whitewater kayak (Playboat, Slalom, Creekboat). </li>
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<li>Noon, Friday October 5th - Depart Calgary</li>
<li>Saturday, Sunday, Monday (AM) - Paddling on various sections of the <span class="il">Thompson</span> (Features include The Frog, Lunch Spot Wave, Wall Wave)</li>
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<b>Coaches:</b><br />Brace Lee + TBD<br /><br /><b>Cost:</b> ~$425<br /><ul>
<li>$180 instruction/coaching</li>
<li>~$125 AWA Van cost (based 7 on participants) </li>
<li>~75 Food (Eating and cooking together)</li>
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<br />Here's a couple random looks at the river, from You Tube.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOI4aG_30Mc" target="_blank">Video 1</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQfyrUPPat8&NR=1&feature=endscreen" target="_blank">Video 2</a><br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrj9rdSIjAc" target="_blank">Video 3</a><br clear="all" /><br />If you are interested is this amazing trip, please contact me to reserve a spot.<br /><br />MikeMichael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-24594220032128234372012-09-10T14:47:00.000-07:002012-09-20T15:15:06.702-07:00Provincial Team StandingsCheck out the following spreadsheet to see where you stand with regards to your Provincial Team standings. If you have questions or would like to see the original document please contact Mike (the original doc won't upload)<br />
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Find your name on the left and then scroll across to find the Team you are on. Sometimes you will have multiple entries. The Criteria is on the last tab.Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-88931602222887957552012-09-06T13:57:00.002-07:002012-09-11T09:15:28.704-07:0040th Anniversary Provincial Championships FestivalWe had a great turnout for the 40th Anniversary Championships! Over 55 paddlers competed over the weekend of events with over 85 athletes, parents and volunteers. A huge thank you to Chuck Lee, Mark Taylor and Lynn Jobe for thier hard work putting the weekend together. Also thank you to the parents and volunteers for their help with the events.<br />
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The amazing Prizes were donated by: High Level Kayaks (Lethbridge), Totem Outfitters (Edmonton), Undercurrent (Calgary), Aquabatics (Calgary), NRS, DUEM Stuff, Muck Boots, AWA & ASCK. <br />
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Paddlers from Edmonton, Calgary, Innisfail, Canmore, Pincher Creek & Blairmore competed in all the events and it was great to see so many kids paddling C-boats. Remember kids there's more spots at the Olympics in C1 and C2 than kayak. Keep on training both!<br />
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Novice Slalom Results<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bw_BLM7FVcUoczNmNVluYzNEcEU">https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bw_BLM7FVcUoYk5FTTB1RjVQRms/edit</a>Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-4106165881317715212012-09-05T13:57:00.001-07:002012-09-05T13:57:17.228-07:00September Long Weekend MediaHere's two news articles with us in them, this weekend. <br /><br />Globe and Mail. Balanced article about Harvie Passage. <br /><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/calgarys-harvie-passage-no-longer-a-killing-machine/article4515517/" target="_blank">http://www.theglobeandmail.<wbr></wbr>com/news/national/calgarys-<wbr></wbr>harvie-passage-no-longer-a-<wbr></wbr>killing-machine/<wbr></wbr>article4515517/</a><br />
<br />CBC The National about the rise of kayaking v canoe. Good footage from the Provincials Novice race. Spot the paddlers...<br /><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/TV+Shows/The+National/ID/2275356071/" target="_blank">http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/<wbr></wbr>TV+Shows/The+National/ID/<wbr></wbr>2275356071/</a>Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-6858019417558619632012-08-24T08:01:00.001-07:002012-08-24T08:07:13.810-07:0040th Annual Alberta Whitewater Canoe/Kayak Provincial Championships August 31 - September 3, 2012 Canoe Meadows, Kananaskis<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
This event is aimed at bringing together a broad
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The goal is for everyone to take part in the
clinics and as many events as possible. For
some, taking part is the goal. For others,
winning a prize is the goal. Whatever your
motivation, you’ll have fun paddling with the
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All are welcome from beginner to expert. </span><br />
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Wednesday, August 29, Midnight</span></td>
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<td colspan="2"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Online registration ends
and:</span></td>
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<td width="90%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">the weekend package is no longer
available</span></td>
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<td width="90%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">it is unlikely that
tickets will be available for the
catered meal</span></td>
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<td width="90%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
on water clinic space may be
limited</span></td>
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<td width="90%"></td>
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Friday, August 31, Noon</span></td>
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Event begins, individual events &
camping may be registered for on-site,
on water clinic space may be registered
for - space permitting & catered meal
tickets may be available.</span></td>
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<b>Schedule </b>
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Friday</span></td>
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Afternoon</span></td>
<td width="75%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Campsite opens, on water clinics</span></td>
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Saturday</span></td>
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Morning</span></td>
<td width="75%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Registration - events & clinics, on water clinics
begin</span></td>
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Afternoon</span></td>
<td width="75%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
On water clinics, judging clinic,
'sladeo', boater cross</span></td>
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Evening</span></td>
<td width="75%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Pot luck dinner, games & activities
including a 'Settlers of Catan' board
game tourney</span></td>
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Sunday</span></td>
<td valign="top" width="11%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Morning</span></td>
<td width="75%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Advanced freestyle competition, novice
slalom downriver race</span></td>
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Afternoon</span></td>
<td width="75%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Novice slalom race, downriver race,
beginner slalom race</span></td>
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<td valign="top" width="11%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Evening</span></td>
<td width="75%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Catered dinner, awards, games &
activities (S or C tourney continues)</span></td>
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Sunday</span></td>
<td valign="top" width="11%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Morning</span></td>
<td width="75%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Advanced slalom race</span></td>
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<td width="12%"></td>
<td valign="top" width="11%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Afternoon</span></td>
<td width="75%"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Novice freestyle competition, advanced
sprint downriver race, awards</span></td>
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<a href="http://www.albertawhitewater.ca/Prov_Champ_2012_schedule.pdf">Detailed schedule of events
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<b><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial;">
Camping</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Canoe Meadows Group campsite, opens at noon on
Friday, Aug 1 ends on Monday, Sep 3. Amenities:
pit toilets, non-potable water, cook shelter.
Until August 27 fees are $35/unit/night for families,
$25/tent/night - individuals, camping fees also
included in the event package. After August 27
the fees go up by $5/night. Everyone is
welcome to camp with us - you don't need to be a
paddler and space is plentiful!</span></div>
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<b>
<span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial;">Fees &
Registration<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">
<a href="http://www.albertawhitewater.ca/Prov_Champ_2012_fee_schedule.pdf">Click
here for detailed fee information</a>. Early bird pricing
is in effect till midnight on August 27.
<b>There are substantial
discounts in effect for those who register
early!!!</b> You will
be able to register on site for the competitions
(please register online if at all possible) and
camping.
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<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><b><a href="https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=3351&lan=1&list=0&cartlevel=1">
Click
here to Register Online</a> - available till
Wednesday, Aug 29</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Online registration allows for more efficient
and effective event planning resulting in a more
enjoyable event for you. That means the right
number of instructors available, the right
amount of food, and volunteers will enjoy having
participant lists for the events they are
coordinating.</span><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial;"><b></b></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br />
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Meals<br />
</span></b>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
Saturday night will be a pot luck supper, please
bring enough food to feed your group/family. We
will supply hot drinks (coffee, hot chocolate).
Sunday night will be a catered meal - more
details available soon.Please bring your own
cups, plates & cutlery. These are the only group
meals organized this year. Picinic tables will
be set up as in previous years to encourage
people to informally come together for all
meals, to visit, play games, etc.</span><b><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial;"></span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">
This event is hosted by the Alberta Whitewater
Association with support from<br />
<a href="http://www.asck.ca/">Alberta Slalom
Canoe Kayak</a> &
<a href="http://www.afka.ca/">Alberta Freestyle Kayak
Association</a>.</span></div>
Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-26013414180172239732012-08-22T11:28:00.002-07:002012-08-22T11:28:09.425-07:00REVIEW: LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES A MAJOR SUCCESS FOR CANOEING France tops the medals table in Canoe Slalom and Hungary & Germany remain dominant in Sprint<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5077470662800288170" name="1393ab34203ed42d_OLE_LINK1"><b><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Media Release</span></b></a></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"></span></i></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"></span></i></span><h3 style="color: #2a5a78; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.25pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">London, England</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">17 August 2012 –</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The President of the International Canoe Federation (ICF) José Perurena</span><span lang="EN-US"><span> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">López has declared Canoeing</span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">at the London 2012 Olympic Games “a resounding success.”</span><span lang="EN-US"></span></h3>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Canoeing
saw its best reception at an Olympic Games after tens of thousands of
spectators attended competition events at both Lee Valley White Water
Center (Canoe Slalom venue) and Eton Dorney (Canoe Sprint venue).</span></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The
whitewater action at the Lee Valley White Water Centre was spectacular
as it was dramatic, providing arguably one of the most thrilling viewing
experiences of any venue of the London 2012 Olympic Games.</span></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">France
topped the Canoe Slalom medals table winning two of the four gold
medals on offer, wresting the crown from Slovakia, who had won three out
of four gold medals at Beijing 2008.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In
Canoe Sprint, Hungary and Germany shared the top position with three
gold medals each, reaffirming their dominance in this discipline.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">HIGHLIGHTS</span></u></b></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">CANOE SLALOM COMPETITION</span></b></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(29<sup>th</sup><span> </span>July – 2<sup>nd</sup><span> </span>August 2012)</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Estanguet (FRA) makes Olympic history</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Tony
Estanguet (FRA) made history when he won a third Men’s C1 gold medal at
an Olympic Games. The 34 year old who announced his retirement shortly
after the competition also won gold at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000
and the Athens Olympic Games in 2004.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In
what could be deemed to have been the “turning point” for Team GB at
London 2012, and certainly a turning point for Canoe Slalom in Great
Britain, Men’s C2 duo Tim Baillie/Etienne Stott (GBR) performed to
perfection their run in the final, claiming a historic gold medal for
Great Britain.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">David
Florence/Richard Hounslow (GBR) who had been tipped to medal took
silver. Great Britain’s gold medal in the Men’s C2 was the first time
that a host country had won the discipline.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">After
5 consecutive World Championship gold medals and in search of a fourth
consecutive Olympic gold medal, the Hochschorner twins, Peter and Pavol
Hochschorner’s (SVK) ambition were dashed when they touched a gate in
their final run. The resulting 2 second penalty placed them in 2<sup>nd</sup><span> </span>place and a clean and fast run from Florence/Hounslow relegated them to 3<sup>rd</sup><span> </span>place and a bronze medal.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">European
champion Daniele Molmenti (ITA) continued his fine form this year
earning Italy's first gold medal in Canoe Slalom for 20 years, side
passing the two-time World Champion Peter Kauzer (SLO), who has won
every major title in Men's Kayak (Slalom) except an Olympic medal.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">France’s Emilie Fer stuns the Women’s Kayak field</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Spain’s
Maialen Chourraut, winner of two of three World Cups this season won
the bronze medal making her the first Spaniard to win a medal in Canoe
Slalom. First-time Olympian Jessica Fox (AUS) added an Olympic silver
medal to her vast collection of medals after only two weeks earlier
winning 3 gold medals, including a gold medal after she retained her
Women’s K1 junior World Championship title.</span></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">France’s
Emily Fer was flying under the radar going into the Games and nobody
saw her coming. Her best result this year had been a silver medal at the
La Seu d’Urgell World Cup in June and best ever result a silver medal
at the 2009 World Championship. In winning France’s second gold medal of
the competition she also made history by becoming the first Frenchwoman
to win the Women’s K1 final at the Olympic Games.</span></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">CANOE SPRINT COMPETITION</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(6<sup>th</sup><span> </span>– 11<sup>th</sup><span> </span>August 2012)</span></b></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">200m event the biggest winner</span></b></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 14pt; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The
future of the sport was cemented with the success of the newly
introduced explosive 200m distance, an instant winner with the
spectators at Eton Dorney. Never was there a bigger cheer than when
Great Britain’s Ed McKeever, now commonly referred to as “Bolt on water”
took to the blocks in the Men’s K1 200m final.</span></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Evident
also for the world to see is the progress that the International Canoe
Federation (ICF) is making to develop the sport around the world, as
several countries made their first appearance on the medal table.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 14pt; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Canoe
Sprint has long been the playground of Hungary and Germany but even as
the two traditional powers shared the top of the medal tables with 3
gold medals each, none of the 200m gold medals were won by either
country.</span></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 14pt; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">"Before
we had 1,000 metres and 500 metres, and normally the same athletes
competed (for the medals) in both," ICF President Jose Perurena López
said. "But now we have totally different athletes. There are more medals
for more countries, more possibilities to concentrate the athletes on
one distance and to specialize.</span></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 14pt; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">"It
was marvelous for the crowd. I will push for more events in the 200.
The 1,000 for men and 500 for women are our traditional distance but the
200 is more important for the television and more exciting for the
spectators."</span></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 14pt; text-align: justify;">
<strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Carrington (NZL) trumps Douchev-Janics (HUN) in Women’s K1 200m final and<span> </span></span></strong><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Hungary and Germany dominate 500m and 1000m events</span></b></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 14pt; text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">New
Zealand’s golden girl Lisa Carrington and the 2011 World Champion
outperformed Hungarian great Natasa Douchev-Janics, a three-time Olympic
gold medallist, to win the Women’s K1 200m. It was the first Canoeing
medal won by a woman from New Zealand.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In
the Men’s K1 1000m Eirik Veras Larsen (NOR) regained the title eight
years after winning Olympic gold at Athens 2004. Adam Van Koeverden
(CAN), the 2011 World Champion, took silver holding off Max Hoff (GER)
as the German, who made a late effort took the bronze.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The
incredible Sebastian Brendal (GER) won the Men’s C1 1000m event ahead
of Beijing 2008 silver medallist and Athens 2004 Olympic champion David
Cal Figueroa (ESP). Cal came from the back in the last 200m to take the
silver medal ahead of Mark Oldershaw (CAN) who won bronze.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Men’s
K2 1000m duo Rudolf Dombi/Roland Kokeny (HUN) won the first Canoe
Sprint medal of the Games for Hungary, while Fernando Pimenta/Emanuel
Silva (POR) won silver. The silver medal was Portugal's first medal at
London 2012, and first ever in Canoeing. Germany’s Beijing 2008 gold
medalists Martin Hollstein/Andreas Ihle won the bronze medal.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Hungary
regained the Women’s K4 500m gold medal that had eluded them since the
Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games. The quartet took the lead at the start of
the race and kept it till the end despite the late comeback from the
German squad who took silver. Belarus won the bronze medal and the
Polish quartet who made history in the semifinals by posting the world
best time finished in 4th place.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Peter
Kretschmer/Kurt Kuschela (GER) claimed the Men’s C2 1000m gold and
regained the title for Germany who last won this event at Athens 2004.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perfect race secures first Canoeing gold medal for Australia in London</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Twenty
years after winning the Men’s K4 1000m bronze medal at the Barcelona
1992 Olympic Games Australia took gold. The 2011 World
Championship silver medallists produced a perfect race taking a slight
advantage from the start and capitalizing on their gains as the race
progressed.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In
the Women’s K1 500m Danuta Kozak (HUN) won Hungary's second gold medal
of the competition. Beijing 2008 Olympic champion Inna Osypenko-Radomska
(UKR) won silver and Bridgitte Hartley (RSA), delivered another superb
performance in the final to win the bronze medal. It was the first medal
in the Women's Canoe Sprint competition for South Africa.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">OFF THE WATER…</span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ICF President addresses gender inequality in Canoeing</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Spurred
on by canoeist Samantha Rippington (GBR) who was prepared to launch a
High Court challenge in the UK, claiming a lack of equality in the
program, the ICF President Jose Perurena López addressed these concerns
in a one-on-on session with the media.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">"It's
clear that for future Olympic Games we want to have equality amongst
the men and women events. It will work," he said. "I don't know (about)
2020, but sure in 2024 there will be equality. It's not possible that we
continue without including ladies in all the events in the Olympic
Games."</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Not
to be overlooked are the advances the ICF has made towards gender
equality in Canoeing. Most recently the International Olympic Committee
(IOC) accepted the ICF’s proposal to include Women’s Canoe in both the
Canoe Sprint and Canoe Slalom competitions at the Youth Olympic Games.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">As
a result, Women’s Canoe will be included in the Sport Programme at the
2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing China. A big victory for the
ICF’s Women’s Canoe programme and a major step towards equal gender
representation at the Summer Olympic Games.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The
ICF President however noted that it would take time for the Women’s C1
event in Canoe Sprint to grow to the extent that it would justify its
inclusion in the Sport Programme of the Olympic Games.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">"The
problem for us is also the quota (of events in Canoeing)," Perurena
López said. "We have a very small quota. We need more quota places if we
want to include more women. Without that, it's difficult."</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Canoe Team and volunteers central to Canoeing success at London 2012</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">At
the center of Canoeing’s success at London 2012 has been the Canoe
Team, brought on by the LOCOG. Spearheaded by LOCOG’s Canoe Manager John
MacLeod, the team worked diligently with the ICF during the planning
stages to ensure that the presentation of Canoeing at the Games was the
best.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Judging
by the spectator turnout and feedback from officials, their goal and
the ICF’s to showcase the sport at the highest level has been met with
flying colours. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In
conclusion, London 2012 has been good for Canoeing and while a thorough
assessment will have to be made following the official debrief of the
sport, there is no doubt that Canoeing came out on top at London 2012
and the bar has been set high for Rio 2016.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">For information on Canoeing at the Olympic Games visit:<span> </span><a href="http://www.canoeicf.com/icf/London2012.html" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.canoeicf.<wbr></wbr>com/icf/London2012.html</a><span> </span>.</span></div>
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International Canoe Federation (ICF) is the world governing body
responsible for administering the sport of Canoeing, which includes both
canoeing and kayaking. The ICF governs eight disciplines, two of which
are Olympic sports (Canoe Sprint and Canoe Slalom). The competition
categories of these two disciplines include Men’s Kayak, Men’s Canoe,
Women’s Kayak and Women’s Canoe. The ICF has 157 member associations and
is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. Its current President is
José Perurena López (ESP). To learn more about the ICF visit:<span> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.canoeicf.com/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">www.canoeicf.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></div>
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Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-42131826821556897072012-08-15T09:36:00.002-07:002012-08-24T08:05:13.755-07:002012 National Championships - Valleyfield, PQWhat a great Nationals! This year's installment of the National Championships was great. There
were so many excellent results and such quality paddling.<br />
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Thank you to the organizers who set up a great event and camping for all the competitors to enjoy. A huge thank you to my coaches Thomas Purcell and Brace Lee for helping all the athletes have an enjoyable time and helping them race their best!<br />
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Here's some highlights starting with the big picture:<br />
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<li>Congratulations to Ontario for winning the Brian Creer Cup with 113points! Alberta was close behind with a much smaller team at 99points. Quebec, BC and Saskatchewan followed.</li>
<li>Levi Severtson got his name on the Jr Mens Team trophy for the 4th year in a row! Ryley and Samu are both there with Levi twice.</li>
<li>Ben Hayward (Edmonton) and Cam Smedley (Ottawa) swept the Golds in the men's classes K1, C1, C2</li>
<li>Hannah Penner and Darius Ramrattan swept the cadet podium prospect awards</li>
<li>Ryley Penner 5th place in Seniors on Sunday (just behind coach Mike)</li>
<li>Darius Ramrattan was the top cadet on Sunday, qualifiying for the A-Final!</li>
<li>Jessica Groeneveld & Veronica Ozcowski tripled in K1, C1, C2, showing gender equity is possible (take notice ICF and IOC)</li>
<li>Alberta Senior Men Won the Team Race - Ben Hayward, Adrian Cole, Mike Holroyd</li>
<li>Nick Atkinson wins the unofficial Alberta 'warrior' prize for racing despite at knee injury.</li>
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Here's the full results<br />
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<b>Sprint DR</b><br />
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<b>Classic DR</b><br />
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<b>Team Runs</b><b> </b><br />
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<b>Sunday Slalom</b><br />
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<b>Age Group Slalom Saturday</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.coach.ca/the-power-of-veggies--p151420">http://www.coach.ca/the-power-of-veggies--p151420</a>Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-53995543512956479572012-07-31T14:38:00.000-07:002012-08-03T08:24:59.796-07:00Alberta Summer Games Slalom ResultsWell done to all the zone Coaches for bringing such high quality paddling to ASG! This was the best river ASG has seen, yet all the athletes took it in stride and succeeded tremendously. It was awesome to see so many athletes doubling and tripling in K1, C1, C2.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saidy Coyne having fun in C1W Cadet</td></tr>
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Thank you to all the volunteers from ASCK, ACPA, AWA, Pincher Creek and Lethbridge for making three long days of racing a success. <br />
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Full Results can be found here:<br />
Slalom - <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bw_BLM7FVcUoS2w4NzNVeUM0VjA">https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bw_BLM7FVcUoS2w4NzNVeUM0VjA</a><br />
DR - <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bw_BLM7FVcUoc3dhMjBBV0lBaTA">https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bw_BLM7FVcUoc3dhMjBBV0lBaTA</a>Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-32127355088229465512012-07-26T13:25:00.000-07:002012-07-26T13:25:20.543-07:00Alberta Cup #3 'Nationals' Rapid, Red Deer River<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had an epic and great slalom race on the 'Nationals' rapid on the Red Deer River July 22nd. Huge respect to everyone who raced on the big water. With the other option for racing for the weekend being Minden, we had to set some tough moves. The resulting course was easily good enough for an international race and would test the best. <br />
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40 years ago the National Championships were held in Alberta for the first time and the race was on this site. This race was therefore the 40th Anniversary Race for the the AWA. Much has changed in this time, both on and off the water, but what remains the same is everyone's desire to be outdoors, pushing their limits.<br />
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Thank you to all the people who put up and took down the course, and to the timers and judges! Without you we would be able to have such great events! <br />
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Check out Paul Manning-Hunter making it look easy on his last run -<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag_BLM7FVcUodG9fSW95NjdUd1dVeHQzd3MxbUtlOXc">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag_BLM7FVcUodG9fSW95NjdUd1dVeHQzd3MxbUtlOXc</a>Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-88230810680416849752012-07-24T10:33:00.000-07:002012-07-24T10:33:07.917-07:00Adrian Cole Productions video - Thanks TECK!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/46126197" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/46126197">Teck</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4119415">Adrian Cole</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
<br />Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-57189943691326803732012-07-19T08:12:00.002-07:002012-07-19T08:12:16.271-07:00Alberta Cup #3 - Sundre, AlbertaRegistration at:<br />
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It was a hot 2 weeks in Wausau. With only 6 days of training before the World Championships, every opportunity to prepare for the event was taken. Canada had 5 coaches looking after 19 athletes, the largest slalom team Canada has ever fielded to any event. From the outset we looked to have a pretty stacked team with World Championship veterans like Ben Hayward, Cam Smedley, Ally Mcgee, Haley Daniels & Thea Froelich. Some of our other top paddlers, with previous results and hopes of the Nation, were Jazmyn Denhollander and Liam Smedley.<br />
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Representing Alberta were Ben & Haley, previous Jr Team member Adrian Cole, and the dynamic K1 duo of Ryley Penner and Levi Severtson.<br />
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5 days of racing proved to be a bit of a marathon for the coaches (Day 1, Mike walked over 12km acording to his GPS), but it allowed the athletes to have lots of rest and ensure they were in peak performance for each run.<br />
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Ben (U23 K1M), Haley (U23 C1W) and Ryley (Jr K1M) all qualified for the Semi-Final day on Friday. Ben and Haley both made it through to the Finals, Ben with a 3rd place finish in the Semi-Final. Expecations were high leading up to the Finals. While no hardware was collected Ben and Haley finished 6th and 8th respectively!<br />
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Other top results included Ally McGee (U23 C1W) in 7th and Jazmyn Denhollander in 8th in K1W Junior. Ryley Penner finished 30th, with two more years on the Junior Team & Levi Severtson finished 44th in his final Junior Worlds (looking to step up to U23 Team next year!)<br />
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A huge shout out to TECK for helping support the Alberta Team athletes with travel expenses!<br />
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Congratulations to everyone, and especially those whose first weekend it was at the Kananaskis! I saw lots of improvement over the weekend from the newcomers and some great racing from those in summer Race Mode.<br />
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Alberta Cup #3 will be held in Sundre July 21,22.Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-39561521519057507052012-06-21T10:53:00.001-07:002012-06-21T10:53:34.142-07:00Harvie Passage Play<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/44462191" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/44462191">Harvie Passage - an Afternoon in June</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user7759956">Mike Holroyd</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
<br />Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-55235980081760358032012-06-15T15:04:00.000-07:002012-06-15T15:12:04.773-07:00Alberta @ Senior Team Trials 2012<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/44123381" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/44123381">Alberta Team Athletes - Canadian National Team Trials 2012</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user7759956">Mike Holroyd</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<br />Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-72509580894529095042012-06-07T06:35:00.001-07:002012-06-07T06:35:00.126-07:00Beginners Guide to Slalom<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/foJluxu5xWw" width="560"></iframe>Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077470662800288170.post-44322011223783070132012-05-30T10:46:00.000-07:002012-05-30T10:46:20.279-07:00World Cup #1 Cardiff, UKHere's a promo for the first World Cup next week. Paul Manning-Hunter, Ben Haywards and Jessica Groeneveld will be competing for Canada, along with Alberta head coach Mike Holroyd. <br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-yFTS2nZwkQ" width="560"></iframe>Michael Holroydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442744109409435209noreply@blogger.com0