Can you spot the fantom touch on the outside pole in 9? Win some, lose some, should equal out in the end.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Wausau Open (Jr Pre Worlds)
54hrs of Driving. Nothing like it! 
Our tour to Wausau took us via Sturgeon Falls, Manitoba for a bit of surfing to break up the two day drive. The water levels were slightly lower than past trips there, but there were still plenty of good waves to be had. Chris was throwing ends in his slalom boat as well as crossing on the green waves with AJ. Thanks for the highlight video from our Videographer AJ!
Sturgeon Falls from Adrian Cole on Vimeo.
From there we dropped down to Wausau, Wisconson for the Wausau Open. The event was also a test event for next year's Jr World Championship and U23 World Championship. Check out the promo video for 2012.
2012 ICF JR & U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships Promo. from Michael Schroeder on Vimeo.
This year's event featured 7 countries including large teams from Australia and New Zealand. Alberta had 6 athletes racing in the competition ranging in age from 14 to 25. Edmonton's Ben Hayward won the event in dramatic style on the last run. Sitting in 6th place after the Semi-Final, Ben threw down a blazer to sweak ahead of the USA's kid phenom Michal Smolen. Chris Mctaggart of Canmore rode a wave of 2nd and 3rd consistency to a bronze medal.Other Alberta kayak results were: Qualification - AJ Cole (Blairmore) 26th, Levi Severtson (Innisfail) 29th, Ryley Penner (Sundre) 32. Semi-Finals: Ryley 22, Levi 23, AJ 39.
Hayden Daniels had a consistent weekend as our only single bladed paddler and finished 10th in the C1 category.
Camp Alberta
Check out the highlight video of the weekend and see how many of your favorite Alberta paddlers you can find. I found, Ben, Chris, AJ & Ryley
The Wausau Open Slalom from Michael Schroeder on Vimeo.
This weekend we're in the Crowsnest Pass for Thunder in the Valley and Alberta Cup #3.World Cup #3 Markleberg, Germany
From an easy river and a relatively straight forward course in France the circus travelled to Germany for the last World Cup before a 2 week break in the schedule. One of the only courses in the world to 'turn' right, the site just outside Leipzig is know for its tough moves. The French coach designing the course this weekend put it all on the line and set a doozie.
Paul Manning-Hunter Qualified solidly in 34th position. In the Semi-Final Paul showed amazing consistency finishing in 26th place. You can see the run below. With a 31st, 24th and 26th place result in the first three World Cups we look forward to seeing a serious jump in his world ranking which was 94th going into the events. Paul is remaining in Europe for the entire summer to train, and compete in the London Test Event, Prague World Cup 4, and culminating with the World Championships in September in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Jessica executed the moves, but lost time in being too careful, costing her a place in the Semi-Final. Jess is headed home for a brief 10day reload, and then will be headed back to London for the first Olympic Test Event. She will then remain in Europe with the rest of the Team for World Cup 4 and right through the World Championships in September.
Well Done Guys!
Paul's Semi Final Run:
Argentiere Update - Personal Best Results!
A great race for our two Alberta paddlers in the second World Cup. Argentiere la Bessee is a cross between the Kananaskis and Chilliwack. Crisp, clean water & eddies with a constant gradient. Clearly an natural venue would play to their strengths.
Jessica Groeneveld of Innisfail tore up the course to post her best ever World Cup finish. She qualified 28th and then proceeded to 'switch off' and race to a 20th place result. She was extremely pleased with the result dispite a couple of minor time errors.
Paul Manning-Hunter was equally specatacular in France Qualifying in 14th place! In the Semi-Finals he finished 24th in what was one of the tightest races in recent history, with only 4 seconds separating the top 23 men on a long (105 seconds) course.
14th place Qualifing run
Jessica Groeneveld of Innisfail tore up the course to post her best ever World Cup finish. She qualified 28th and then proceeded to 'switch off' and race to a 20th place result. She was extremely pleased with the result dispite a couple of minor time errors.
Paul Manning-Hunter was equally specatacular in France Qualifying in 14th place! In the Semi-Finals he finished 24th in what was one of the tightest races in recent history, with only 4 seconds separating the top 23 men on a long (105 seconds) course.
14th place Qualifing run
Qualifier 2 L'aganteire World Cup # 2 from Diago Alps on Vimeo.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
World Cup #2 Argentiere, France
World Cup 2 is upon us. After a blazing start for Paul Manning-Hunter in WC1 in Tacen, he's looking to improve on his personal best, 31st place finish. Paul's hoping his new haircut will make him even faster!?!
Jessica Groeneveld will be looking for a better performance after missing out on the semi-finals in Tacen. Jessica has been teaching herself french over the last year, so she'll finally get a chance to use it this week in France.
Also having two Olympic medalists in their coaching staff should instill all the confidence needed to throw down! Benoit Peschier won gold in Athens, while Michal Staniszewski won silver in Sydney.
Results, Video, Webcam
http://www.largentierecanoe2011.com/en/
Jessica Groeneveld will be looking for a better performance after missing out on the semi-finals in Tacen. Jessica has been teaching herself french over the last year, so she'll finally get a chance to use it this week in France.
Also having two Olympic medalists in their coaching staff should instill all the confidence needed to throw down! Benoit Peschier won gold in Athens, while Michal Staniszewski won silver in Sydney.
Results, Video, Webcam
http://www.largentierecanoe2011.com/en/
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Updated - Live Video this weekend of World Cup #1 - You can watch it all here taped as well. See Paul in the SF, John in the final!
Live Video Link - World Cup #1 from Tacen (Ljubljana), Slovenia.
Good luck to Jessica, Paul, Thomas & Daniel. This is the first World Cup ever for the later 3, so again congratulations on making the big step up. Jessica was 19th here at the World Championships last September, so she's looking to have another good result to continue her quiet climb up the World Ranking, where she currently sits in 58th. The Purcells are sitting in 59th in C2 in the WR and Mr Manning-Hunter has cracked the top 100 in K1 Men with his spring racing in Europe and currently sits in 94th.
Go Team!!!
http://video.digotel.com/eurovisionbest/icf/index.html
Good luck to Jessica, Paul, Thomas & Daniel. This is the first World Cup ever for the later 3, so again congratulations on making the big step up. Jessica was 19th here at the World Championships last September, so she's looking to have another good result to continue her quiet climb up the World Ranking, where she currently sits in 58th. The Purcells are sitting in 59th in C2 in the WR and Mr Manning-Hunter has cracked the top 100 in K1 Men with his spring racing in Europe and currently sits in 94th.
Go Team!!!
http://video.digotel.com/eurovisionbest/icf/index.html
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
National Team Trials Pics - Thanks AJ!
The view from our cabins
Catch the wave with your chin? I doubt I said that...
Training behind the Maxi grocery store
Ben 'McGruff' HaywardTuesday, June 14, 2011
2011 National Team Trials - Valleyfield, Quebec.
See the official Canoe Kayak Canada Press release here:http://www.sirc.ca/news_view.
Alberta Slalom Canoe Kayak had a record showing at this year's National Team Trials selecting 5 senior athletes and 2 Junior athletes to their respective National A Teams! An additional 2 Alberta athletes were named to the National B Team. Congratulations to all the athletes!
Thank you to all our partners & supporters who helped make this event one to remember for Alberta.
Thank you Connor and Greg for your coaching and video support.
Thank you to the Alberta Sport Development Center-Calgary, Canadian Sport Center-Calgary, Alberta Sport Recreation Parks and Wildlife Foundation, Undercurrents,
Thank you to our IST providers: Karen MacNeil, Nicholas Simpson, Susan Massitti, Kelly Quipp & Kelly Anne Erdman.
Most of the National Team is headed to Europe this week for three World Cups, followed by another European tour in August, including coach Mike, for a fourth World Cup and the World Championships.
Stay tuned for more results... Good Luck to All !!!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Penguin Race and Picture link
The Waterwerks Kayak Club hosted the third annual Penguin race at the Meadows Saturday. The first event of the season saw a conglomeration of paddlers take to the river to demonstrate their skills. From young to old, beginner to adept, all were out showing their stuff. The many hours in the gym paid off for some of the older and junior paddlers as they saw their times drop on the challenging 16 gate course, while the cub-cadets, many for whom this was their first time in a boat this season, saw a great improvement to their second runs from their first. Paddlers from as far as France and Japan also came to the local event with a strong showing from the Cottonwood Kayak Club (Innisfail) and the Waterwerks Kayak Club (Calgary).
Volunteers made the event a success with an assortment of chilli and goodies for the athletes to fill up on after their race. In addition to the delicious food (with a special mention to national team athlete Jessica Groeneveld’s penguin-topped cupcakes), penguin-themed prizes were awarded.
Thanks to our sponsor, ATB Financial and to all the volunteers who made this year’s race a huge success and we’ll see everyone back at Waterwerks’ 4th annual Penguin Race in 2012.
Pictures can be found Here. Thanks to Geoff Holroyd. If you were racing, and there isn't a dozen pictures of you, let me know, because I think he was only able to upload half of them.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
The Keg - Grant Submission
We'll see if we get through the nomination process, but here's the video AJ Cole put together for us for this Grant. If we get to the voting round you'll hear lots more about it. Good Job AJ!!!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
What a great opportunity for paddling in Alberta!
Lower Kananaskis River area redevelopment plan
The Lower Kananaskis River area is a popular day use destination, and is recognized for its river-based recreational opportunities. There are four facility nodes within this planning area – Canoe Meadows, Barrier Lake Visitor Information Centre, Widowmaker and Barrier Dam.
The draft redevelopment proposal has been prepared to help address issues related to the increasing recreational use of the area, while minimizing any adverse impacts on the Lower Kananaskis River watershed and area wildlife. The key objectives of the proposal include reducing congestion at day use sites; improving river access for recreational users; increasing camping opportunities; and enhancing the Canoe Meadows site to accommodate special events, river recreation, and to act as a multi-function camping area.
Information on the proposal, and instructions for providing written or online comments are available at http://www.tpr.alberta.ca/parks/consult/consultations/LKR/
The consultation period for this proposal will start on February 25, 2011 and close on April 25, 2011. The website will be updated once all comments have been considered and a decision has been made. Please check back after April 25, 2011 for updates.
In addition to public feedback gathered during this comment period, site management efficiency, cost effectiveness and public safety will be key considerations in making a final decision on the proposal.
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