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2009 Selection Criteria

Mon Nov 10 08:26:00 -0500 2008

The 2009 Selection Criteria for Sprint and Slalom senior teams will not be available until after the International Canoe Federation Congress, which is taking place in Rome, Italy on November 28/29, 2008. At this Congress there are many important rules changes in both Olympic disciplines that will… Read More

2008 Green Race: Congrats Slalom & W …

Mon Nov 03 13:30:11 -0500 2008

A big congratulations to everyone that participated in the 2008 Green Race this weekend. Incredible weather blessed the event and the lower water levels certainly made things interesting coming thru Gorilla. Of particular note, French slalom paddler Eric Deguil  flew in and whooped up, placing… Read More

Webinar Oct 29, 2008 - WADA Code & IST Changes

Tue Oct 28 09:52:01 -0400 2008

Webinar Oct 29, 2008 - WADA Code & IST Changes

Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/866739231

This Webinar will discuss the WADA Code and IST Changes specifically related to:

Athlete… Read More

Slalom Team Meeting - November 8/9, 2008

Thu Oct 23 13:11:41 -0400 2008

We are planning a Slalom National Team meeting at the Charlotte US National Whitewater Center November 8/9, 2008 to discuss preparation for up coming season. Main topics will include:
 
- Winter training and traveling
- Race schedule
- Preparation for 2009 World… Read More

2009-2012 High Performance Plans

Thu Oct 23 13:03:35 -0400 2008

On October 15th, 2008 USA Canoe/Kayak submitted their Slalom and Sprint High Performance Plans to the US Olympic Committee. The rolling four years plans included a detailed 2009 plan and a general plan for 2010-2012. Upon receipt the USOC start an internal review for the USOC’s 2009… Read More

Initial Meetings with London 2012

Wed Sep 10 03:57:28 -0400 2008

On September 8th and 9th, USA Canoe & Kayak participated in initial meetings and site visits of the 2012 whitewater venue in Waltham Cross and flatwater venue in Eton Dorney, England.

The flatwater venue is already in existance and was used for the 2005 Rowing World Championships, while… Read More

Slalom - Invitation to Dutch Water Dreams Open

Sun Sep 07 03:06:10 -0400 2008

If you are interested in participating in the Dutch Open Championship Canoe Slalom, 19h of October 2008 at the Dutch Water Dreams venue in Zoetermeer, Netherlands. please contact me immediately.

The championship will cover disciplines K1Men, K1Ladies, C1 and C2, with a maximum of 10… Read More

US Anti Doping updates filing process

Fri Aug 29 13:13:07 -0400 2008

Advance Notice - New Anti Doping requirements

On January 1, 2009, the new International Standard for Testing (IST) will go into effect and athlete whereabouts requirements will change dramatically, as well as Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) requirements.

MANDATORY… Read More

Olympic Schedule of Flatwater Events …

Tue Aug 19 11:57:14 -0400 2008

Olympic Schedule of Flatwater Events & NBC Live Streaming:

(Note:  All times provided are Beijing local time. Beijing time is 12 hours ahead of EST/USA.)

The Olympic Canoe/Kayak Flatwater events start on Monday August 18th and NBC will be covering the action at the… Read More

2008 Sprint National Championships

Sat Aug 16 14:47:25 -0400 2008

Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, officials and athletes for making the 2008 Sprint National Championships in Oklahoma City such a huge success.  Read More