Sprint

An athlete pool has today been announced for the senior canoe sprint team ahead of 2025 World Cups 1 & 2 in May, as well as the European Championships in June. Paracanoe teams have also…

Athletes from across the country descended on the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham over the weekend to contest two days of sprint and paracanoe selection racing as the 2025 season nears. Racing across senior,…

Paddle UK hosted a training day with a difference last weekend at the iconic Dorney Lake. The Paddle UK Race Games, in association with Paddle Games, was held as part of an ongoing programme of…

Paddle UK is pleased to share full details of the U23 and Junior Canoe Sprint crewboat process for the 2025 season. The primary goal of the Great Britain U23 & Junior crewboat process is to…

Paddle UK has opened applications for two members to join a new Canoe Sprint Junior Advisory Group. The group will bring together people from across the canoe sprint community to create and develop a clear…

“If you find something that really sparks your passion and your joy, then don’t listen to anyone else. Just go on your own path and do what you enjoy.” 8 March marks International Women's Day…

28th February 2025 The International Panel has prepared the following important updates in this statement ahead of the start of the 2025 International season. The updates are a combination of providing more detail that was…

Chris Furber, Performance Director for canoe sprint and paracanoe, is set to leave Paddle UK after just over three years with the programme. Joining the programme after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Chris helped to…

Paddle UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Brown as Canoe Sprint Podium Coach. Having worked as an analyst in conjunction with her own international racing career, Hannah was appointed as paracanoe podium…

Paddle UK has bolstered its canoe sprint performance programme for the LA cycle. In a key move to align the performance pathway, James Train will move to the role of Head of Performance Development -…

Paddle UK has today received details of its funding agreement from UK Sport for its World Class Performance Programmes in preparation for the Los Angeles 2028 Games cycle. In total, it is expected that Paddle…

The 2025 Canoe Slalom, Kayak Cross, Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe selection policies are all now published on the Paddle UK website. The policies establish the selection process for the 2025 season throughout the senior, U23,…

Paddle UK has today announced the nominations for Paracanoe and Canoe Sprint World Class Programmes for the 2025 season, including a list of athletes who will receive support as we move forward into the LA…

2025 draft selection policies for senior, U23, and junior canoe sprint and paracanoe are now open for public consultation from today until midnight on Tuesday 26 November 2024. Please take time to tell us what…

Tokyo Olympian and canoe sprint athlete Katie Reid has announced her retirement from international racing after a decade in the sport. The 29-year-old made history on her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, as she was…

Buckingham Palace Hosts Historic Event to Recognise Coaches' Vital Contribution to British Sport. A number of Paddle UK coaches were celebrated at Buckingham Palace as over 300 Olympic and Paralympic coaches were recognised for their…

Last week saw the return to training for the canoe sprint squad at the high performance centre in Nottingham, as the 2024/25 season – and LA cycle – begins. In line with the Paddle UK…

Philippe Ehrnrooth secured his first international medal as he won silver at the 2024 Olympic Hopes Regatta in Szeged, Hungary. The Devizes Canoe Club athlete powered to second place in the men's K1 500m U17…