Unofficial UK Slalom BBS

Rob,

I reckon we could scrape together a Vets C2 team as well from all the old crocks, but not sure whether we could actually fit all the boats on the Washburn at the same time

Jim,

Great event, lots of fun - just need to turn down the air-conditioning next time.

I couldn't agree more with what boatmum has written - put into words what I have failed to do. We need to bear in mind that making change without first carrying out that time-consuming and often tedious groundwork can lead to ill-(or at least under-) informed decisions. (I would have thought we migh...

Perhaps we need a bit more of a fundamental re-think of the structure of slalom rather than tinkering? What we really need to address is how to get more slaloms on better water with more people involved to help? The paddle-up proposals were well-intentioned but have downsides too - similarly, just a...

Absolutely agree that a comprehensive review of the divisional system is required, and structure of slalom as a whole, but a chatroom isn't where it should happen. The governing body should be taking action as there are enough voices being raised, with plenty of different points of view - I know I'v...

Given some of the recent discussions regarding the relationships between athletes, coaches and governing bodies, including within canoeing, people may find the newly published report on Duty of Care in Sport interesting and pertinent. I trust we are brave enough to ask ourselves the awkward question...

Mark, I suggest we look at whether a change in rules strictly requires ACM approval, or whether there is something that can be done to allow paddle-up crews to be counted towards a quorum in C2 this season, for instance, meaning we could get 5 decent crews together for some div 1 events, or at the v...

Go for amputation - if you're quick he'll still be able to paddle at Washburn, and it'll help to offset the new boat weight rules as well.

Pass on our sympathies and best wishes for a speedy recovery, and tell him to stop kicking his brother and his Dad!

Steve

Given that most of Sport England's £88m grants announced today are for "grassroots" sport, I'd love to know whether the decision to provide money for the Talent programme lies with Sport England or British Canoeing. I suspect finding out might take some time.

...and the extra £3m from Sport England to British Canoeing announced today "will be ring fenced for the talented athlete programme".

Not wanting to push the point, but the extra £3m granted to British Canoeing by Sport England today on top of the £19m and a bit from UK Sport "will be ring fenced for the talented athlete programme".

You're right to focus on progression. We're now at a stage where many "non-serious" crews will be able to paddle at div 2 and 3 events, and get the satisfaction and fulfilment they want out of the sport. But at the top end, we've lost the plot for some reason. I'm really concerned that those current...

Officials boats may have been weighed (but probably not), but I'm pretty sure Officials weren't weighed. They're not very big scales

Colin, Thanks for starting a new thread - the problems we have in C2 are unconnected to the Portable Points, although we can but hope that many of the aspiring div 2 crews take the opportunity to paddle on more challenging water (although the increased points required for promotion works counter to ...

So we've abandoned the class that has brought 75% of our medals at the last 2 olympics?