Paracanoe Talent ACADEMY 2023/24

Overview 

The Paracanoe Talent Academy is a level of the Paracanoe Talent Pathway in which up to 12 athletes are invited to take part in training camps once a month at Holme Pierrepont (HPP), Nottingham. It is has been set up in order to help athletes to continue their development along the Talent Pathway. 

Each month, a 2 day training camp will be held at HPP, in which athlete's will be able to come a take part in water and land based sessions, as well as educational based workshops. Thanks to money provided by Backing the Best, use of the lake and accommodation for these camps will be provided. Athletes who have achieved 125% GMT within their respective classification will be invited to join the Academy. Any Paracanoe athlete who wishes to get involved but has not yet achieved this is encouraged to sign up using the form stack link, and a member of staff will be in touch. 

Standards 

In order to ensure quality of training sessions and maximum benefit to athletes, we are looking to invite Paracanoe athletes who have achieved 125% of GMT within their respective classification. Any athlete who has not achieved this, but feel it would be beneficial to take part can discuss with their coach and British Canoeing staff their suitability.