The Paddler Magazine Issue 61 Late Summer 2021 | Page 72

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Paracanoe Programme seek paddlers for talent identification pathway
British Canoeing updates guidance on SUP Safety leashes :
Your leash is a key source of safety when out on your paddleboard , keeping you and your paddleboard together when things don ’ t go to plan . Choosing the correct leash for the environment and conditions you are paddling in is essential . Read British Canoeing ’ s updated guidance on safety leashes
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Paul Ratcliffe to step down as Performance Director of British Canoeing
British Canoeing has announced that Paul Ratcliffe will be stepping down as performance director of the Olympic and Paralympic programmes . Paul has been in the post of performance director since March 2017 and during the last four years has overseen continued medal success across the performance programmes .
British Canoeing has launched Paddle , Perform , Podium , an initiative looking for individuals with the belief and desire to join the Paracanoe Talent Pathway . Whether you are currently a paddler or not , Paddle , Perform , Podium is looking to help develop the next generation of Paracanoe athletes and encourage more people with disabilities to take to the water . For more information click here . https :// www . britishcanoeing . org . uk / news / 2021 / paracanoe-programme-seekpaddlers-for-talent-identification-pathway
Nominate your heroes for the British Canoeing 2021 Annual Awards Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for your club ? Or maybe someone who has been instrumental in inspiring others to give paddling go ? Whether they ’ re a paddler , coach , leader , or volunteer , we want to hear about the special people in your paddling community who exemplify the British Canoeing values so we can recognise them with a British Canoeing Award . Find out more here . https :// www . britishcanoeing . org . uk / news / 2021 / nominate-your-heroes-for-thebritish-canoeing-2021-annual-awards England Talent Programme announce two Nottingham University partnerships www . britishcanoeing . org . uk
The England Talent Programme is pleased to announce two new exciting partnerships with local Nottingham Universities . The partnership will develop and support talented student-athletes in their student-athlete dual career , with a goal of helping them to achieve their performance potential at British University College Sport ( BUCS ) events , GB U23 Selection events and World / European age range championships . Read more click here . https :// www . britishcanoeing . org . uk / news / 2021 / england-talentprogramme-announce-two-nottinghamuniversity-partnerships