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David was one of the first ever GB slalom canoeists to win a medal in both C1 and C2 individual classes at an international event; The 2009 World Cup Series.

He first started recreational canoeing in 1996, and entered his first slalom race in the K1 class in May 1997.

His father, George also used to race in the K1 class.

He achieved one of his canoeing goals when he won a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

He is meticulous in preparation.

He has an upper second class degree in Mathematical Physics, from the University of Nottingham.

Full Profile at GB Canoeing

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Three days of racing will be held at the state of the art Olympic Canoe Slalom venue at Lee Valley White Water Centre in Hertfordshire Friday April 13 – Sunday 15 April 2012.

With only one boat per class able to qualify for London 2012, there will be some hard fought racing and nail biting action, resulting in GB Canoeing’s nominations for Team GB.

Tickets are now on sale and are limited – don’t miss out on what promises to be an exciting three days of action

Book your tickets via - GB Canoeing Ticket Office

For further please e-mail GB Selection – Enquiries

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Congratulations to GB Canoeing coaches Nick Smith (Slalom) and Ian Wynne (Sprint), who were amongst 12 coaches from different sports to successfully complete UK Sport’s inaugural Elite Coaching Apprenticeship Programme. Over the programme’s two year duration, the coaches have attended seven workshops covering a range of areas relevant to coaches working with elite athletes, complemented by on the job implementation and mentoring. One of the aims of the final workshop – held at the Ashridge Business School just prior to Christmas – was to consolidate non-technical coaching skills and put them to the test during a final activity. The challenge enabled the coaches to step into roles that they may not be comfortable doing and provided an opportunity to practice the skills they have learnt during the two years and see where they may still need to develop.

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The BCU Canoe Slalom International Panel have published final Canoe Slalom 2012 selection policy which can be found here. This covers all aspects of Canoe Slalom GB team selection in 2012. The International Panel would like to thank everyone who provided feedback on the proposed 2012 selection policy during the recent consultation process. Every piece of feedback that was received has been read and considered by the panel and many of the comments are reflected in changes to the final policy. The consultation process is a valuable part of formulating the policy and the final policy benefits from this process. Further information on the practical aspects of selection such as the draft schedule will be released by the panel in February 2012. Anne Hounslow Chair International panel

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The wind as been strong after the first runs paddlers were struggling to get clean runs with 50s being handed out left right and centre there was no doubt that the secound runs would be cancelled and re arranged for another day.

Reports from Gb canoeing “GB Canoeing Head Coach Jurg Gotz commented – ‘The athletes are naturally disappointed but are showing a very mature and positive approach to these circumstances. Canoe Slalom is about dealing with the unexpected and this is another factor that we have to deal with. Our athletes will be ready when the weather allows fair racing to start”

The event is planned to be re scheduled on Thursday with a meeting at 9am to discuss this.

Pictures by andy maddack and Full Report At GB Canoeing

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Ryan Westley and Bethan Latham two of teams GBs most talented juniors opened the international season of with a bang bringing home two medals, one being Ryans in the c1 mens and the other Bethan K1 womens. This is a great start to the season and hopefully a sign of things to come for Team GB with the 2012 London Olympics next year Team GB canoe slalom team will step up to the plate and show of at the brand new Lee Valley White Water Centre that has been recently opened to the public.

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