OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS/ OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION 1-4 MAR 2012 Sydney International Regatta Centre NSW

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1 GRAND PRIX DEC 2011 Champion Lakes WA GRAND PRIX JAN 2012 Ballarat VIC OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS/ OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION 1-4 MAR 2012 Sydney International Regatta Centre NSW AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS MAR 2012 Sydney International Regatta Centre NSW SPRINT@canoe.org.au SPRINT.canoe.org.au

2 Proud sponsors of this years Wishing you and your family a safe and Merry Christmas From the team at Vajda Australia K1 COLT Amazing acceleration ability The latest in the Vajda Canoe and Kayak range is the K1 Colt. This new series has been developed with members of the French National Team. The Colt has an amazing acceleration ability and the flattened hull allows for excellent gliding, rudder is only 150mm from the tail of the boat. Cockpit Diameter is 37.5cm. Construction Carbon/Aramid Nomex Technology Colour 3 Colors Carbon Sizes S - XL S Wide - XL Wide Price from $3290 Enquiries Mario Vesely Australia mario@vajdacanoes.com Postal Address PO Box 286 Balgowlah NSW 2093 Sydney Australia ABN welcome Australian Canoeing Sprint Race Committee would like to welcome all athletes, officials and spectators to the 2011/12 Australian Canoeing Sprint Series which begins in Perth on the 2nd December This promises to be an exciting season of competition as we lead into the London Olympics with athletes vying to secure places on the Australian Olympic Canoe/ Kayak Team. This year sees the sprint race program being conducted across three states in Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. AC Sprint Race Committee continues to support the ongoing development of international standard facilities across Australia and is keen to assist the development of athletes and officials in all states by taking the national series event program to states that can meet venue and facilities criteria. With the assistance of the ACSRC and host state provision of volunteer and official s resources, the national series facilitates state athlete exposure to nationally ranked athletes, opportunities for national camps and clinics, media exposure opportunities and the opportunity for national event funding support. For the first time in the GP National Series, medals will be awarded for ALL events. In addition, age division awards based on accumulated points for the best male and best female athletes over the regatta series, including the Australian Championships. Will be awarded with a commemorative trophy and prizes. The Australian Championships at Sydney International Regatta Centre which double as one of two national selection events in 2012, will again be the premier event on the racing calendar for athletes from all across Australia but the ICF Oceania Championships will be very important to Australia s chances at the London Olympics as we vie with other Oceania countries to secure vital competition places on the Olympic program. Australian Canoeing would like to acknowledge the support of its major funding partners, the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Institute of Sport, our sponsors, Vajda Canoes and Kayaks, Sportscene TV, Renault, Roofrack City SA, Nelo Australia and all the technical officials and volunteers for making the 2011/2012 Series possible, and would encourage all athletes to support the interstate competition events as we move towards the ongoing conduct of a truly national competition series. Good luck to all competitors, host states and officials. Danielle Woodward OAM President Australian Canoeing The content of this program has been provided by Australian Canoeing. Tel info@canoe.org.au PO Box 6805, Silverwater NSW Compiled by Lauren Fitzsimons High Performance Program DesignED by For advertising enquiries for future events, please 2 contact Lauren lauren.fitzsimons@ausport.gov.au Vajda team paddlers Olympic & World Champion Inna Osypenko And Oleh Jurenia 2nd in Worlds, and 3rd K1 100m in Szeged 1

3 thank you to our partners TO AUSTRALIAN CANOEING S HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FUNDING PARTNERS The Australian Sports Commission is the Australian Government agency that develops, supports and invests in sport at all levels in Australia. Australian Canoeing has worked closely with the ASC to identify and develop canoe/kayak athletes at all levels from participation through to elite. LEFT KEN WALLACE RIGHT ALYCE BURNETT & HAILEY MCGINTY IMAGEs balint vekassy The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is Australia s premiere sports training institute. Canoe Sprint and Canoe Slalom are two programs well supported by the AIS, with quality coaching, facilities and servicing, producing Olympic medal results. The Queensland Academy of Sport is the breeding ground for producing the sporting champions of today and tomorrow. QAS supports more than 600 athletes across 22 different sports. The NSWIS is a leading high performance sport Institute that provides world class coaching, services, and flexible innovative training environments. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT (WAIS) provides opportunities for talented Western Australian sportspeople to achieve excellence in high performance sport from within their home environment. AC sprint series 11/12 This seasons AC Sprint Series will get underway next month with the first Grand Prix being held in Champion Lakes, WA in early December. The series will also include Grand Prix 2, the Oceania Championships and the all important 2012 National Championships. The Oceania and National champs will serve as the senior selection events for the national teams and will determine the Australian Olympic team to compete in London. All affiliated Australian Canoeing members are permitted to enter each competition. A big thank you to our sponsors! Thanks to our major sponsor Vajda for their support for the series. Our thanks, too, to all the other sponsors, suppliers and advertisers for supporting our events. CANOE sprint CALENdAR 11/12 The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) conducts programs and services to identify, develop and support athletes with the potential to perform at the highest national and international levels of sport. The National Elite Development Program (NEDP) is an Australian Sports Commission initiative which supports Australian Canoeing athletes on the National Talent Squad. NEDP successfully identifies and develops new canoeing talent through targeted programs in Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has the exclusive responsibility for the representation of Australia at the Olympic Games. To help achieve Australian Olympic Team objectives, the AOC provides funding to its member National Federations (NFs), athletes and coaches. 2011/12 Domestic Season/ Selection 2-4 Dec 2011 Grand Prix #1 Champion Lakes, WA AUS JAN 2012 Paddle NSW State Championships SIRC, NSW 21 JAN 2012 VIC State Championships (200m) TBC, VIC JAN 2012 QLD State Championships Lake Kawana, QLD Jan 2012 Grand Prix #2 Ballarat, Vic AUS FEB 2012 SA State Championships West Lakes, SA FEB 2012 WA State Championships Champion Lakes, WA 2-4 Mar 2012 Oceania Champs - Canoe Sprint SIRC, NSW AUS Continental Olympic Qualification & Australian Olympic Team Selection Trials Mar 2012 Australian National Champs - Canoe Sprint SIRC, NSW AUS & Australian Olympic Team Selection Trials* May 2012 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup 1 Poznan, POL AOC Funding is derived from income distributions from the Australian Olympic Foundation, grants from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the licensing and sponsorship activities of the AOC and fundraising by the AOC, State Olympic Councils and their Corporate Appeal Committees May 2012 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup 2 Duisburg, GER AOC Funding for the 2012 Olympic Team preparation is determined in accordance with its Program and Funding Guidelines for the 2012 Olympic Games, London 1-3 June 2012 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup 3 Moscow, RUS (Guidelines). Specifically, AOC Funding is provided through one of three programs: 27 Jul 2012 London Olympics - Opening Ceremony Olympic Park, London UK Australian Youth Olympic Festivals (AYOFs) AOC Funding for International Competition Adidas Medal Incentive Funding Aug 2012 London Olympics - Canoe Sprint Dorney, UK 2 3

4 SERIES SNAPSHOT clubs & team entries ADELAIDE Adelaide Canoe Club, SA Ascot Ascot Kayak Club, WA Holdfast Bay Holdfast Bay Canoe Club, SA Illawarra Illawarra Canoe Club, NSW Southside Paddlers Woronora, NSW St George St George Kayak Club, NSW GRAND PRIX DEC 2011 Champion Lakes WA Schedule FriDAY SatURDAY SunDAY 1000m races 500m races 200m races GRAND PRIX JAN 2012 Ballarat VIC Schedule FriDAY SatURDAY SunDAY 1000m races 500m races 200m races AC Australian Canoeing, NSW Bayswater Bayswater Paddlesports Club, WA Bendigo Bendigo Canoe Club, VIC Canning River Canning River Canoe Club, WA Cape Byron Cape Byron Canoe Club, NSW Champion Lakes Champion Lakes Boating Club, WA Christian Brothers College Christian Brothers College Canoe Club, SA Cronulla-Sutherland Cronulla-Sutherland Kayak Club, NSW Currumbin Creek Currumbin Creek Canoe Club, QLD Derwent Derwent Canoe Club Encounter Encounter Paddling Fairfield Fairfield Canoe Club, VIC Footscray Footscray Amateur Canoe Club, VIC GEELONG Geelong Canoe Club, VIC Gold Coast Gold Coast Kayak & Canoe, QLD Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Paddlers Club Indooroopilly Indooroopilly Canoe Club, QLD Ivanhoe-Northcote Ivanhoe-Northcote Canoe Club, VIC Kawana Waters Kawana Waters Canoe Club, QLD Lourdes Lourdes Hill College Canoe Club Manly-Warringah Manly-Warringah Kayak Club, NSW Mercantile Mercantile Kayak Club, VIC Mitta Mitta Mitta Mitta Canoe Club, VIC Nerang River Nerang River Canoe Club NZL New Zealand National Team Onkaparinga Onkaparinga Canoe Club, SA P-NSW Paddle NSW Patterson Lakes Patterson Lakes Canoe Club, VIC Penrith Valley Penrith Valley Canoeing, NSW Sherbrooke-Knox Sherbrooke-Knox Canoe Club, VIC Sorrento Sorrento Kayak Club, WA Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Canoe Club, QLD Sydney Northern Beaches Sydney Northern Beaches Kayak Club, NSW Tasmania CC Tasmanian Canoe Club, TAS Wagga Bidgee Wagga Bidgee Canoe Club West Lakes West Lakes Canoe Club, SA Western Australia Western Australia Canoeing Windsor CC Windsor Canoe Club Sprint & Regatta Websites All the latest news, scheduling updates, lane draws and live results will be developed and maintained on the sprint & regatta websites below: To view all event info including schedules, program, news etc. For race draws and live results during the event. Entries Open 1 Nov 2011 Entries Close 18 Nov 2011 Cost Senior $75 Registration plus $10/ Event Cost Junior $50 Registration plus $7.50/ Event Enter Here regattas.canoe.org.au Team Leader meeting To be advised Venue Information Champion Lakes Regatta Centre, Perth WA. Entry via the main entrance off Henley Drive at the Camillo Drive/ Lake Road roundabout, Champion Lakes WA. Food is available at the venue. championlakesrc.com.au Phone OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS & OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION 1-4 MAR 2012 Sydney International Regatta Centre NSW PROVISIONAL Schedule THURS - SUN Check online for schedule info regattas.canoe.org.au Entries Open 1 Feb 2012 Entries Close 17 Feb 2012 Cost To be advised Enter Here regattas.canoe.org.au Team Leader meeting To be advised Venue Information Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC). Entry to the Centre is via Gate A, Old Castlereagh Rd, Penrith. Food is available at the venue. For all venue related information go to regattacentre.nsw.gov.au Phone Entries Open 27 Dec 2011 Entries Close 13 Jan 2012 Cost To be advised Enter Here regattas.canoe.org.au Team Leader meeting To be advised Venue Information Lake Wendouree Regatta Centre, Ballarat VIC AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS MAR 2012 Sydney International Regatta Centre NSW PROVISIONAL Schedule WED - SUN Check online for schedule info regattas.canoe.org.au Entries Open 10 Feb 2012 Entries Close 29 Feb 2012 Cost To be advised Enter Here regattas.canoe.org.au Team Leader meeting To be advised Venue Information Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC). Entry to the Centre is via Gate A, Old Castlereagh Rd, Penrith. Food is available at the venue. For all venue related information go to regattacentre.nsw.gov.au Phone

5 2011 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RESULT HIGHLIGHTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS THAT ARE AT THE OLYMPICS K4 1000M A final SILVER* Tate Smith (QLD), David Smith (NSW), Murray Stewart (NSW), Jacob Clear (QLD) WK1 200m A final equal 4th* Alana Nicholls (WA) WK1 500 A final 5th* Alana Nicholls (WA) WK4 500m A final 5th* Rachel Lovell (QLD), Hannah Davis (SA), Jo Brigden-Jones (NSW), Lyndsie Fogarty (QLD) K B final 2nd Luke Morrison (SA), Murray Stewart (NSW) K1 1000m B final 3rd Ken Wallace (QLD) K2 200m B Final 5th Jesse Phillips (WA), Stephen Bird (WA) K1 200m B Final 7th Joel Simpson (QLD) WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ONLY EVENTS WK1 1000m A final BRONZE Naomi Flood (NSW) WK2 200m A final BRONZE Hannah Davis (SA), Jo Brigden-Jones (NSW) Women s relay A final 5th Alana Nicholls (WA), Hannah Davis (SA), Jo Brigden-Jones (NSW), Rachel LOVELL (QLD) K1 5km A final 6th Ken Wallace (QLD) K1 500 A final 7th Matt Urquhart (QLD) WK2 1000m A final 8th Hailey McGinty (QLD), Alyce Burnett (QLD) WK1 5km A final 9th Naomi Flood (NSW) C4 1000m A final 9th Jake Donaghey (QLD), Alex Haas (QLD), Sebastian Marzcak (NSW), Ferenc Szekszardi (WA) C1 5km A final 18th Marius Florian (NSW) C2 200m B Final 5th Sebastian Marzcak (NSW), Ferenc Szekszardi (WA) C1 500 B Final 9th Marius Florian (NSW) 6 7

6 K4 1000M 2nd WK1 200m equal 4th 8 WK th 2010/2011 Season Highlights World Cup Performances The team took home 3 medals from each of the first 2 World Cups in Poland and Racice and a single bronze medal from the final World Cup in Duisburg. Alana Nicholls was the star performer of the team, coming away with 3 medals across the 3 World Cups this year. The West Australian paddler lead the way for the Aussies taking 2 medals at the first World Cup in Poznan where WK4 500m 5th she claimed silver in the women s 500m final and bronze over 200m. Nicholls went on to take an inaugural gold medal in the Ladies K1 500m at World Cup 2 in Racice, firmly establishing herself as a contender ahead of London. The Men s K4 crew (of Tate Smith, David Smith, Murray Stewart & Jacob Clear) signalled their intentions ahead of the World Champs with a silver medal at World Cup 2 before claiming Australia s only medal in Duisburg, a bronze over 1000m. WK1 1000m BRONZE WK2 200m BRONZE The K4 500m women s team of Hailey McGinty, Naomi Flood, Hannah Davis and Rachel Lovell claimed a bronze medal in Poznan reinforcing Australia s growing crew boat success. London Test Event Fresh on the back of a successful World Championships in Szeged recently, World Cup gold medallist Alana Nicholls continued her impressive season to date taking out the women s K1 500m final whilst Ken Wallace secured a place in IMAGEs balint vekassy the K1 1000m men s final where he managed 8th in addition to an 8th place finish in the K2 with David Smith. Jo Brigden-Jones was 4th in the B final of the women s 200m sprint. World Champs & Olympic qualification In the all important pre-olympic year, Australia have thus far qualified several berths at the London Games next year with the men s K4 crew securing their place with a sensational silver medal at the Szeged World Championships. The historic result was the best ever by an Australian men s K4 crew with their silver medal performance faster than the previous world record time. Hannah Davis & Lyndsie Fogarty of the Beijing Bronze medal winning K4 crew joined a new look women s K4 crew who finished a credible 5th in Szeged and earned their spot on the London starting line. Both men s and women s K4 results show promise of some exciting results in London next year. Alana Nicholls peaked at just the right time, ensuring the K1 women a spot in the 500m event in London after two top-5 finishes in the 200m & 500m finals. After her successful World Cup campaign, Nicholls continued her rise to success with two fantastic performances racing her first ever individual World Championships events. In the non- Olympic events, Naomi Flood picked up bronze in the ladies 1000m final whilst Hannah Davis and Jo Brigden-Jones took home bronze in the K2 200m final. With 9 athlete quotas (K = 4 quotas, WK4 500 = 4 quotas & WK1 500 & 200 = 1 quota) already booked, athletes will get a final chance to qualify remaining quotas at the Oceania Championships in March. Australia will look to qualify up to 3 men s kayak quotas in K2 and K1, 3 canoe quotas in C2 & C1 and an additional women s kayak quota at the Penrith event from March 2-4 next year. 9

7 Who to Watch MEN K4 Crew The current K4 crew won an unprecedented silver medal at the 2011 World Champs following a silver and bronze medal during the World Cups. The K4 crew of Tate Smith, David Smith, Murray Stewart and Jacob Clear produced an historic achievement in taking World Championship silver in a competitive time that would have been ahead of world record time should they have won. Ken Wallace After a somewhat disappointing World Cup and World Championships in 2011 in which Wallace missed the 1000m A final, Ken will be eager to return to his best in 2012 in order to again be in medal contention come Olympics time. Wallace will be spurred by the return of Olympic gold medallist, Clint Robinson who will attempt to once again earn his place on the Olympic team. Clint Robinson Making his comeback after several years away from the sport, Robinson is well credentialed having competed at 5 Olympic Games and winning a full complement of gold, silver and bronze medals. As a member of the AIS hall of Fame, Robinson is one of Australia s all time great athletes and remains a standout performer on the Surf Life Saving scene where he is the most decorated Ski Title holder. He has also recently won the Molokai World Championship Ski race in Hawaii. He will look to earn a berth on the team in the coveted K1 spot but will need to unseat reigning K1 500m Olympic champ Ken Wallace to do so. MURRAY STEWART The Jack of all Distances, Murray was a medallist in every event at the 2011 Australian Titles. As well as being a foundation member of the Men s K4, watch out for him pushing the Men s K1 times. WOMEN Alana Nicholls Following her successful World Cup and World Championship campaign, with podium finishes, Nicholls will be eager to earn her K1 spot on the team and race the events she helped qualify in Szeged. She could be on track to take the inaugural Women s 200m event in London, as she continues to find speed in the sprint events. The newly introduced distance is a favoured event for Nicholls who claimed a bronze medal in Poznan. She has also found success over 500m taking World Cup gold in Racice in addition to a silver medal at the Poznan World Cup. In her most successful year to date, Alana has established herself as a front runner not only for Australian team selection, but for a coveted Olympic medal in Jo Brigden-Jones The 2010 K1 World Cup overall title holder, Brigden-Jones is returning from a serious shoulder injury and a lengthy rehabilitation. Changing events to race with the Women s K4 in 2011, their Worlds performance has proved she s progressing back to winning form. WK4 Crew The Ladies K4 crew took a World Cup bronze in Poznan before finishing a respectable 5th at the 2011 World Champs in Szeged this year. The new combination of Rachel Lovell, Hannah Davis, Jo Brigden-Jones and Lyndsie Fogarty proved a successful formula promising hope for further crew boat success at the London Games

8 defending national title holders 2011 national championships - WEST LAKES, SA 200m 500m 1000m LONG DISTANCE m EVENT COMPETITOR (Club) TIME K1 Open Murray Stewart (Manly Warringah) 00:38.13 WK1 Open Alana Nicholls (Bayswater) 00:44.17 K1 23 Minkyu Chol (AC Direct Members) 00:40.23 WK1 23 Emma Thomson (Southside Paddlers) 00:47.82 K1 Para Brock Ingram (Bayswater) 00:52.43 K1 18 Callum Dunn (West Lakes) 00:40.42 WK1 18 Shannon Reynolds (Bayswater) 00:46.13 K1 16 Victor Gebarski (West Lakes) 00:43.18 WK1 16 Madison Davies (West Lakes) 00:50.60 K1 14 Matthew Grimwade (Christian Bros) 00:52.17 WK1 14 Rachel Duncan (Manly Warringah) 00:51.89 K1 12 Thomas Green (Currumbin Creek) 00:52.71 K2 Open Phillips, Jesse/Bird, Stephen 00:34.95 WK2 Open McGinty, Hailey/Lovell, Rachel 00:40.84 K2 Para Rolfe, David/Ingram, Brock 00:48.44 K2 18 Bulmer, Nicholas/Petho, Jeremy 00:38.36 WK2 18 Howcroft, Coco/Bryant, Allison 00:46.25 K2 16 Yeates, Liam/Lawrence, Issac 00:41.39 WK2 16 O'Neill, Monique/Taurins, Talissa 00:47.52 K2 14 McDonald, Rupert/Harris, Ben 00:48.60 WK2 14 K4 Open Smith/Simpson/Urquhart/Stewart 00:32.46 WK4 Open Lovell/McGinty/Burnett/Simper 00:39.54 K4 18 DeDai/Bulmer/Petho/Dunn 00:36.02 WK4 18 Bryant/Higgison/Hennessy/ 00:41.19 Reynolds K4 16 McKitterick/Clark/Graham/Pond 00:38.40 WK4 16 Taurins/Basson/O'Neill/Labine Romain 00:43.63 K4 14 Mitchell/Clark/Green/Barter 00:46.00 C1 Open Sebastian Marczak (Paddle NSW) 00:45.58 C2 Open Marczak, Sebastian/ 00:41.61 Szekszardi, Ferenc C1 18 Matthew Wallace (Brothers) 00:50.39 WC1 Open Kara Kennedy (Gold Coast) 01:13.58 C1 14 George Greathead (Brothers) 01:04.64 WK1 12 Demi O'Brien (Ascot) 01:06.08 C2 14 Tucker, Rhys/Greathead, George 01:00.23 C4 Open Marczak/Szekszardi/Florian/Beaver 00:44.46 K2 23 Norton, Sam/Donkin, Tim 00:38.00 WK2 23 Prior, Maddison/Ethell, Heleena 00:47.54 WC2 Open Allen, Amanda/White, Janelle 01:22.26 K Bednall, Darcy/Green, Thomas 01:04.08 EVENT COMPETITOR (Club) TIME K1 Open Ken Wallace (Currumbin Creek) 01:42.26 WK1 Open Alana Nicholls (Bayswater) 02:01.57 K1 23 Mitchell Crow (St George) 01:48.85 WK1 23 Emma Thomson (Southside Paddlers) 02:10.07 K1 Para K1 18 Callum Dunn (West Lakes) 01:48.91 WK1 18 Coco Howcroft (Sunshine Coast) 02:07.75 K1 16 Victor Gebarski (West Lakes) 01:54.01 WK1 16 Monique O'Neill (Syd Nthrn Beaches) 02:12.70 K1 14 Hayden Clark (Currumbin Creek) 02:12.72 WK1 14 Rachel Duncan (Manly Warringah) 02:25.05 K1 12 Thomas Green (Currumbin Creek) 02:24.54 K2 Open Phillips, Jesse/Bird, Stephen 01:36.01 WK2 Open Flood, Naomi/Burnett, Alyce 01:49.09 K2 Para K2 18 Bulmer, Nicholas/Petho, Jeremy 01:38.12 WK2 18 Reynolds, Shannon/Howcroft, Coco 01:56.53 K2 16 Euers, Peter/Graham, Alexander 01:45.89 WK2 16 Bulmer, Josephine/Davies, Maddison 02:05.28 K2 14 McDonald, Rupert/Harris, Ben 02:01.94 WK2 14 K4 Open CANCELLED WK4 Open McGinty/Flood/Davis/Fogarty 01:39.51 K4 18 Bain/Gardner/Norton/Smith 01:36.01 WK4 18 Bryant/Higgison/Hennessy/Reynolds 01:49.77 K4 16 McKitterick/Clark/Graham/Pond 01:41.87 WK4 16 Basson/Taurins/O'Neill/Labine Romain 01:59.04 K4 14 Mitchell/Clark/Green/Barter 01:59.41 C1 Open Marius Florian (Gold Coast) 02:04.33 C2 Open Haas, Alexander/Donaghey, Jake 02:01.07 WK1 12 Demi O'Brien (Ascot) 02:59.52 WK2 23 Prior, Maddison/Ethell, Heleena 02:01.51 WC2 Open Allen, Amanda/White, Janelle 03:17.82 K2 12 Bednall, Darcy/Green, Thomas 02:27.17 C1 14 George Greathead (Brothers) 02:58.56 C4 Open French/Stewart/Loughry/Bigal 02:07.78 K2 23 Thomson, Dale/Fuller, Sam 01:44.70 WC1 Open Coral Derbishire (Sunshine Coast) 02:59.20 C1 18 Matthew Wallace (Brothers) 02:31.57 C2 14 Tucker, Rhys/Sheppard, Sam 02:50.86 EVENT COMPETITOR (Club) TIME K1 Open Ken Wallace (Currumbin Creek) 03:36.82 WK1 Open Naomi Flood (Manly Warringah) 04:09.50 K1 23 Sam Norton (Tasmania CC) 03:43.84 WK1 23 Jacqueline Beaver (Brothers) 04:18.19 K1 18 Bill Bain (Sunshine Coast) 03:45.47 WK1 18 Coco Howcroft (Sunshine Coast) 04:23.03 K1 16 Joel McKitterick (Currumbin Creek) 03:52.61 WK1 16 Shannon Reynolds (Bayswater) 04:28.61 K1 14 Hayden Clark (Currumbin Creek) 04:27.78 WK1 14 Rachel Duncan (Manly Warringah) 04:48.44 K1 12 Thomas Green (Currumbin Creek) 04:51.87 K2 Open Clear, Jacob/Stewart, Murray 03:21.42 WK2 Open Flood, Naomi/Burnett, Alyce 03:48.57 K2 Para K2 18 Norton, Tom/Smith, Scott 03:31.35 WK2 18 Higgison, Kirsty/Bryant, Allison 04:03.43 K2 16 Clark, Jordan/McKitterick, Joel 03:49.86 WK2 16 O'Neil, Monique/Reynolds, Shannon 04:09.32 K2 14 Harris, Ben/McDonald, Rupert 04:22.17 WK2 14 K4 Open Smith/Urquhart/Clear/Stewart 02:59.51 WK4 Open K4 18 Dunn/Bulmer/Petho/Gebarski 03:09.40 WK4 18 Bryant/Higgison/Hennessy/ 03:47.57 Reynolds K4 16 McKitterick/Clark/Graham/Pond 03:34.47 WK4 16 Basson/Taurins/O'Neill/Labine 04:04.39 Romain K4 14 Clark/Mitchell/Barter/Green 04:04.57 C1 Open Marius Florian (Gold Coast) 04:27.68 C2 Open Haas Alexander/Donaghey, Jake 04:10.59 C4 Open Loughry/Bigal/Beaver/Florian 04:02.96 WK2 23 Prior, Maddison/Ethell, Heieena 04:06.69 K2 23 Hardy, Pierce/Bolton, Nicholas 03:32.71 C1 14 George Greathead (Brothers) 06:01.80 EVENT COMPETITOR (Club) TIME K1 16 Alexander Graham (Ascot) 11:54.59 WK1 16 Tess Watson (Ascot) 13:07.80 K1 14 Hayden Clark (Currumbin Creek) 12:26.94 WK1 14 Rachel Duncan (Manly Warringah) 14:28.97 K1 12 K2 16 Clark, Jordan/McKitterick, Joel 10:57.03 WK2 16 Bulmer, Josephine/ 12:17.94 Davies, Maddison K2 14 McDonald, Rupert/Harris, Ben 12:25.39 LONG DISTANCE m EVENT COMPETITOR (Club) TIME K1 Open Sam Norton (Tasmania CC) 23:41.24 WK1 Open Hailey McGinty (Sunshine Coast) 23:43.53 K1 23 Sam Norton (Tasmania CC) 22:34.34 WK1 23 K1 18 Tom Norton (Tasmania CC) 20:51.70 K2 Open Maxwell, Bennett/Provan, David 20:54.91 WK2 Open K2 18 Bain, Bill/Gardner, Neil 22:22.24 C1 Open Marius Florian (Gold Coast) 26:25.03 WK2 18 Hurst, Madeleine/ 26:29.98 Walkington, Natalie WK1 18 Jordan-Lee Jones (Sunshine Coast) 25:

9 2012 National Team Selection Information The detailed national team selection information can be found here: site/canoeing/ac/downloads/2011/sprint/selection/ac canoe sprint 2012 selection summary 13 october.pdf 2012 Selection Summary all sprint selection events Oceania Championships SIRC Penrith NSW 1-4 March 2012 (Senior, U22, Junior & Olympic Hopes selection event) National Championships SIRC Penrith NSW March 2012 (Senior & U22 selection event) Selection Event 3 SIRC Penrith NSW *If required senior team selection An Australian Senior Team will be selected for one or more of the following events in 2012: World Cup 1 Poznan, Poland May World Cup 2 Duisburg, Germany May World Cup 3 Moscow, Russia 1-3 June *Priority will be given to the Olympic preparation needs of the National team. The team size for each competition will be subject to the published selection criteria including rankings and performance standards at the selection events, national program funding and the final international tour strategy and plan. u22 team selection An Australian Under 22 Team will be selected for the following events: North American Race Series 25 June-17 July, including one or more of the following: Ottawa International CAN 30 June-1 July Lake Placid International USA 6-8 July Welland, Ontario Canada July (site of 2013 Under 23 World Championships) Other International events as determined by AC junior team selection An Australian Junior Team will be selected for the following events: North American Race Series 25 June-17 July including one or more of the following competitions: Ottawa International CAN 30 June-1 July Lake Placid International USA 6-8 July Welland, Ontario Canada July (site of 2013 Under 23 World Championships) Other events/ camps as determined by AC olympic hopes team selection An Australian Junior Olympics Hopes Team will be selected for the following events: Junior Olympic Hopes Regatta Hungary September 2012 (provisional) Other events/ camps as determined by AC 14 15

10 Olympic Team Selection For more details on the qualification, nomination and selection of the Australian Olympic team, please refer to the 2012 Selection Summary. site/canoeing/ac/downloads/2011/sprint/selection/ac canoe sprint 2012 selection summary 13 october.pdf 2012 Selection Summary The AOC is solely responsible for the selection of Athletes to the 2012 Australian Olympic Team. Australian Canoeing will nominate Athletes to the AOC for potential selection to the 2012 Australian Olympic Team. Australian Canoeing will only nominate Athletes to the AOC in accordance with the total number of quota places awarded to Australia under the ICF Participation Criteria, following the 2011 World Championships and 2012 Oceania Championships. For the purpose of selecting Athletes to nominate to the AOC, Australian Canoeing will conduct Nomination Trials in each Olympic event. Up to 3 Nomination Trials in each Olympic event will scheduled at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith NSW, as follows: a) 1-4 March 2012 For K1M 200m, K1W 200m, K4M 1000m, K4W 500m, C2M 1000, a special Nomination Trial is proposed on 1 March and the Oceania Championship (2-4 March) is proposed as Trial 2. For K1M 1000m, K1W 500m, K2M 1000m, K2M 200m, K2W 500m, C1M 1000, C1M 200m, the Oceania Championship has been proposed as Trial 1. b) March 2012 For K1M 200m, K1W 200m, K4M 1000m, K4W 500m, C2M 1000, the National Championship is proposed as Trial 3, if required. For K1M 1000m, K1W 500m, K2M 1000m, K2M 200m, K2W 500m, C1M 1000, C1M 200m, the National Championship is proposed as Trial 2, a special Nomination Trial 3 will follow, if required. Note the final schedule of events at the Oceania Championships is subject to approval by the Oceania Canoe Association and by Australian Canoeing for the National Championships. To determine the nomination to the AOC, a best two out of 3 results formula is proposed in each Olympic event, with only the results of the winners of Trial 1 and 2 to be considered in Trial 3. Where there are more Athletes meeting the nomination criteria than the number of available quotas, the following events will be considered priority events for nomination to the AOC: K4 Men and Women, K1M 1000m, K1W 500m and K1W 200m. In the case a further Trial is required under the nomination criteria to finalise nominations to the AOC, World Cup 2 (Duisburg) May 2012 has been identified for this purpose. Athletes must meet the eligibility requirements to be nominated to the AOC. Athletes may enter more than one event at the Nomination Trials Canoe Sprint Olympic Snapshot Venue Eton Dorney london2012.com/eton-dorney Dates Mon 6 Sat 11 August 2012 Medal events 12 Athletes 246 Interesting Fact The Canoe Sprint 200m race will make its Olympic debut at London 2012 The world class venue (pictured) is a 2200m, eight-lane rowing course with a separate return lane constructed to international standards. It is set in a 400 acre park with a nature conservation area. In 2006, it hosted the Rowing World Championships, with high praise from both competitors and spectators. The venue s existing facilities have been enhanced for athlete warm-up and Canoe Sprint events during the Games. These works included the installation of a new 50m span bridge over a widened entrance to the return lake for vehicles and pedestrians OLYMPIC TV COVERAGE Day Coverage Canoe HOURS 2 Canoe Slalom session live and in full 4:20 3 Canoe Slalom session live and in full 4:10 4 Canoe Slalom session live and in full 2:10 5 Canoe Slalom session live and in full 2:30 6 Canoe Slalom session live and in full 3:00 10 Canoe Sprint session live and in full 2:40 11 Canoe Sprint session live and in full 2:30 12 Canoe Sprint session live and in full 1:55 13 Canoe Sprint session live and in full 1:50 14 Canoe Sprint session live and in full 2:40 15 Canoe Sprint session live and in full 2:00 In London next year Foxtel will broadcast 8 fully interactive HD channels for the duration of the Games, broadcasting over 1400 hours of live sport, and covering all 302 gold medals in full. This is great news for fans of the sport of canoeing who will now have access to over 29 hours of sprint and slalom live racing across the 16 day event

11 team.canoe.org.au Keep updated on the latest news, results and updates from the Australian Canoe Sprint & Canoe Slalom Teams while they train, travel and race both at home and overseas in the lead up to the London Olympics. thanks paddle pals! Australian Canoeing is proud to attract the support of industry partners through our Paddle Pals scheme, suppliers and businesses who are focused on sport, paddling sport and the health and wellbeing of our members. Find our Paddle Pals online at: canoe.org.au/paddlepals 18 19

12 GRAND PRIX DEC 2011 Champion Lakes WA Schedule FriDAY SatURDAY SunDAY 1000m races 500m races 200m races RACE SCHEDULE sprint.canoe.org.au Entries Open 1 Nov 2011 Entries Close 18 Nov 2011 LIVE STREAMING & EVENT RESULTS sprint.canoe.org.au venue/ course details Champion Lakes championlakesrc.com.au Western Australia s only purpose-built rowing facility, Champion Lakes is an exciting facility in Armadale playing host to a number of watersports including rowing, kayaking, outrigging and sailing. With a 55 hectare lake, 2000 metre international standard rowing course, warm up lake, boat shed storage area and clubhouse, the centre, which opened in 2007, is home to a number of sporting groups and hosts national and international competitions. other events in perth in December Fremantle Festival The Fremantle Festival will be held 18 Nov 4 Dec, adjoining the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships. Every year the streets of Fremantle brim over with colour, laughter, music and celebration. This year is the 106th Annual Fremantle Festival. Be delighted by a range performances, family activities and stalls. things to do while in Perth Rottnest Island If you have time, jump on the ferry from Freo or Hillarys and head over to Rottnest Island for a visit. Cycle or stroll around and enjoy the pristine beaches and relaxed environment. SUBIACO & MT LAWLEY Both places are great for coffee, dining and shopping. You ll have no trouble finding somewhere delicious to have lunch or dinner at either. Both are on the train line, but if you have a car, head to Rokeby Rd Subiaco, or Beaufort St, Mt Lawley. CottEsloe Beach & FREMANTLE One of Perth s most southern beaches is at Cottesloe. Great for a swim or a wander, you can dine in at the Indiana Tea House which overlooks the beach. There are other great cafes and ice cream parlours as well, not to mention the famous Cottesloe Hotel. Go 5 minutes north, to visit the Ocean Beach Hotel (OBH) for a beer at sundown to watch the sunset over the ocean. Or grab some breaky at the Blue Duck at North Cottesloe. Fremantle has something on offer for everyone. There are markets every weekend, with busking in the streets. Head to the harbour if you d like some fish & chips, and visit Little Creatures Brewery for a local brew and a great simple meal. Kings Park Take a stroll through the picturesque Kings Park and Botanic Gardens. Perched above the city, the park takes in breathtaking views of the Swan river and the city below. Visited by over six million people annually, park entry is free making it well worth a look. IMAGES ABOVE CHAMPION LAKES COURSE, SOUTH EAST OF PERTH AT ARMADALE MIDDLE DOME CAFE - FREMANTLE, COTTESLOE BEACH, LEIGHTON BEACH - NEAR FREMANTLE BELOW KINGS PARK DRIVE 20 21

13 GRAND PRIX JAN 2012 Ballarat VIC Schedule FriDAY SatURDAY SunDAY 1000m races 500m races 200m races RACE SCHEDULE sprint.canoe.org.au Entries Open 27 DEC 2011 Entries Close 13 JAN 2012 LIVE STREAMING & EVENT RESULTS sprint.canoe.org.au venue/ course details LAKE Wendouree, BALLARAT Lake Wendouree is an artificially-created and maintained shallow urban lake located in the city of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The name Wendouree comes from a local aboriginal word wendaaree which means go away : a story is told that when settler William Cross Yuille asked a local indigenous woman what the name of the swamp was, that was her reply. During its history, the shallow lake has dried up during drought conditions, the most recent an extended period between 2006 and IMAGES LAKE WENDOUREE other events in Ballarat in JANUARY Ballarat Beer Festival Visionary Wedding Expo Ballarat DuO things to do while in Ballarat Explore the great outdoors on one of Ballarat s extensive cycle paths, mountain biking and city walking trails or get up close to nature at Ballarat Wildlife and Reptile Park where you can hand feed the kangaroos. SoverEign Hill Ballarat is famous as the site of the 1854 Eureka Rebellion, in which gold miners, who had no representation in the colonial Parliament in Melbourne, rebelled against the perceived injustice of the gold licence checks. The battle of the Eureka Stockade on Sunday, 3 December 1854 has become a powerful symbol of democracy and the spirit of freedom in Australia, steeped within Ballarat s History and Heritage. Step back in time and experience Australia s exciting goldrush days at Sovereign Hill. Set on a former goldmining site, this award winning outdoor museum recreates in fascinating detail the hustle and bustle of life in the 1850s. There is so much to do and see. Botanical Gardens Take a stroll and relax, or learn about native flora in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Ballarat Tramway Museum Take a ride on one of the 90 year old trams which provided Ballarat s main form of passenger service until The vintage tram ride covers 1.3km of original line through the beautiful Botanical Gardens by the western side of the tranquil Lake Wendouree and takes about 20 minutes. the mt Buninyong Scenic Reserve lays just 15km south east of Ballara. You can scale the 745m mountain on one of three scenic walks, or visit one of the most significant koala habitats in Victoria. The lake hosted the rowing and canoeing events during the 1956 Olympic Games IMAGE KEN VIDLER & JOHN SUMEGI RECEIVING MEDALS AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 22 23

14 OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS/ OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION 1-4 MAR 2012 Sydney International Regatta Centre NSW PROVISIONAL Schedule ThurSDAY K1 M/W 200m Finals, K4W 500m & K4 1000m Finals, C2 1000m Final FriDAY K1 200m, K1W 200m, C1 200m, C1W 200m, K4W 500m, K4 1000m SatURDAY K1 1000m, K1W 500m, C1 1000m, K2 200m Heats/Semi s & Para Canoe Heats SunDAY K2 1000m, K2W 500m, Para Canoe 200m Finals, C2W 500m & K2 200m Finals RACE SCHEDULE sprint.canoe.org.au Entries Open 1 FEB 2012 Entries Close 17 FEB 2012 LIVE STREAMING & EVENT RESULTS sprint.canoe.org.au venue/ course details SIRC regattacentre.nsw.gov.au The Sydney International Regatta Centre is about one hour s drive from Sydney s central business district. It is one of the best rowing and sprint kayak courses in the world, and has an average of 50,000 visitors per month. other events in Penrith in MARCH Penrith Working Truck Show and Family Fun Day High Street Markets (Every Sunday) date 4 March 2012 Details 9am-2pm Held rain or shine. Bouncy castle, baby animal farm, Josie s, Jams, gourmet food, French patisserie, fresh baked bread, Batlow apples, arts & crafts, plants, antiques & collectables. Location High Street, Penrith Enquiries Penrith District Nitro Race Night DATE Tues 6 March 2012 Details Registration commences 6.15pm and racing begins 7.15pm. Entry for spectators is free. Location Sydney International Regatta Centre, Old Castlereagh Road, Penrith Enquiries things to do while in penrith Visit Panthers World of entertainment and try your luck at aqua-golf or your luck in the gaming rooms. There are a range of great restaurants in the complex since the recent refurbishment. The Cable Ski park is always a winner in summer. Water skiing, Wakeboarding and waterslides will keep you cool during the warmer months. The Log Cabin is the perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon. Sit out on the deck overlooking the river and enjoy some live music every Sunday. The food is great and the atmosphere makes for a lovely way to spend your afternoon. The Penrith Plaza is always an old faithful to fill in time while in Penrith. With 2 food courts, a cinema and loads of shops - many with bargains - it s a great place to spend time away from the course in air conditioning. IMAGES The Sydney International Regatta Centre MEN S K1 & WOMEn s K2 RACING in 2008 (the most recent OLYMPIC TRIALS) 24 25

15 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS MAR 2012 Sydney International Regatta Centre NSW PROVISIONAL Schedule WEDNESDAY 1000m Heats & Semi s, K2 Long Distance (LD) Finals & U23 K1 1000m Finals THURSDAY 1000m Finals & LD Finals FriDAY 500m Heats & U14 K1 LD Finals SatURDAY 500m Finals & 200m Heats SunDAY 200m Heats, 200m Finals & Remaining LD Finals RACE SCHEDULE sprint.canoe.org.au Entries Open 10 FEB 2012 Entries Close 29 FEB 2012 LIVE STREAMING & EVENT RESULTS sprint.canoe.org.au venue/ course details SIRC regattacentre.nsw.gov.au The Sydney International Regatta Centre is about one hour s drive from Sydney s central business district. It is one of the best rowing and sprint kayak courses in the world, and has an average of 50,000 visitors per month. other events in Penrith in March eating out in penrith IMAGES The Sydney International Regatta Centre Penrith Working Truck Show and Family Fun Day CELLO CONCERTS IN THE CAVES WITH GEORG MERTENS date 17 March 2012 details Jenolan Caves Concerts in the Cathedral Chamber are held regularly, every third Saturday of the month in 2011, commencing at 4pm. Jenolan Caves House generously offers complimentary wine & cheese after the Concerts from 6.30pm for all concert visitors. A chance to chat with the artists - all CDs are on display and for sale to a reduced price. The Cave is naturally rock conditioned at 15 degrees Celsius, warm in winter, cool in summer. It is recommended to bring a light jumper. Location Jenolan Caves Enquiries or Penrith Panthers Mulgoa Road, Penrith. Panthers has Penrith s best restaurants including... - Osso s Steak & Ribs Offering a range of sourced produce form Australia s premier regions the fair is contemporary yet casual but stylish. - Terrace Eatery Terrace Bistro offers a ready to eat menu, its quick and convenient and best of all a great variety of food. - Ming The Ming Asian restaurant boasts exquisite Asian cuisine and a fine range of wines in opulent surroundings on the top floor. - Kelly s Brasserie All your favourites freshly prepared and cooked to order. - Panarottis Enjoy pasta, pizza and other Italian dishes in the relaxed atmosphere of Panarottis, Penriths best Italian restaurant. The Log Cabin Counter meals. Seafood & Steak. Memorial Avenue Penrith Ping Kun Thai Thai Food. Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains, Penrith 26 27

16 THE NEXT WAVE OF SLSA TALENT Surf Life Saving Australia has formed a partnership with Australian Canoeing targeting surf athletes and assisting them in the transition to the Olympic sport of sprint kayaking. There is a very successful history of athlete transfer between the two sports. SLSA s new talent identification program, the Next Wave, is currently running a series of development clinics around the country to enhance surf athletes paddling technique. Testing was recently held for Australian Canoeing s new National Elite Development Program, with 65 surf athletes offered a position in the squad. These athletes will spend six months training before competing at the Nationals in March. For more information on this program and SLSA s partnerships with Rowing Australia and Swimming Australia, visit Naomi Flood, Manly SLSC 2011 DHL Aussies Open Surf Ski Champion and Bronze Medallist in the K1 1000m at the 2011 Senior Kayaking World Championships slsa calendar 11/ /12 SURF LIFE SAVING CALENDAR 7-18 Nov 2012 Rescue 2012 Adelaide SA 12 Nov 2011 Ocean Thunder Rd 1 Dee Why, NSW 17 Dec 2011 Ocean Thunder Rd 2 Dee Why NSW 18 Dec 2011 KNG Ironman Series Rd 1 Enduro Surfers Paradise, QLD 8 Jan 2012 KNG Ironman Series Rd 2 Triple Sprint Portsea, VIC 14 Jan 2012 Ocean Thunder Rd 3 Dee Why, NSW JAN 2012 Wave Warriors National Junior Challenge Wollongong, NSW 22 Jan 2012 KNG Ironman Series Rd 3 Eliminator Secret Location, NSW Jan Interstate Championships Homebush/Queenscliff Beach NSW 29 Jan 2012 KNG Ironman Series Rd 4 Marathon Perth, WA 4 Feb 2012 Ocean Thunder Rd 4 Dee Why NSW 12 Feb 2012 KNG Ironman Series Rd 5 Accumulator Coolum, QLD 19 Feb 2012 KNG Ironman Series Rd 6 Eliminator Noosa Heads, QLD 26 Mar-1 Apr Australian Surf Life Saving Championships Kurrawa QLD NEDP PATHWAY PROGRESS NEDP is a new venture driven by Australian Canoeing. It incorporates the previous ASC NTID program, AC National Talent Squads and is underpinned in canoe sprint by the SLSA Next Wave Program. NEDP aims to identify, attract, support, retain and develop athletes under the age of 23 or athletes new to the sport who have the potential to become elite canoeing athletes. The NEDP is designed as a cooperative venture engaging all key stakeholders to maximize outcomes. The program involves a collaboration with the SIS/SAS network and the AIS NCE program enabling targeted athletes to gain exposure to the experience and benefits associated with high performance sport. The NEDP aims to recruit and develop outstanding athletes and coaches whilst increasing the capability of medal winning performances at Olympic Games and World events. The program underpins the senior national team and ensures Australia s next generation of elite athletes. Visit

17 ADULT OCCUPANT RENAULT KOLEOS. EXPERIENCE THE UNEXPECTED. EMBRACE EUROPEAN STYLE, COMFORT AND SAFETY. Paralympic Spotlight Athlete feature Glen Pyne Greatest Sporting achievement? Representing Australia at Sydney Paralympic Games in Volleyball, and Australia at World Canoe/Kayak Championships in Szeged What keeps you busy outside of the sport? Work, I teach computer studies and science. Favourite Australian personality? I remember hearing a voice cheering for me when I was competing in Bench Press in Beijing in It said: C mon Glenn lift that bloody thing. When I had lifted it I realised that the person cheering for me was Dawn Fraser. I guess that makes her my favourite. Paralympic Games 29 Aug - 9 Sept 2012 Para-Canoeing is a sport that distinguishes itself from other Paralympic sports because it is exactly like regular canoeing and it gives people with various physical challenges the opportunity to enjoy the sport at all levels: club, regional, national and international. There are many subcategories of the event given the degree of the competitor s disability and it is likely that all of these categories will be added to the Games selection. Outback trails. DRIVE THE CHANGE City streets. ROAD TO RIO The Future looks bright with the next wave of sprint stars lining up to make the big step up. Billy Bain Hailing from Buddina in Queensland, Bain is one of Australia most promising sprint athletes and proved his adaptability this year taking out the Junior Marathon World Championship in Singapore last month. Bain has an extensive background in surf lifesaving and tour as a member of Australia Junior Worlds team this year performing strongly to reach two A finals. Bain finished 5th in the gruelling K and 8th in the K1 500 to continue his exciting path towards senior selection. Alyce Burnett After winning two gold medals at Bochum U23 regatta last year, Burnett has continued her fine development into a senior athlete after winning gold in the women s K2 500 and K events at Nationals and in the process securing her senior and World Championships team debuts. The Queenslander s best international results came at the Poznan World Cup finishing 5th K1 1000m. The Tweed Heads lifeguard has a background in surf and has only recently converted to a kayaking in 2008, The 19 year old was crowned Queensland paddler of the year and has her sights firmly set on representing Australia at the 2012 London Olympics. Glenn Rypp Rypp commenced 2011 in impressive style at Nationals with a string of impressive results highlighted by a 2nd place finish in the men s Open K and securing his spot on Australia s U23 team. The Holdfast Bay paddler proved his credentials as one of Australia most promising K1 sprint paddlers after becoming a duel gold medallist at Piestany U23 Regatta after winning both the men s K and K1 500 events. The 20 year old from South Australia backed it up two weeks later and amongst a strong field secured two bronze medals across Olympic distances with 3rd place finishes in the K and K Amy Peters The 21 year old heads into this summer of racing full of confidence after a dominant display as a member of Australian U23 sprint team this year, stringing together several impressive victories at regattas in Piestany and Bochum earlier in the year. She starred in Piestany winning four events, K1 500, K4 500, K and K2 1000, and placing second in the K2 500 and K2 200 to rank her the 8th most successful competitor overall. Peters then went on to win a further four events at the Bochum Regatta and looks set for an exciting career in the sport. Scott Smith A Youth Olympic Games representative in 2010, Smith became a dual U18 National champion earlier in the year combining with fellow compatriot Tom Norton to win the K2 1000, whilst he also tasted success as a member of the K4 500 team and showed encouraging signs to place 2nd in the K The 18 year old competed at Junior Worlds in Brandenburg this year combining with Norton once again to finish 6th in the K2 200 A final. Discover a new world of sensations with the Renault Koleos. Its European fl avour, ergonomic design and quality fi nish will instill confi dence and peace of mind. 10th Renault vehicle to be awarded 5-stars EuroNCAP safety rating, its top of the range safety features will make you feel safely cocooned, while its unbeatable 30 features package will redefi ne value in this segment. To discover more reasons for yourself, book your test drive today. 31

18 thanks to our regatta officials Thanks to our regatta officials who have most recently supported our sprint events. We look forward to your ongoing support in the 2012 season. Mark O Brien, South Australia Martin Finn, South Australia Derek Stevens, South Australia Jim Murphy, South Australia Sandra Murphy, South Australia Col Peters, Victoria Pedrag Bradilovic, Victoria Sharyn Alger, Victoria Jerry Brayne, Victoria David Leech-Hines, Victoria Jonathon Mayne, Victoria Jenny Mayne, Victoria Dasha Kopecek, Victoria Tom Hirschoff, Victoria Greg Kaeding, Western Australia Peter Martin, Western Australia Jerry Dunn, Queensland Lorraine Harper-Horac, New South Wales Jan Hall, New South Wales Norm Woodforde, New South Wales Fran White, New South Wales Tony White, New South Wales Fred Bahrami, New South Wales Greg Bell, New South Wales Robbie Stewart, New South Wales Joan Morrison, New South Wales Bruce Morrison, New South Wales Helen Brownlee, New South Wales Libby Anderson, Queensland Ian Hume, South Australia Laura White, New South Wales Thanks also to our New Zealand counterparts who will assist in officiating at the Oceania Championships Barb Harvey Debora Marras John Trotter Alison Harris Kate Austin Terry Newsome Richard Bicknell Ian Welch contact details High Performance & Selection enquiries Richard Fox National Performance Director richard.fox@canoe.org.au or Lauren Fitzsimons High Performance Program Coordinator hp@canoe.org.au Payment enquiries Mary Macaluso Operations Manager mary.macaluso@canoe.org.au MEDIA Enquiries Tom Collings Support Officer tom.collings@canoe.org.au Web & Facebook Enquiries Sam Lyons Sports Services Coordinator sam.lyons@canoe.org.au Venue Enquiries Champion Lakes, Armadale WA Caroline caroline.mcdermott@ara.wa.gov.au Sydney International Regatta Centre, NSW Philippa Dickson philippa.dickson@communities.nsw.gov.au MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL HEAD COACH I would like to wish all competitors a very successful season! It is an Olympic Year and the goal is set: GOLD at London 2012! It is a year when everything is about winning or losing. A few centimeters are enough to separate winners from the rest. I am not talking about seconds or metres... just few centimeters! It takes more than 100% effort on the day to win on a regular basis. Very often the minor details in your training preparation, and support team around you makes that small but important difference. That said, whatever you are doing, whether you are winning or losing, there are people around who care about you. A very important part of the competitors lifestyle is to be very well balanced between sport and family, hard work and great fun. Every part is vitally important for the great result! Good luck and have fun during AC Sprint Series! Martin Marinov NATIONAL CANOE SPRINT HEAD COACH 32 33

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