Press Release
Date: September 26, 2024
Re: Provincial and NextGen Team Nominations
Canoe Kayak BC (CKBC) is excited to announce the initial nominations for the 2024-25 Provincial and NextGen Teams. These nominations are based on the athletes' exceptional ON-WATER performance during the past season, showcasing their dedication, skill, and potential for future success. The final team selections will be confirmed after OFF-WATER testing at the Fall Training Camp, which will take place from October 15 to 18, 2024.
The Fall Training Camp is a key component of the athlete evaluation process, offering a comprehensive assessment of both physical and mental preparedness for the upcoming season. The OFF-WATER testing will be the final stage before the Provincial and NextGen Teams are finalized.
The CKBC Technical Director, Stan Marek, commented on the nominations:
"We are proud to see such a strong group of athletes being considered for the Provincial and NextGen Teams. Their hard work and determination on the water have been impressive, and we look forward to seeing how they perform in the next phase of testing."
Congratulations to all the athletes on their nominations, and good luck as they prepare for the upcoming Fall Training Camp!
Stay tuned for the final team announcements following the completion of testing.
Fall Training Camp Registration Link
2024.25 NextGen Team Nominations | ||
Matthew Lancashire | BCKC | Sprint - Kayak |
Carson Ko | BCKC | Sprint - Kayak |
Xander Mouland | RCKC | Sprint - Kayak |
Paige Johns | FCSCC | Sprint - Kayak |
Hayden McCulloch | RCKC | Sprint - Canoe |
Samuel Edgerton | RCKC | Sprint - Kayak |
Ari Ikavalko | FCSCC | Sprint - Kayak |
Matilda Lawson-Long | FCSCC | Sprint - Canoe, Kayak |
Avalon Lawson-Long | FCSCC | Sprint - Canoe, Kayak |
Graeme McCuaig | FCSCC | Sprint - Canoe |
Jack Kreeftenberg | FCKC | Sprint - Canoe, Kayak |
22024.25 Provincial Team Nominations | ||||||
Nathan Christensen | CCE | Slalom / Kayak Cross | Lucas Nelson | CCE | Slalom / Kayak Cross | |
Michal Smiesko | CCE | Slalom / Kayak Cross | Zach Smith | FCKC | Sprint - Canoe | |
Brian Malfesi | RCKC | Sprint - Kayak | Marko Radovic | FCSCC | Sprint - Kayak | |
Marcus Omelus-Butt | CCE | Slalom / Kayak Cross | Xander Thompson | FCSCC | Sprint - Canoe | |
Xavier Vaughan | CCE | Slalom / Kayak Cross | Mischa Grover | KCKC | Sprint - Canoe | |
Kahlen Tsze | FCSCC | Sprint - Kayak | Corben Hickey | KCKC | Sprint - Canoe | |
Thomas Colhoun | BCKC | Sprint - Kayak | Abby Charlesworth | FCKC | Sprint - Canoe | |
Veronica So | FCSCC | Sprint - Canoe | Peter Thomson-Whike | FCSCC | Sprint - Kayak | |
Damian Hickey | KCKC | Sprint - Kayak | Evan Cummings | FCSCC | Sprint - Kayak | |
Lukas Goas | FCSCC | Sprint - Kayak | Alex Smith | FCKC | Sprint - Canoe | |
Harris Hunter | KCKC | Sprint - Kayak | Roxie Bodnar | FCKC | Sprint - Canoe | |
Keisa Bleiler | FCSCC | Sprint - Canoe | Eliza Grob | FCSCC | Sprint - Canoe | |
Jeffrey Sun | FCKC | Sprint - Canoe | Senika Velisek | FCSCC | Sprint - Kayak |