Gps watches

Hi if your using a gps this year in the Liffey Decent will you enter your recorded distance here on this tread, its offical Distance 17.6 miles (28.2 kms.) Thanks Mark

Lower Liffey Provisional Results

Hi folks,

Congratulations to all who competed in last Sundays Lower Liffey marathon. We are aware that some results and positions may be mixed up and would appreciate if you could send any changes you are aware of to the race organiser at: brendang.obrien@daa.ie Thanks once again to all who turned out!! Roll on the Liffey Descent

Cancelled upper liffey

It is with regret I have to inform you all that because there will be no flood the upper liffey been been cancelled The Lower Liffey will still run on the 15 of august

DRIFT with us this Summer

On to day Thursday 05,Aug DRIFT with us this Summer Train fit for Decent's Train fit for Races Train fit for International Paddling Train fit for Fun Train fit for Ten.K

Now on every Thursday at wwkc SUMMER 2010 10Km races @Wild Water Kayak Club Thursday evenings 7:00pm Long Course 10K 3 Laps Short Course 2 laps Fun Course 1000m Race starts at Wild Water Kayak Club All Dates are Thursday 29 July 05,12,19;26Aug

Thomastown Ranking Marathon

Hey all, The Thomastown marathon takes place this Sunday July 25th. Long course entries taken in Bennetsbridge all other entries at the Thomastown Paddlers Clubhouse, with final entries at 11.30am, race starts 12 midday. Novice Race (1km) starts at the water front in Inistioge village and is ideal for any paddlers new to racing. Novice race entries will alos be taken in Thomastown with projected start time 12.30. This is an ideal race for those new to river running with only a few sets of rapids! Hope to see you Sunday!

July Racing!!!

Hey all! Reminder National Champs are on this weekend in Salmon Leap Canoe Club! Notice on Calendar! Later in the Month we have the Graiguenamanagh Race on the Barrow on July 18th (Now a flatwater race) followed by the Thomastown race on the Nore on July 25th! Both are ideal preparation for the Liffey Descent, with the Thomastown race qualifying as a rough water event!! Also both races have Novice courses for those new to racing and in particular our very young paddlers!! Hope to see you all on the rivers over July!! Full details for both races can be viewed on the attached flyer!!

PADDLEFEST 2010

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE IRISH CANOE UNION ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE OF ICU LEVEL 2 PROFICIENCY OR ABOVE RATHDRUM CO. WICKLOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND BOOKING FORMS PLEASE EMAIL wwkcjunior@yahoo.co.uk or pdonnelly@greatoutdoors.ie TEL: 087 8227120 junior PADDLEFEST Proudly supported by 24/25/26 SEPTEMBER 2010 presents incorporating POLO, SLALOM, MARATHON, SPRINT, WWR, GP, OPENBOAT JUNIOR KAYAKING WEEKEND NOWINIT’S THIRDYEAR ENTRY FEE: €40 FOR WEEKEND ACTIVITY, EXCLUDING ACCOMMODATION ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE IRISH CANOE UNION ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE OF ICU LEVEL 2 PROFICIENCY OR ABOVE RATHDRUM CO. WICKLOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND BOOKING FORMS PLEASE EMAIL wwkcjunior@yahoo.co.uk or pdonnelly@greatoutdoors.ie TEL: 087 8227120 junior PADDLEFEST Proudly supported by 24/25/26 SEPTEMBER 2010 presents incorporating POLO, SLALOM, MARATHON, SPRINT, WWR, GP, OPENBOAT JUNIOR KAYAKING WEEKEND NOWINIT’S THIRDYEAR ENTRY FEE: €40 FOR WEEKEND ACTIVITY, EXCLUDING ACCOMMODATION 

Carrick Results

A small crowd made the trip to Carrick-on-Shannon recently for the annual marathon! Here are the results! Remember next events are Sprint Champs/Galway Bay Race June 26th AND National Marathon Champs (SLCC) July 10th/11th

Royal Canal Amenity Group

Last registrations at 2pm. Race Start at 2.30pm. Race Finish at the canal harbour in Enfield. Directions to start - Furey's Bar on the old Enfield to Kinnegad road, ~7Km west of Kinnegad.

Notes: - There will be limited parking at the finish line area at Enfield harbour. - Short walk to adjacent car park. - Festival entertainment at the harbour 2-6pm

Race organizer contactable at 087 6828353.

SUMMER 2010 10Km races

SUMMER 10Km races start Wednesday 9th June dates are on the Flyer, there may be some other Wednesday offered by Salmon leap and Celbridge. When those dates come available i will send a post. This first one starts at strawberry beds Pub (Straw Hall).€2 per person fun race free

british marathon Champs, interest survey!

"The British National Marathon Championships will be held on the RiverDee in Chester this year, over the weekend of July 31st-August 1st.This is a fantastic course and is only 1 hour drive from Holyheadport. The Irish Marathon Committee are hoping that a large Irishcontingent will travel to this event and have ear-marked funding fordevelopmental paddlers and clubs. Anyone who is planning on travellingto this event please send an e-mail to "thomastownpaddlers@gmail.com",with details of paddlers travelling, so as the committee can allocatefunding as it deems appropriate. Happy paddling!!"

http://www.chestercanoeclub.org.uk/

Amended SLCC Ranking Marathon results

well done to all who took part in the SLCC marathon last Sunday on Leixlip Lake. Full amended results attached

Carrick 2010

Next Ranking marathon is in Carric-on-Shannon on June 12th. Race notice attached!

Junior Liffey and Upper Liffey Race

Over the weekend of 22nd/23rd May two races take place. On Saturday The Junior Liffey Descent takes place, full details on www.canoe.ie!

The following day on Sunday May 23rd, Salmon Leap CC host the Upper Liffey Descent, from Templemills weir-Leixlip lake! Start is 12midday! Please note that there is a novice race on Leixlip lake at 11am, ideal for beginners, especially any juniors, plus there is prizes for all who take part!! Full details on the upper Liffey are attached!

You would greatly assist the race organisers in their efforts to run this race well by completing this online entry form. https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=cm53cTlxUHZTQXRTSTMxRXZRWmFmNkE6MA..#gid=0

Kilcullen Race Results

Here are the results from the Kilcullen race last Sunday.

WWKC Junior Race results

Here are the results from the Junior race held last Saturday from Lucan-Palmerstown

Nore Results

Apologies for lateness of results. Here they are attached:

Kilcullen Race May 9th

Attached is race notice for the next ranking race on the Liffey between Ballymore Eustace and Kilcullen. PLease bring along your ICU card to be shown at entry. Also remember anyone who competes in 5 or more races during the year will recieve a "marathon T-shirt", so "get up, get out and get active" Online entries for the Kilcullen race can be found at: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGs0V2FGcXYtOV9pd1RjTHZDTnc3WXc6MA Thank You

WWKC Junior race cancelled

WWKC Junior race Saturday 24th April is cancelled For safety reasons we regret to announce the cancelation of this Saturdays Junior race The Esb will be releasing a 3mws flood for the Irish open Slalom on Saturday and Sunday

Nore Race

The annual Nore marathon takes place this Sunday! Short course Bennetsbridge - Thomastown and long course Kilkenny - Thomastown. Full race notice attached

New club website

Hey all! Thomastown Paddlers have a new website up and running. Feel free to come have a look, and if any of you clubs or individuals out there want to post links to it from your own sites feel free! Drop me an e-mail and we'll bang up a return link to yours! Thanks for taking the time! Donnacha (www.thomastownpaddlers.com)

Celbridge Results 2010

Attached are the results from last Sundays race. The Next Ranking race is on Sunday April 18th on the River Nore. Race flyer can be found in the calendar section.

Devizes 2 Westminster

Good luck to all Doing the Devizes and their helpers and supporters this Easter weekend we’ll keep an eye on results

http://www.dwrace.org.uk/

Devizes Westminster 2010 International Canoe Race – one of the ultimate tests of endurance travelling 125 miles in kayak or canoe from Devizes to Westminster – We hope paddlers, support crews and virtual supporters will enjoy this year’s race.

Spring forward

Just a quick note to remind all paddlers that clocks go forward on Saturday night by 1 hour for the beginning of Summer time so you need to reset alarm clocks etc etc before you go to bed We don't want you missing the race start ! thanks Eamon

Celbridge race this Sunday March 28th

The 3rd ranking marathon of the year is this Sunday at Celbridge Paddlers Canoe Club. This is a flat water canal race which is suitable for all paddlers. It is also a selection race for those interested in participating at any international marathon events this year, so some big names could also be on show. Kick off 12 midday!! See you there

Trim Race Results 2010

77 paddlers took part in last Sundays "Boyne Descent". Well done one and all! Results attached.

SUMMER 2010 10Km races

SUMMER 2010 10Km races The Marathon Committee Strawberry Beds, Wednesday evenings 7:30pm Long Course 10K (All=M/F/J/V) Divisions: All K2/T2/C2 All K1 All WWR/C1 All GP Short Course 5k All GP/C1 All CANADIAN Fun Course 500m Sr boats Jr boats

Dates 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 June 07, 14, 21, 28 July 04, 11, 18, 25 Aug 01, 08, 15 Sept

Full Details will be rolled out in May

Bob, brendang.obrien@daa.ie Mark, mbredmon2000@gmail.com

Trim Ranking Race Sunday March 21st

Attached is the provisional race notice for the "Boyne Descent" on Sunday March 21st. PLEASE NOTE: River levels on the Boyne are very low at present and final deceisions on course etc will be confirmed during the coming days. Any changes will be posted here!

GB-SPRINT CALENDAR

Some of the Marathon K-Boaters go to Britain for there sprint races Attached is their calendar when I know the races they go to ill put it up on the Marathon site as a FYI...

Slcc Junior Series race

It would be greatly appreciated if those who intend to compete in the Junior Series race next Saturday could complete the Entry Form on-line. Your entry fee will still have to be paid on the morning of the race, but your advance entry will help us with the planning for the race.Please cut and paste below link

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDI0RThjNC1LUk1VbVdvTlJHaUdoM0E6MA

All the best Martin Burke Committee Member Salmon Leap Canoe Club

Don't forget to check out http://www.salmonleapcanoeclub.com and http://twitter.com/SalmonLeapCanoe for more news

Castlefinn Results 2010

Attached are the results from the Castlefinn Marathon 2010. Any queries or changes needed please e-mail donnachabrennan@hotmail.com

Thanks to all that attended and contributed to the 4th Castlefin Marathon Ranking Race held on Saturday 27th February. A great turn out with 66 paddlers on the water from all over Ireland. http://www.donegalcanoeclub.com

selection policy 2010

I.C.U. Marathon Committee Selection Policy 2010

International races

World Cup 1 26th - 27th June Tyn, Czech Rep. World Cup 2 25th - 26th July Brandenburg, Germany World Champ’s 24th - 26th Sept Banyoles, Spain

Selection for the Men, Women, U.23 and Junior classes will be based on continual assessment taking into consideration performances at World Cup, ranking and non-ranking domestic race’s

Assessment Race’s

28th March Celbridge
12th June Carrick 10th-11th July Nat. Champ K1 & K2 7th Aug Selection Race K1 14th Aug Selection Race K2

Paddlers must compete in at least five ranking races to be considered for selection.

Paddlers wishing to be considered for the 2010 Team should notify the Secretary and Team Manager in writing before 28th March indicating which events and classes (partner name if K2) in which you would like to considered for.

Mark Redmond ~ mbredmon2000@gmail.com Gary Mawer ~ garymawer@hotmail.com

Exceptional circumstances may be taken into consideration in the selection of teams.

Assessment races and date may be changed if the committee deemed to be necessary with at least two weeks notice.

The aim to the committee is to send one senior boat, one U23 boat and two junior boats to the World Marathon Champ’s

Selection of all teams is at the discretion of the Marathon Committee.

First 3 Marathon Races 2010

The first three marathons of 2010 are fast approaching.

20th Feb - Junior Series - Celbridge 27th Feb - Ranking - Castlefin, Donegal 13th Mar - Junior Series - Salmon Leap

All three race notices can be viewed at the attached link!

2009 Descent on Setanta Sport

2009 Descent on Setanta Sport

The next Setanta Sport's broadcast of the 50th Liffey Descent is scheduled for:

Tues 02/02 @ 01:30 (Mon night) Setanta Sport Ireland Fri 05/02 @ 00:30 (Thurs night) Setanta Sport Ireland Fri 05/02 @ 09:30 Setanta Sports 1 Sat 06/02 @ 09:30 Setanta Sports 1 Thur 11/02 @ 23:30 Setanta Sports 1

Provisional divisional winners 2009 season

Thanks to Jackie Ryan Kilcullen for pointing out a mistake in the results

Long K2 Fergus Cooper / Morgan Cooper Contrast Div 1 Malcolm Banks SLCC Div 2 0 0 Div 3 Donnacha Brennan Thomaston Paddlers Div 4 Stephen Bagnel Mullingar Short K2/T2 Gary Mawer/Tina Mawer SLCC Mens GP Kieran Varley Thomaston Paddlers Woman Gp Clodagh Doyle Thomaston Paddlers Boys Gp Eoin Doyle Thomaston Paddlers Girls Gp 0 0 Canadian Sim Tracy/Tony Stapleton ICU

The Riba del Sella Trophy Salmon Leap 2384 The McLean Trophy WWKC 1306 Junior Club Trophy Salmon Leap k1 jr 0 0 k1 vet Malcolm Banks SLCC gp boy Eoin Doyle Thomaston Paddlers gp girl 0 0

Calendar2010 rev 4

Hi Packed Calendar this year it is always difficult to work around White-Water Sprint international’s and junior series So this is how it looks so far (attached)

Marathon AGM

Please find attached a proposal from Thomastown Paddlers along with other relevant information for this years AGM, including: Previous minutes, meeting Agenda, Marathon accounts and National winners. In an attempt to go green, only limited numbers of these documents shall be printed out, so if you wish to have a copy, please print them out and take them along with you to the meeting.

motions 4 the AGM

motions 4 the AGM attached

Marathon AGM Jan23

The Marathon committee would like to encourage all clubs and individuals to attend the Marathon AGM as we are keen to promote maximum growth in 2010 after a very successful year which saw year another year of sustained growth. It is hope that in addition to the normal business of the AGM, a portion of time will be allocated to discuss new initiatives planned for 2010 that will sustain previous growth and hopefully add to it. In the event you or your club cannot attend the AGM can we ask if you have any comments, on how last year’s marathon racing went or how it can be improved for next year, that you feel free to email the committee in advance with your thoughts

Irish Marathon Racing AGM 2010

The Marathon AGM will take place on Saturday January 23rd in the Spa Hotel Lucan (TBC) at 7.30pm sharp. Any motions to be considered at the AGM should reach the secretary (brendang.obrien@daa.ie) by January 10th.

Last Marathon of the season

Robertstown - Sunday October 11 Start12Noon

http://www.irishmarathoncanoeing.com/calendar/display/id/93

Super Kev crowned king of the K1 Class

This was in the Herald thursday 27aug2009 News paper clipping attached (Thanks Brian Buckley)

http://www.herald.ie/sport/other-sports/super-kev-crowned-king-of-the-k1-class-1871101.html

Photo k1 champs

Photo link comming soon..............

http://www.flickr.com/photos/irishmarathoncanoeing/sets/72157621998631321/show/with/3850311384/

results for 10K@WWKC

Please see attached results for 10K at WWKC Week 1,2,3 and 4

The race distance was measured by racers with GPS as being 9.9 kms long.

Thanks.

Martin

Marathon Constitution Update

All

Here is the latest draft of the constitution.

BOB

Inaugural Galway Bay Sea Kayak race

Sincere Thank you's to all 55 paddlers who turned up for the Inaugural Galway Bay Sea Kayak race. As an inaugural event organised at the 11th hour, the numbers are very encouraging, and we hope 2010 will be bigger entry still.

The race was held in the afternoon of last Sunday 24th May, a day which started with the great excitement of the arrival of the Volvo Ocean Race Fleet into Galway Docks during the early hours of Sunday morning.

The race was split into 3 categories (Novice/Standard & Racers Classes) to encourage particpation across a wide range of paddling abilities over different distances.

As it turned out, conditions on the day were decidedly challenging with a stiff SSW Force 5, choppy 1-2 ft waves, and swirling river currents rising standing waves at Galway dock mouth. Special thanks to Paul Murphy in his kayak and the fleet of Rescue boats provided by Tribesman Rowing club, Kayakmór, & GMIT Castlebar.

Congratulations to the winners of each Class and all paddlers who paddled beyond their skins to complete the laps. The downwind leg from Mutton Island back to Galway docks was for many a crash course in kayak surfing.

Fastest boat on the course was Dermot Hudson from SLCC in the racing singles class, paddling a SIPRE Marlin Ocean Racing Ski, his scorching winning time of 53:01mins for 3 laps some 55 seconds ahead of National WWR Champion; Kevin Pierce from WWKC.

Without the great help from sponsors/volunteers the race would not have taken place. so Thank you Sponsors - Bord Failte, Kayakmór, Mc Cambridges, ICU, River Deep Mountain High, Xposure & Galway Maritime.

How lucky to have such a wonderful Logisitics/ crew!......... Louise/Anna/Ursula/Monica/Koti/Sarah/Lara/Rakkel/Ray/Paul/Timmy/Esther/Johhny/ Sarah/ Meaghan/ Megan/ Geo/ Lohan Snr's/ and thanks to Chris Tierney for excellent photos.

A race website will be commissioned shortly at www. galwaybayseakayak.com

For now, photos from Galway Bay Sea Kayak Race can be viewed at

http://www.chrisdidthis.com/galleries/gbskr/

Results for the race are attached.

Hope to see you in 2010.

All the best

Jim Morrissey

Upper Liffey

Please find attached the race notice in .pdf and .doc for the Upper Liffey.

Can you also distribute this link along with a request for as many people as possible to use it? It's the advance entry form for our race;

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cm53cTlxUHZTQXRTSTMxRXZRWmFmNkE6MA..

Thanks Martin SLCC

-- Don't forget to check out www.salmonleapcanoeclub.com and http://twitter.com/SalmonLeapCanoe for more news

2009 Marathon Selection Policy

ICU Marathon Committee

Selection Policy 2009

Selection for men’s, women’s, U23 and junior classes will be based on continual assessment taking into consideration performances at world cups, other international events, ranking and non-ranking domestic races. please see attachment

All 2008 Race Results

Click below for All 2008 Race Results http://mbredmon2000.googlepages.com/

All club points Sr and Jr http://mbredmon2000.googlepages.com/clubpoints

and some pictures http://mbredmon2000.googlepages.com/pictures