Cora sprint council has been collaborating during the last 6 months to develop a new selection process. The complete document can be found on the CORA Resourse page. The following is a synopsis of the process, please read complete document for detailed information.
Canada is allotted five V-1 spots and six V-6 spots for each age category. There are six age categories for both men and women thus 6 age groups x 2 genders x 6 crews x 6 paddlers per crew = 432 paddlers (assuming all V1 paddlers also paddle V6).
Spots will be divided equally between Eastern and Western Canada. Two qualifiers will be conducted, one in Western Canada, and one in Eastern Canada. Times will not be combined as conditions and boats will be different. Based on participation at each qualifier, it may be necessary to reassign spots to either zone.
The V6 process has been divided into two qualifications. Club or set crews are encouraged to register and race off against other club teams to obtain four of the six spots in each category. The last two V6 spots will be reserved for those qualifying as the top 12 paddlers (per category) in Canada.
A new qualifier has been added this time to promote the best teams Canada can offer. Two - V6 teams (per category) will be determined with an OC1 500m time trial. The top six finishers at each qualifier (East and West) will be selected. Please note, if you wish to race V6 with the top 12 paddlers in Canada, please state this during your online registration. You will be required to qualify in an OC1. V1 time trials will be conducted for V1 spots only.
Online Registry: We intend to provide an online registry in March to record how many paddlers are interested in attending the Eastern and/or Western qualifier. All competitors must register prior to attending a qualifier. By pre-registering, we will provide additional information, when available, later this year. Please check back in mid March for the registration process.
Minimum V1 Standard: The Minimum Standards are intended as a guide to allow assessment of your competitiveness. The table represents the time needed to make the semi-finals in each category. The more competitive the category, the higher the standard. The times are approximately 15 sec off the time needed to reach the podium. If all five spots for a category are not filled from the minimum standard, seats will be assigned by fastest time, so please participate regardless.
CREW SELECTION: There are three ways to qualify, you may enter one or all
V-1(rudderless one man)
Top two qualifiers at each of the East and West Qualifying regattas will get spots with the fifth spot up to the coaches and committee to allocate. This would normally go to the third place finisher in either the East or West who is judged the best.
Competitors can qualify in one age category, if there is an empty spot after the qualifier you can apply for that seat in a lower or age appropriate division based on your qualifying time and again having met the minimum standard
SET CREW OR CLUB CREW (V-6 500m and 1000 or 1500m as well as the V-12 500m)
four V-6 crew spots go to the top two crews in each of the east and west qualifier. If one zone has insufficient entries to fill the two slots then the spot goes to the other zone.
CANADA I and CANADA II CREWS (V-6 500m and 1000 or 1500m as well as the V-12 500m)
Qualifying for the six seats on each crew will be in ruddered OC-1's. The top five finishers in each zone are on the crew with the 6th spot open for the coaches and committee to nominate. This would normally be the 6th finisher but the option is available to nominate a superior steersman.
Note: If members of a set crew also qualify for Canada I or II the crew is allowed to make substitutions for the members they losy to Canada Team.
********************************************************* Western Qualifier - Penticton, B.C. - May 11, 2008
(Hosted by Penticton Racing Canoe Club)
Boats to be supplied by False Creek Racing Canoe Club
V1/OC1: CLions V6: Advantage
Eastern Qualifier - Ontario - May 10, 2008
(Hosted by Toronto Sailing and Outrigger Club)
Boats to be announced later this year
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