Racing for Wales

Having mastered basic canoeing and kayaking skills, those of a competitive nature are fortunate because of the range and diversity of competitive canoeing disciplines. Many disciplines are in some way reflective of a range of other sports except that they are performed in a canoe or a kayak and on water. Canoe marathon and sprint racing can be compared to racing on an athletics track. Competitive kayaking on rough water takes the form of racing against the clock. Similar to ski racing there are two separate disciplines, one being a straight timed run (wild water racing), the other being a test of manoeuvrability through gates (canoe slalom). Canoe polo is very similar to water polo, while freestyle can be thought of as gymnastics on a river. Surf kayaking is broadly similar to board surfing on the sea.

To represent Wales, you must have:

1. been born in Wales, or

2. have a Welsh parent, or

3. have been resident in Wales for two years, residing in Wales at the time of selection.

4. and be a member of a governing body.

For selection criteria for each discipline, refer to the respective chairperson.