Zone 5 (Vancouver Coastal) BC Games Trials

Canoe Kayak BC acknowledges this event takes place on the traditional territories of the Lil'wat, Stl'atl'imc and St̓át̓imcets First Nations.

Zone 5 Team

13 athletes + potential wildcards

Eligible Athletes

Ages 12-16 – must be born in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 or 2006

Must reside in the Zone 5, Vancouver Coastal Region of BC and be a member of Canoe Kayak BC.

Individuals must register themselves for Zone 5 Trials registration at www.canoekayakbc.ca no later than May 28, 2018.

There is no fee for the event.

Athletes may attend a second BC Summer Games to compete in Train to Train singles events ONLY if at the first Games they competed in Learn to Train singles events ONLY. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Summer Games to participate in Canoe Kayak.

Ineligible Athletes

Athletes who have qualified for a final at the previous year's National Championship are ineligible to participate in a subsequent BC Summer Games.

Athletes who have competed in a Western Canada Summer Games or a Canada Summer Games in Canoe Kayak are ineligible to compete at a subsequent BC Summer Games.

Races

Every athlete must do a trial in each of the following events:
200 m K1 event

200 m C1 event

1000 m K1 or C1 event (athletes choice)

Boats

Clubs are responsible for providing boats for their athletes

Selection Criteria

Zone 5 has spots for 13 athletes + potential wildcards to compete at the BC Summer Games. The selection committee will make the final decision based on results, age, development of athletes, gender, and team blend to ensure that all athletes have multiple competitive opportunities at the Games