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Published 25 March 2014
GB CANOEING OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC PROGRAMMES
Athlete Performance Award Framework 2013-2017
This policy will apply for commencement from 1 April 2014.
1. Background
UK sport has defined a limit to the number of athlete places on the GB Canoeing
Olympic & Paralympic Programmes. These places are shared between the Olympic
disciplines of Canoe Sprint and Canoe Slalom.
A Performance Matrix approved by the BCU Performance Director and UK sport in
conjunction with published criteria for each discipline is used as a method of
assessing athlete performances. Athletes obtaining a matrix performance will be
considered for inclusion in the GB Canoeing Olympic Programmes and
recommendation to UK Sport.
The final number of athletes included in the programmes is dependent upon:
a) the limit assigned by UK Sport (23 Olympic Podium, 45 Olympic Podium Potential,
6 Paralympic Podium, 12 Paralympic Podium Potential).
b) GB Canoeing Olympic/Paralympic Programme funding.
Athlete places are reviewed annually in October/November each year with Podium
and Podium Potential awards running from 1st January -31st December each year.
There will be mid-term review opportunities in line with key season milestones at the
discretion of the Performance Director.
2. Inclusion Process
Athlete inclusion will be made by following the process below:
Eligibility
Criteria
Are you eligible?
Published
Performance
Matrix
Do you have a matrix
result?
Athlete Award
Banding
What level of
performance has been
achieved or can be
achieved in the future?
In line with the GB Canoeing Winning Margins Programme, for existing athletes on
the programme with an Athlete Development Plan (ADP) there will be reference to
progress against the ADP in addition to results. This is essential to reflect the
requirements of athletes transitioning between age groups and athletes competing in
classes with limited International start line places such as in Sprint.
All athlete inclusions are subject to signing an athlete agreement and signing up to
the philosophy and vision of GB Canoeing. Any athlete to be included in the
programme MUST demonstrate the appropriate full engagement, attitude and
commitment to training and the GB Canoeing Olympic/Paralympic Programmes.
Athletes must be fully committed to training to the level required and will be assessed
in accordance with the GB Canoeing five performance parameters (Physical,
Technical, Mental, Competition & Lifestyle) against the philosophies of the GB
Canoeing Winning Margins Programme (WMP). Refer to the GB Canoeing athlete
agreement for full details which include eligibility criteria.
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GB Canoeing Mission Statement
To consistently win medals at significant international competitions.
GB Canoeing Vision
To be the No1 Olympic and Paralympic Canoeing Nation with quality and depth of
excellence in all that we do
The Winning Margins Programme (WMP)
GB Canoeing has defined a method of working, titled ‘The Winning Margins
Programme’. Within this framework, we operate in a high performance
environment with the ambition to:
Make a significant difference every day
The philosophy that we expect our athletes and employees to embrace is
based upon 4 CORE values:
Commitment
Ownership
Responsibility
Excellence
We have a passionate belief and a commitment to the
programme, its objectives and its CORE philosophy.
We believe that taking ownership is key to our success.
We believe in taking responsibility for our own actions
and that strong and effective leadership is a cornerstone
to our philosophy.
We believe that giving your best on the day relative to the
circumstances on that day is at the centre of the winning
margins programme and that effective communications
with colleagues, athletes and key support staff is a
hallmark of our philosophy.
‘Challenging Best’
3. GB Canoeing Athlete Progression
Selection to the GB Canoeing Podium Potential Programme, by its very nature,
indicates that an athlete still has the ‘Potential’ to deliver, therefore Podium Potential
athlete awards will only be awarded for athletes considered on track to progress
towards Podium level performances and ultimately potential to achieve World and
Olympic/Paralympic medal performance in Olympic/ Paralympic events in the next 2
Olympic/Paralympic Games.
4. Athlete Performance Awards (APA)
Athlete Awards are provided with the express purpose of ensuring suitable
engagement with the programme and enabling the purchase of suitable equipment
by reducing the need to work dependent upon the level of the Banding.
Podium Programme
Athletes included on the Podium programme will already be performing at a minimum
of top 18 at the World Championships (top 8 Paralympic Programme) and considered
to be capable of a medal winning performance in 2016. Podium funding contains
three bands (A-C).
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Podium Potential Programme
Athletes included on the Podium Potential programme will be considered to be
profiled for 2016/2020 Medal performances. Principally under the age of 23
(excluding the Paralympic Programme), the rate of progression to transition from
junior to senior team will vary, but athletes are expected to have completed their
transition to podium standard by the age of 23. 5 funding bands are available to
podium potential athletes (D-H)
The podium potential/ Olympic Development programme is split into four
recognisable athlete groupings:
 Transition Podium (2016 profile in 2016 Olympic events)
Typically a senior team athlete who is on an upward progression curve, has
achieved Podium standards or is expecting to achieve Podium standards
within the next year
 Emerging senior (2016/2020 profile in respective Olympic events)
Performing U23 who has been operating at a final level at U23
Championships. Athletes typically remain in this zone for no longer than 2
years)
 Transition/Developing senior (2020 profile in 2020 Olympic events)
U20 athlete following a successful junior career, has moved into senior
ranks. May still be in secondary education. Will typically need to become an
emerging senior within 2 years and moving into transition podium within an
additional 2 years. Alternatively they may have come into the sport through a
Fast Track Programme, having achieved all of the agreed progression check
points.
 Performing Junior athlete (2020/2024 profile in 2020 Olympic events)
has made a final at JEC or JWC.
The profile of a senior athlete supported by the Podium Potential Programmes is
typically 5-6 years. This is a major factor that will be considered when discussing
inclusion in the programme, irrespective of any performance achieved.
Clarity on Canoe Slalom C1W and C2M Programme Support 2014-2017
The ICF Board proposal that C2M will be replaced on the Olympic Programme after
the 2016 Rio Olympic Games with C1W entering the Olympic Programme for the
2020 Tokyo Olympic Games means some changes in funding priorities. Appendix 2
of the Canoe Slalom Inclusion policy gives clarity to athletes on programme status
during this transition period.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Andy Maddock, GB Canoeing Programmes Director (Operations),
GB Canoeing, National Watersports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham,
NG12 2LU. 0115 9822094 ext 5 or [email protected]
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5. Olympic Inclusion Criteria & Results Matrix for 2014/15
Below is the matrix which will be used to determine the level of award to athletes from 1 Jan 2015 (or mid-term review) based upon their performances:
British Canoe Union World Class Olympic & Paralympic Podium Programme Athlete Performance Award Recommendations & Eligibility
Criteria for Consideration – 2014/15
Subsistence
Level
Olympic
Standard
A
Medallist
Top 3
B
Top 8
Placing
Top 18
Placing
C
Top 18
Placing
Medallist
Top 3
Finalist
Qualification Criteria
Canoe Slalom and Sprint
Racing
Senior World Championships
Canoe Slalom and Sprint
Racing
Senior World Championships
Canoe Slalom & Sprint Racing
Senior World Championships
Canoe Slalom and Sprint
Racing
Senior European
Championships
Canoe Slalom and Sprint
Racing Under 23 World &
European Championships
Canoe Slalom Lee Valley
World Cup #1
Canoe Sprint World Cup
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Paralympic
Standard
Qualification
Criteria
Gold
Medallist
Paracanoe World
Championships
Medallist
Paracanoe World
Championships
Top 8 Placing
Paracanoe World
Championships
Comments
(Olympic/
Paralympic Events
only)
Continuity of
support guarantee 2
years
(Olympic /
Paralympic Events
only)
Top 6 Placing
European
Championships
(Paracanoe)
British Canoe Union World Class Olympic & Paralympic Podium Potential Programme Athlete Performance Award Recommendations &
Eligibility Criteria for Consideration – 2014/15
Subsistence
Level
D (£12k)
E (£10k)
F (£8k)
Olympic
Standard
Medallist
(Must be based at agreed HPC)
Finalist
G (£6k)
H (£3.5k)
Qualification Criteria
Senior Hitting the Podium Matrix with clearly identified 2016
Medal Profile
Slalom Finalist /
Senior World Cup*
Sprint A Finalist
Under 23 World & European
Top 6 Placing
Championships
Slalom Senior World
Top 30 Placing
Championships*
Slalom Top 20 Placing /
Senior World Cup*
Sprint B Finalist
Under 23 World & European
Finalist
Championships
Senior European
Top 30 Placing*
Championships/World Cup
(Slalom Only)
Junior World and European
Championships
Junior World and European
Championships
Athletes who have not achieved a matrix result, are based at an agreed
HPC and have a previous track record of matrix performance and
remain identified with a 2016/20 profile using the published profiling tool
U21 athletes who have not achieved a matrix result identified
with a 2020 profile using the published profiling tool
Paralympic
Standard
Qualification Criteria
Top 12 Placing
Paracanoe World Championships
Top 8 Placing
European Championships
105% GMT
Official Competition
Top 16 Placing
Top 10 Placing
108% GMT plus
Top 2 Boat
Paracanoe World Championships
European Championships (Paracanoe)
(101-112% GMT)
New athletes Only
Top 18 Placing
Paracanoe World Championships
Top 12 Placing
European Championships (Paracanoe)
Medallist
(113-120% GMT)
108% GMT plus
Top 3 Boat
112% GMT
Top 8 Placing
Comments
Official Competition
(Olympic/
Paralympic
Events only)
Paracanoe World Championships
Non-Paralympic Event
New athletes Only
Official Competition
Under 25 Official Competition
Paracanoe World Championships
Non-Paralympic Event
New athletes identified with a 2016 medal profile
Slalom Athletes in Bands E-H achieving the matrix in more than one Olympic event can at the discretion of the Performance Director be moved up a banding to
reflect the increased equipment and race entry costs.
All performances particularly those maked * are subject to assessment of start line - must achieve minimum performance percentage / % Gold Medal Time (GMT).
Athletes included on UK Sport/GB Canoeing official accelerated development programmes can be included on Athlete Performance Awards at levels E-H subject
to robust UK Sport/GB Canoeing profiling and full commitment to the programme.
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Provision of Athlete Services:
CANOE SLALOM & CANOE SPRINT & PARACANOE
Podium
Prog
Band
A
B
C
Podium Potential
D
£12k
E
£10k
F
£8k
G
£6k
H
HN/ England
APA
£3.5k
Location
Coaching
Based at the
Podium HPC
Slalom -Lee
Valley
Sprint -Bisham/
Dorney, HPP)
Para – HPP
Priority support
from identified
podium coach
Olympic - Based
at Lee
Valley/Bisham
Dorney
Paralympic/TID
Based at HPP
HPC*
Based at Defined
GB Canoeing HPC
(Slalom – HPP,
Sprint & Para GB
Canoeing HPC)
Based at
Identified GB
Canoeing HPC or
Home Nation
Identified Podium
Coach (Slalom
Max ratio 1:4
boats)
Priority support
from identified
podium coach
Identified Podium
Potential Coach
(Slalom Max ratio
1:6 boats)
Facility
Access
Full Access to
All HPC Water,
Gym and
facilities
Full Access to
All HPC Water,
Gym and
facilities
Identified
Programme
access to Podium
Potential Coach
(Slalom Max ratio
1:6 boats)
Training
Camps
Core
Programme plus
bespoke PIC
camps
Core Podium
Programme
Core Podium
Potential
Programme
Full access to
core services
delivered at
designated
HPC*
Identified training
opportunities
subsidised by GB
Canoeing
(contribution may
be required)
Core
Programme,
requests
through
ADP/Coach
Self funded
Access to HPC
where available
Eng
Perf
Service
Provider
Full Access plus
bespoke
according to
individual need
Full access to
core services
delivered at
designated HPC
Physio/Me
dical
AMS &
Pro Active
Support
AMS &
Pro Active
Support*
AMS &
Reactive
support
No Physio/
Medical
Provision,
AMS the
responsibili
ty of
individual
athletes
WMP
Nutrition
Product
ADP &
APM
Unlimited
product
based on
individual
needs
ADP &
APM
ADP
Special
projects
Kit
Priority
Consider
ation
Limited
product
based on
individual
needs.
Unlimited
additional
product
through
online
discount
code.
Access
to
product
Nat
ADP
Talent
through
Squad
an online
(Slalom Max ratio
1:8 boats at a time)
code
*Note: For athletes transitioning into Podium, Support provision will be defined through the Athlete Performance Meetings based on perceived individual need.
Engla
nd
No
APA
Based at HPC or
Home Club
Identified
Programme led by
Home Nation
Coach
Self funded
Access to HPC
Exclusive
Water,
Identified training
opportunities
subsidised by
England
(contribution may
be required)
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Additional Information - ‘The Small Print’
NOTES
The Programme retains the right to modify any band level or finish position,
subject to the strength of class.
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Special circumstances may be considered. For example, where a talented athlete
sustains an injury and has undergone major rehabilitation that significantly affects
their competition programme, or where GB Canoeing highlight a particular class as
‘development’.
This award is subject to means testing in the event of annual income exceeding
£65,163pa (more detail on request).
As the strength of start line from class to class and event to event does vary, we
reserve the right to modify the banding accordingly; in such circumstances
percentage performance is the likely tool to indicate performance.
From time to time WCP may make a case for the inclusion of an athlete who has
not made the Podium matrix on the basis of performance/potential to medal at
senior level. Based on this we reserve the right to include additional athlete(s) but
will only guarantee the Band G or H award in this instance.
If an athlete achieves a matrix result in more than 1 class in an event, the highest
scoring result will count.
All APA amounts are subject to UK Sport ability to pay and therefore GB Canoeing
& UK Sport reserve the right to adjust awards accordingly whilst retaining the
principles laid out in this framework.
Podium athletes coming off the Podium programme on 31 Dec 2014 will only
receive a podium award until 31 December 2014.
In the event of an athlete becoming pregnant, GB Canoeing will follow the policy
outlined in UK Sports APA Pregnancy policy 2011.
Athletes may be included on the programme during the 2014 season but in such
circumstances would be included until 31 Dec 2014 and reviewed at the end of the
2104 season.
6. Eligibility Criteria
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To be eligible for the GB Canoeing Olympic/Paralympic programme each athlete
must:
Meet GB Canoeing selection criteria and those of the IOC, the IPC, the BOA or BPA
and UK Sport (as appropriate) to represent the British Team at the Games;
Meet The International Canoe Federation eligibility code with respect to their ability to
represent the British Team;
Be a member of the British Canoe Union and must remain so during the Membership
Period.
Not be serving a ban from participation in the sport for any reason (such as a result
of being found guilty of a doping offence or being found guilty of an offence relating to
betting, manipulation of results, corrupt conduct, inside information etc.);
meet the criteria as set out in UK Sport’s Eligibility, Conduct and Consequences
Policy for Athlete’s in receipt of public funding and/or publicly funded benefits as
amended from time to time;
7. Appeals Procedure
In the event of a member being unhappy with the outcome of a decision under this policy,
they may appeal in accordance with the process and timescales laid out in the ‘BCU dispute
resolution and disciplinary procedures for disciplinary and other non-doping matters’ policy.
The first route of appeal would be to the BCU World Class Management Group.
All athlete inclusion will be made by direct reference to the 16 Olympic and 6
Paralympic medal events. For this reason, athletes may be leapfrogged by another
athlete with a lower result in a different class as it is essential for GB Canoeing to
develop strength across all Olympic and Paralympic events. This may also occur when
referencing changes to the Olympic events after the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
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APA Payment details.
Payments of all GB Canoeing Olympic and Paralympic awards are made directly by UK Sport
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monthly in arrears, normally on the 25 of the month (or the nearest working day prior to this
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where the 25 falls on a weekend or bank holiday) and will be credited directly to your bank
account by BACS. You will receive your remittance advice electronically to your email
address provided to us on your Income Assessment Form.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC – formerly the Inland Revenue) is aware of the Athlete
Performance Award and has accepted that the majority of athletes do not have to pay income
tax on their award where it is their sole source of income. However, personal taxation and
National Insurance contributions are your responsibility and you are strongly advised to seek
expert advice.
Detailed information can be found for each discipline in separate documents:
Canoe Slalom – Published March 2014
Canoe Sprint – To Be Published by 1 May 2014
Paracanoe (below):
GB Canoeing Paralympic Podium Potential Programme Matrix Priority
There are 12 UK Sport nominated places on the Paralympic Potential Programme. These will
be prioritised in the following order for inclusion.
Priority 1
Athletes selected to the GB Team to compete at Paracanoe World and
European Championships in Paralympic Events.
Priority 2
2nd Boats in Paralympic events achieving 108% GMT
Priority 3
Talent Confirmation Athletes in order of %GMT
Priority 4
Athletes under the age of 25 achieving 112% GMT
Priority 5
Medalists in Non-Paralympic Events at World Championships
Priority 6
3rd Boats in Paralympic Events achieving 108% GMT
Priority 7
Top 8 Placings in Non-Paralympic Events at World Championships
*%GMT will be calculated on environment corrected competition
performances only except in the case of Talent Confirmation athletes whose
official training times may be used.
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