The Marathon Team Trials are held annually to select elite marathon racers to represent the United States and U.S.A. Canoe/Kayak at various International Marathon racing competitions. Athletes who qualify for the U.S. National Team are eligible to compete in the International Canoe Federation Marathon World Championships...
The Olympic Venue on Clarks Bridge will be the site of the 2009 U.S.A. Canoe/Kayak Marathon Team Trials. On Saturday, May 9 and Sunday May 10, 2009, the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club will host this event on Lake Lanier with a 30K for Senior Men, 25.5K for Senior Women, 22K for Junior and Masters and a 4K loop course for recreational and beginner athletes.
The Marathon Team Trials are held annually to select elite marathon racers to represent the United States and U.S.A. Canoe/Kayak at various International Marathon racing competitions. Athletes who qualify for the U.S. National Team are eligible to compete in the International Canoe Federation Marathon World Championships, Marathon World Cup series and other ICF sanctioned events. These trials will qualify athletes for the 2009 Marathon World Championships in Portugal.
Trials competitors must hold a current USACK membership and must verify membership at the time of registration on race day. For more information on USACK Membership, go to www.usack.org. If selected for the U.S. Team, competitors also must comply with the ICF statutes governing amateur status and meet citizenship and residency requirements as stipulated by the ICF and U.S.A. Canoe/Kayak.
Amateur requirements are available from the USACK on request. U.S.A. Canoe/Kayak membership is waived for members of foreign federations. Classes include Men's K-1, K-2, C-1, C-2 and Women's K-1, K-2.
Online registration information can be found at www.athletereg.com and closes on Friday May 1, 2009 at 9 pm ET. Registration by mail will be accepted.
The completed registration forms and fees should be sent to the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506 and must be received by Saturday, May 2. Kayak rentals will be available through Epic kayaks. For more information, contact Brian at brian@epickayaks.com.
An exciting 10K Dragon Boat Challenge will be a new event taking place after the Trials on Saturday. Registration for non-trial event and the Dragon Boat Challenge must be received by 6:00pm EST, May 8, 2009.