The UK’s top canoe slalom and kayak cross athletes will head to Lee Valley White Water Centre on 28 - 29 March for the 2026 Paddle UK Selection Series, a crucial step on the road to international competition.

With places on national teams at stake, expect high intensity racing as leading British paddlers and Olympic stars including Kimberley Woods, Joe Clarke and Adam Burgess among others, battle it out on the Olympic course.

Selection races are among the most exciting events of the season,  fast, unpredictable and packed with drama from the first run to the final.

Race schedules and spectator details will be confirmed soon. Check the Paddle UK website for updates and plan your visit to watch Britain’s future stars take on the white water.

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