Are you a freestyle kayaker born between ’95 and ‘98?
If you answered yes then you’ll want to read this article about preparing for the 2013 Freestyle World Championships on the Nantahala River.
Courtney Kerin wins the silver medal at the 2011 World Championships. Congratulations Courtney!
Most parents and students think you want to train hardest just prior to a Worlds event. While this is true there is something even more crucial to consider, qualifying for the event.
How does a junior kayaker qualify for a national team?
A national team trials is held the year before the world championships. Meaning the trials for the 2013 World Championships will be held sometime during 2012 at the Nantahala River.
Coach Stephen Wright is the world's best coach. Your training and coaching this year is the best prep you can have for trials in 2012.
To best prepare for the 2013 World Championships a junior will want to train for the team trials held the year prior. The point we are trying to share with you is that a year of training with New River Academy during 2011-12 is a tremendous advantage to making your national team.
What are the age qualifications? The following reference is taken direct from the International Canoe Federation regulations page.
3.5 The first year a competitor can compete as a junior is the year in which his/her 15th birthday falls. The last year a competitor can compete as a junior is the year in which his/her 18th birthday falls.
If you are born ’95 to ’98 then you are the right age for the next junior world championships.
Why is a year of training with New River Academy the best preparation for making a national team in 2012?
• Coaching includes world bronze medalist Stephen Wright. David Hughes as an Associated Press awarded coach has coached multiple international champions. Sponsored professionals Brian Jennings and John McConnville join the team this year too.
• Training at the Nantahala feature. If you’re serious about making the prestigious Team USA then you’ll want to train at the feature. Whoever is best at the feature will make the team.
• Weekly mock rodeos best prep athletes for mental game.
• Competing with your peers. If you rise to the top of New River Academy team then you’re going to make the national team. It’s a proven fact.
Past New River Academy Champions:
Courtney Kerin- 2011 Runner-up World Champ.
Coach Stephen Wright- 2011 and ’09 Bronze Medals in World Champs
Jason Craig- 2009 World Champ
Todd Baker- 2005 Bronze Medal World Championships
Pat Keller- 2003 Runner-up World Champ
Ali Wade- 2003 Runner-up World Champ & ’02 World Cup Champ
Emily Jackson- Two-time World Champ attended New River Academy for her fall 7th grade semester.
Mike Quinif- 2002 World Cup Champ
Can you still apply for 2011-2012? Yes. You can still apply. Click to learn about our “Easy to Apply process.”
How can you learn more about New River Academy academics and training? You can call or email David Hughes to learn more.
C- 304-640-1001 or email: hugeh2o@yahoo.com
“And that has made all the difference.”
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