Distance Team Selection
Paddlers are now invited to register for the selection process for Team Canada for the 2025 IVF Va’a World Distance Championships in Brazil. The deadline to register to compete is October 4th, 2024.
Click here to register and pay for the selection process.
Click here for the Selection Criteria (PDF).
We understand that fees are likely a consideration when deciding on registration. Please see below for the fee information that we are able to provide at this time:
- Paddlers can expect total expenses to exceed $5000 considering flights, accommodations, CORA & IVF fees, uniforms, and other expenses.
- 2024 CORA Annual Membership must be paid before October 4th.
2025 CORA Annual Membership must be paid by February 1st. - Registration for the program begins with $53 which includes the October trials/evaluation/camp.
- CORA Treasurer – Jonathan – says that once we know the number of paddlers involved, the need/costs for other program events, and the IVF registration fees, he will determine the remaining fees per paddler.
Important Dates:
| Deadline/Event | Date |
| Deadline to Register to Compete | October 4th, 2024 |
| Selection Time Trials, V6 Evaluations & Camp 1 (V6) | October 19th to October 21st, 2024 (Sat-Mon) |
| Deadline for Predetermined Crews to Register | December 31st, 2024 |
| V6 Race-Off & Camp 2 (V6 and V1) | April 5th and 6th |
| 2025 Va’a World Distance Championships | August, 2025 (Dates TBD) |
Please note that paddlers must source their own V1’s or OC1’s for the mandatory solo time trials. CORA is not responsible for sourcing solo canoes for the trials. Please contact Sherry at sherry@canadianoutrigger.ca for suggestions on who to contact for private rentals.
Further questions after reading the Selection Criteria? Please email sherry@canadianoutrigger.ca .
CORA hosted a Zoom meeting to go over the Selection Criteria on Friday, September 20th at 5:30 pm (Pacific). The Q and A portion of the meeting was recorded and is available to CORA members.