Paddle Australia is pleased to announce the canoe slalom athletes selected in the 2024 National Development Squad (NDS).
Designed to identify young paddlers with the potential to reach current and future national teams, the NDS provides opportunities for paddlers to learn and develop.
After a thorough process involving performance reviews from events such as the Age Nationals and Oceania Championships held earlier in the year, several athletes from a range of states have been selected.
Performance Pathways Lead for Canoe Slalom, Ros Lawrence said the athletes selected are a great group.
“Returning Tasmanian athletes Freja Boocock and Dan Andrews will lead the 12-strong group as they progress throughout the year,” said Lawrence.
“The state slalom hubs are doing fantastic work developing young paddlers and this group is well supported at home.
“I’m looking forward to seeing them develop over the year,” finished Lawrence.
Paddle Australia would like to congratulate the following athletes on their selection:
U14
Maddie Boocock – TAS/Derwent Canoe Club
Isabella Florisson* – WA/Ascot Kayak Club
Munro MacQueen – TAS/Derwent Canoe Club
Toby Watkins – TAS/Derwent Canoe Club
Amelia Watson – VIC/Canoes Plus Racing Team
U15
Cooper Ault – VIC/Melbourne Canoe Club
Kate Delaney – NSW/Big River Canoe Club
Alex Redlich – VIC/Melbourne Canoe Club
U16
Dan Andrews – TAS/Derwent Canoe Club
Rhys Macrae* – WA/Ascot Kayak Club
Abigail Watson – VIC/Canoes Plus Racing Team
U17
Freja Boocock – TAS/Derwent Canoe Club
* pending meeting state criteria
