Selection for IVF World Outrigger Sprint Championships, Singapore 2026

CORA is pleased to open registration for the selection process for the IVF World Sprints in Singapore (August 2026). Information on the application process, age categories and more are detailed in the Selection Document.

There will be a ZOOM meeting on Friday 25 July at 5pm Pacific to review and discuss the selection process and allow for Q & A. All paddlers who submit selection forms (see button below) will be sent a link to the 25 July ZOOM meeting; the link will also be posted on CORA’s website and social media channels. 

Note that there are no ‘Free Agent’ categories for Singapore 2026. OC1 race-offs at the Calgary Time Trials on September 20th and 21st will be for paddlers trying out for Elite V6 crew placements only (not applicable to paddlers registering in defined club crews). 

If you are interested in being selected to attend Singapore in a Club Crew V6 and/or Club Crew V12, or in Elite V6, Elite V12 and/or V1, please click the button below to complete your registration no later than 30 August:

Here’s how much and when you should expect to pay 

Upon submission of the registration form above, each paddler will receive a payment link for $200 in order to be included in the selection process. Additional $125 increments will be included in your payment link for any additional category, up to a maximum of $250 (e.g. Elite V6, V1, Club Crew V6). Note that club crew entrants will be billed after their participating club crews have submitted their prospective club rosters. Base fees are mandatory whether or not time trials specific to your chosen categories are required for your solo and/or crew selection.

After you’ve submitted your selection form we will send you a payment link based on your selections. Your payment will be required no later than 31 August in order for your registration to proceed to formal selection.

For paddlers selected to go to Singapore, there may be additional fees requested at a later date. In addition, each Elite V6 crew will be assigned a CORA coach and each Elite crew paddler will incur a mandatory $1000 coaching fee.

Club crews will be billed after rosters have been submitted.

Questions? Please attend the ZOOM meeting on Friday 25 July at 5pm Pacific (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82182996357?pwd=cSxnEVb36lCQ32EsTuJj3tMabRjI6I.1)

IVF World Distance Championships 2025 – BRAZIL

Distance Team Selection: NEW: deadline to register to compete extended to 12pm (Pacific) October 11th, 2024

Paddlers are now invited to register for the selection process for Team Canada for the 2025 IVF Va’a World Distance Championships in Brazil. NEW: deadline to register to compete extended to 12pm (Pacific) October 11th, 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 11th.
    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/EventDate
Deadline to Register to CompeteOctober 11th, 2024
Selection Time Trials, V6 Evaluations & Camp 1 (V6)October 19th to October 21st, 2024 (Sat-Mon)
Deadline for Predetermined Crews to RegisterDecember 31st, 2024
V6 Race-Off & Camp 2 (V6 and V1)April 5th and 6th
2025 Va’a World Distance ChampionshipsAugust, 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 .