Does LCKC train athletes that go to the Olympics?
If your child has big dreams for the Olympics or World Championships, you should understand the basic rules for age and participation and communicate regularly with our coaches to make sure they are getting the appropriate level of training they need to meet their goals. Other athletes can take a more casual approach to their participation. The first year an athlete is eligible for international competition, is the year they turn 15. The last year an athlete can compete at the Junior World Championships is the year they turn 18. The Junior World Championships are held only on odd numbered years so every athlete has two opportunities to qualify. Senior World Championships for the Olympic discipline are offered every year but the Olympic year. USA Canoe / Kayak is the National Governing body for the Olympic and International Canoe Federation Paddlesport disciplines. USACK is responsible for writing the selection criteria and running the selection trials for all of their paddlesport disci
