Prepare to Perform at Your Best in Argentina!
Join paddlers from around Australia at one of three training camps available this year, designed to support athletes preparing for the 2026 Marathon World Championships and those aiming for selection to the Australian Marathon Team in 2027.
The first of these is the Albury camp, to be held on Sat/Sun 20/21 June, Gateway Lakes, Wodonga, which will be led by Mick Leverett. This should be the primary focus for junior, U23 and open paddlers, given the content (e.g. racing skills) and accessibility (weekend only, in driving distance for most paddlers). Masters should also attend this camp.
The second option is a weekend training camp from Friday, 3rd July to Sunday, 5th July in Sydney northern beaches, which coincides with VIC/QLD school holidays. This is a weekend that Brett Greenwood had already arranged to train with his doubles partner, which he has now opened to other paddlers. This weekend will also include participation in the PNSW Marathon Race at Woronora on Saturday, 4th July.
The third option is the Gold Coast camp, which will be held at Tallebudgera, from Monday, 31 August to Sunday, 6th September. This will also include participation in the PQLD Marathon Varsity Lakes race on 6th Sep. This is an annual camp led by Brett Greenwood with a focus on building speed and endurance. The late Aug/early Sep timing this year is set to provide sufficient recovery from a demanding training week before the race week in Argentina in mid-October.
Paddlers on the 2026 Australian Marathon Team and those seeking selection to the 2027 team are encouraged to attend at least one of these camps. We also encourage participation of other advanced level paddlers; your involvement and experience will help challenge those who are preparing for international level competition, many for the first time.
Attendance is optional and paddlers will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. Please contact Mick Leverett (0457 081 015, Albury/Wodonga camp) and/or Brett Greenwood (0414 666 484, Sydney and Gold Coast camps) to confirm your interest.