Wildwater Canoeing
Coaches seminars
ICF Mini Coaching Seminars – January Series 2026
In January, we are launching a series of mini coaching seminars designed not only for wildwater canoeing coaches, but also for athletes, team leaders and enthusiasts from other canoeing disciplines. Every Wednesday evening, you can look forward to short but highly focused expert sessions delivered by two specialists in their field.
The seminars will take place online via Microsoft Teams, every Wednesday from 19:00 to 20:00 CET. Each speaker will offer a 20-minute presentation, followed by a 10-minute discussion. Among our presenters are, for example, multiple World Champion and coach Marie Němcová (CZE), legendary coach and author of the Wildwater Manual Jamie Christie (GBR), and well-known athlete, coach and event organizer Vladi Panato (ITA).
Participants who attend all four evenings will receive an official ICF certificate.
Program – Wednesdays in January 2026
- 7 January 2026– Combining WWC categories on the highest level
Speaker 1: Marie Nemcová (CZE) Combining WK1 + WC1 – training and competing during the season
Speaker 2: Theo Viens (FRA) Combining MC1 + MC2 – training and competing during the season
- 14 January 2026– WWC physiotherapists
Speaker 1: Clémence Castaigne (BEL) The role of the physiotherapist in the Team Belgium at the main races of the season
Speaker 2: Adéla Fialová (CZE) How the role of physiotherapists at WWC has changed over the past 10 years – what are the trends?
- 21 January 2026– Organizing WWC races – challenges, practice
Speaker 1: Vladi Panato (ITA) Mezzana – finance, planning, safety, sustainability
Speaker 2: Sára Seprenyi (HUN) How to approach hosting races as a novice organizer?
- 28 January 2026– Raising athletes on white water
Speaker 1: Jamie Christie (GBR) Responsibilities and duties of WWC coaches for children and beginners
Speaker 2: Jules Miglinieks (FRA) Multi-canoeing training for children between 15-18 years of age
We look forward to your participation and to starting the new year with inspiration and professional growth.
Microsoft Teams
Meeting-ID: 355 248 489 134 12
Passcode: F8YS3eC2
