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Jessica Groeneveld
Chris McTaggart
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 Jessica
Groeneveld
Hometown:
Innisfail, Alberta
Current Residence: Chilliwack, British Columbia
Club: Cottonwood Kayak Club
Why did you start kayaking? How old were you?
I started kayaking when I was 12 years of age at the Innisfail pool,
after this I was hooked and started paddling in the summer doing
slalom with the club.
What was your best result? Why?
Junior Team Trials 2006. It was the first race where I reached the
bottom and was happy with it. With this race I made first boat on
the junior national team.
What was your best trip? Why?
2006 spring Team trials in Liptovsky, Slovakia. This was my first
international experience to see the competition of slalom kayaking.
What are you looking forward to the most in 2008? RACING. I love
going to races and the summer months of racing are the best times of
my life.
What’s your favorite place to paddle?
The good old Kananaskis. It is my home course and has such a variety
of paddling activities to do.
What other hobbies/pastimes do you have?
I currently took up Knitting I think it is going to be a great
airplane pass time. As well I enjoy Nordic skiing, and hiking.
Who do you admire most?
The dominating Slovak women.
What is the best thing about your sport?
RACING!!
Chris McTaggart
Hometown: Canmore
Club: Bow Valley Kayak Club
Why did you start kayaking? How old were you?
I started kayaking in a program that was in Canmore when I was 12.
What was your best result? Why?
My best result was 3rd on day 3 of Canadian team trials 2007
What was your best trip? Why?
Krakow, Poland 2006, because I learnt a lot on that trip
What’s your favorite place to paddle?
Tacen, Slovenia
What other hobbies/pastimes do you have?
Riverboarding, Skateboarding, Snowboarding and many other activities
What is the best thing about your sport?
The way you can take advantage of the water and how the sport is
developing more and more every year.
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