Starting out in the sport at just 10 years old, Georgia has already been selected for British Canoeing English National Talent Squad (ENTS) meaning that she is earmarked to compete on the world stage and hopefully someday at the Olympics. She is already on track after becoming National Sprint Champion Girls U14 at Nottingham National Regatta and National Marathon Champion Girls U14 at Reading in 2016.

Georgia will use her donation towards the travel costs involved with competing and a new boat bag. The money may also help towards buying a new changing tent at Longridge Canoe Club after their last one got blown away by Storm Doris.

The young canoeist’s commitment to the sport was what impressed the SportsAid trustees, particularly with her two hour training regime most days.

At the lunch Georgia said:
“My Headmaster, Mr Bevis, has been really supportive as he understands how sporting success can lead to academic achievement. He even gave me time off today to collect my award. Despite training nearly every day, I still want to do well at school.”

Photos Courtesy of B P Collins