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2018-11-26

ICF congress unanimously votes to continue its campaign for SUP oversight

[paddleworldwide] The International Canoe Federation's recent congress in Budapest saw a unanimous vote to continue its efforts to govern stand-up paddling. Key discussions also included extending anti-doping education, securing a significant Eurosport broadcast deal for World Cup events, and improving... >>

2018-11-26

ICF congress voice support for stand up paddling campaign

[canoeicf] The congress of the International Canoe Federation has voted unanimously to continue to fight for the right to oversee stand up paddling following a successful meeting in Budapest, Hungary. Congress was told several countries had expressed a strong desire to host an ICF SUP World Championships in... >>

2018-11-16

Canoeing South Africa prepares to fight massive funding cuts

[canoeicf] Canoeing South Africa is appealing to the national government to relook at its funding model to national federations as High Performance and development programmes continue to be slashed to deal with drastic cuts in funding from the national Department of Sport and Recreation and the National... >>

2018-11-16

Canoeing South Africa appeals for funding stability amid drastic cuts

[paddleworldwide] Canoeing South Africa is urgently appealing to the national government to reconsider its funding model for sports federations. Drastic cuts from the Department of Sport and Recreation and the National Lottery Commission have severely impacted high-performance and development programs, threatening... >>

2018-11-01

ICF development program: Fostering global paddling excellence

[paddleworldwide] The International Canoe Federation's Talent Identification Program (TIP) is proving highly successful, nurturing new paddling talent in developing regions worldwide. This initiative has led to significant medal victories at events like the Youth Olympic Games and PanAm Games, with former... >>

2018-11-01

Recent triumphs highlight success of ICF development programme

[canoeicf] The gold medal won by Terence Saramandif from Mauritius at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games put smiles on the faces of a lot of people, including those within the International Canoe Federation responsible for the development of canoeing around the world. Saramandif is a graduate of the ICF’s Talent... >>

2018-10-29

Koper Cup in ocean racing and SUP scheduled for November

[canoeicf] For all ocean racers and stand up paddlers - details of the International Cup of Koper race, downwind categories, in Slovenia next month. The race will be held in a window of 2 days, Saturday, November 17, 2018 or Sunday, November 18, 2018 - depending on the best downwind conditions. The exact... >>

2018-10-29

International Koper Cup: Ocean racing and SUP event in Slovenia

[paddleworldwide] Prepare for the International Koper Cup, an exciting ocean racing and stand-up paddleboarding event in Slovenia. Scheduled for November 17th or 18th, this competition promises thrilling downwind conditions. Participants will navigate the Adriatic coast, with details on race direction and start... >>

2018-10-25

Olympians aim to conquer Kwanza River to raise awareness of pollution

[canoeicf] In early 2018 the International Canoe Federation began a partnership with Cleanseas.org, building a relationship with the IOC and the UN Environmental department to help raise awareness of the catastrophic problem of single use plastic in the waterways around the world. The ICF is excited to... >>

2018-10-25

Kwanza River descent by Olympians to raise awareness of plastic pollution

[paddleworldwide] An international team, led by Olympian Mike Dawson, will undertake the first full descent of Angola's Kwanza River Gorge. This expedition, in partnership with the ICF and Cleanseas.org, seeks to document and raise global awareness about the devastating impact of single-use plastic waste on... >>