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The Clean Water Sports Alliance, which represents thousands of members, elite athletes and recreational water users, has welcomed four new members. The Alliance, which united…

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Paddle UK is saddened to have learnt of the sudden passing of Scott Ritchie, a member of both the British slalom and wild water racing…

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International Events and BCE

Paddle UK has delivered a number of international events in the UK to showcase the sport on the biggest stage. These events include:

  1. Lee Valley White Water Centre, built for the London 2012 Olympic Games, played host to the 2015 and 2023 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, and a 2019 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup event.
  2. The 2023 World Championships was the Slalom team's most successful ever Championships, with four World Champions, eight medals and four quota places secured for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on home soil.
  3. The National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont in Nottingham hosted the 2022 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships. The event attracted large crowds and teams across the world, with the GB team winning nine medals, Ottilie Robinson-Shaw securing a hat-trick of World Championship titles.

Bids to the International Canoe Federation and the European Canoe Association for these major international events are managed by British Canoeing Events (BCE) Limited, Company Number 11706573.

BCE is a wholly owned subsidiary company of British Canoeing established, in 2018, with the purpose of developing and delivering an international events strategy in line with our strategic plan. It is also responsible for the organising and running of key international events.

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Discipline Specific Information

There is available a range of information available which is specific to running events within each discipline. Below are some of the key things to consider in each discipline and

January 16, 2024
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Sports Presentation

As well as delivering a quality activity, it is important that it is well presented so that people can understand and enjoy it. Equipment There are a few things that

January 16, 2024
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On The Day

Ideally on the day of an event, as an organsier your role will be to oversee the event and to ensure that everything is going to plan. There will always

January 16, 2024
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Spectators

The majority of events will have some element of spectator involvement, whether that's a couple of parents who are there while their children participate or significant numbers of people. Ticketing

January 16, 2024
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Participation Interaction

It's really important that you communicate with participants effectively. Not only will this help to enhance their experience but it will also make the event run more smoothly from an

January 16, 2024
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Marketing and Promotion

The marketing and promotion of any event is essential in making sure members, potential participants and the wider public are aware of the event. Building awareness and excitement for your

January 16, 2024

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