Canoe Kayak Canada is the national governing body for competitive paddling in Canada, one of Canada’s top performing summer sports with a total of 26 Olympic medals, and a leader in the Paralympic movement. Canoe Kayak Canada is a member-based organization that includes an intricate network of clubs as well as provincial, territorial and divisional paddling associations. Elite National Team athletes proudly represent Canada at various competitions around the globe – most notably the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Pan American Games, ICF World Cups as well as Junior, Under 23 and Senior World Championships.

The Events Officer will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of domestic canoe kayak events playing a key role in planning, coordinating, monitoring, executing, and reporting on National level competitions. Additional responsibilities will include developing task charts for event execution, administrative, travel support, coordination and implementation of hosting guidelines for National events and servicing relationships with Host Organizing Committees (HOC).

If you or someone you know is interested in this role and would like to apply, please check out the full job description here.

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 10, 2023

Canoe Kayak Canada is looking for an individual to join the Sprint Racing Domestic Development Committee. The Domestic Development Committee (DDC) is a sub-committee of the Sprint Racing Council. The main role of the DDC is to provide technical direction and oversight of the domestic development aspects of the discipline.

Some of the key duties of the DDC include:

• Promote and foster, for the purpose of perpetuating, sprint canoe racing in Canada
• In collaboration with CKC staff, advance the interests of domestic programs including LTAD initiatives
• Oversee the annual National Championships in the Sprint Racing Discipline

The DDC is a vital component of the Sprint Racing Discipline and requires a dynamic, experienced individual to support the committee in its work to ensure the ongoing development of the sport.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of Canoe Kayak Canada’s domestic club system, domestic competition in Canada, as well as the Sprint Racing Discipline Competition Rulebook
• Experience working on CKC volunteer committees
• Knowledge of the Canadian sport system is an asset
• Ability to work in both official languages is an asset
• Ability to commit to at least one or two-hour phone call a month, (though sometimes more during the racing season when specific issues arise.)
• Willing and able to travel to two or three in person meetings a year, which take place over a weekend (including the Canadian National Championships and CKC Annual Summit)

This volunteer position is to fill a vacancy on the DDC and therefore has a term ending at the 2020 CKC Summit. The position could be renewed for a 2 year term at that date should the SRC choose to appoint the successful individual for a full term.

Interested candidates are required to complete the attached form in order to be considered for the position.

Deadline for applications is Midnight EST on March 13, 2020.

Please send applications to Pierre Luc Laliberte, by email to pierreluclaliberte@gmail.com

Canoe Kayak Canada is seeking qualified candidates who are willing to file the role of Chief Judge, Assistant Chief Judge as well as Chief Scoring Officer at the Canoe Slalom Team Trials and National Championships. The positions of Chief Judge, Assistant Chief Judge and Chief Scoring Officer are unpaid volunteer positions. Interested candidates are invited to submit an expression of interest in accordance with the guidelines set out in this notice.

2020 Canoe Slalom Team Trials

The Team Trials will be held in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC from May 4-10, with slalom competitions held the 9th – 10th.

2020 Canoe Slalom National Championships

The Whitewater National Championships will be held in Chilliwack, BC from August 3-9, with slalom competitions held the 8th – 9th.

Chief Judge

Job Description

The Chief Judge’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the competition is run as per the International Canoe Federation (ICF) competition rules. The Chief Judge is the final arbiter on all judging matters and may disqualify competitors and grant reruns when appropriate. The Chief Judge will also review all inquiries and protests to ensure the ICF competition rules are followed. The Chief Judge is a member of the course approval committee and will use available technology to be aware of changes to race conditions and respond accordingly. The Chief Judge will also lead the Team Leaders Meeting, Gate Judge meeting, direct section gate judges and fulfill all other usual duties.

Recommended Qualifications & Experience

The Chief Judge should hold a valid ICF Canoe Slalom ITO license and will have previous experience as a Chief Judge or Assistant Chief Judge at a previous National Championships or Team Trials. Candidates who don’t have an ICF ITO license who can demonstrate the appropriate level of experience may also be considered.

Assistant Chief Judge

Job Description

The Assistant Chief Judge will collaborate closely with the Chief Judge and will assist with administrative tasks related to the competition. The assistant Chief Judge will collect inquiries from Team Leaders and review

judging documents for accuracy. The Assistant Chief Judge will assist the Chief Judge in the formulation of decisions concerning protests. The Assistant Chief Judge will report to the Chief Judge.

Recommended Qualifications & Experience

The Assistant Chief Judge should hold a valid ICF Canoe Slalom ITO license and will have previous experience as a Chief Judge or Assistant Chief Judge at Provincial Championships or competitions. Candidates who don’t hold an ICF ITO license who can demonstrate the appropriate level of experience may also be considered.

Chief scoring officer

Job Description

The Chief Scoring Officer is responsible for the calculation and posting of accurate competition results based on data received under the direction of the Chief Judge. He/she shall indicate the time of posting for each category as it is completed. Furthermore, they are also responsible for the setup and maintenance of lines of communication between start and finish and between the judges and the scoring office. He/she is responsible for the installation and proper functioning of all technical equipment required for the competition. The Chief of Scoring is also responsible for the management of the competition start lists throughout the Championships.

Recommended Qualifications & Experience

The Chief of Scoring Officer should hold a valid ICF Canoe Slalom ITO license and will have extensive knowledge of the operation of Canoe 123 Timing Software and the set-up of Alge Timing equipment required at start, finish and the scoring office. Candidates who don’t hold an ICF ITO license who can demonstrate the appropriate level of experience may also be considered.

Application Deadline

Please send applications with a summary of qualifications and experience to jcartwright@canoekayak.ca by end of day on March 1st, 2020.

Canoe Kayak Canada is looking for an individual to join the Sprint Racing Council and fill the role of Chair/Commodore of the Council. The Sprint Racing Council (SRC) is a technical committee of CKC that is representative of the CKC Paddling Association members active in the sprint racing discipline. It is one of three disciplines that currently make up the Paddling Discipline class of members within CKC.

The main role of the Council is to provide technical direction of the discipline and as such it operates with a relatively high degree of autonomy on technical matters specific to the discipline and to direct the sprint paddling discipline in Canada.

The Chair/Commodore of the SRC is the chief spokesperson of the Sprint Racing Discipline. He or she shall preside at all meetings of the Member clubs and of the Sprint Racing Council and shall be charged with the general supervision of the business and affairs of the Sprint Racing Discipline of CKC. As Chair/Commodore of the SRC, this person will also have a position on the CKC Board of Directors.

Candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Be 18 years of age or older,
• Have the power under law to contract,
• Be a resident of Canada,
• Have not been declared incapable by a court in Canada or in another country,
• Do not have the status of bankrupt, and
• Satisfies the requirements of the Income Tax Act in relation to the eligibility to serve as a director of a registered charity
• Be a current member in good standing of a Sprint Racing Paddling Association member of CKC

In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of CKC and the Sprint Racing Discipline
• Experience working on CKC volunteer committees
• A specific skill set or expertise that would be of benefit to the SRC and CKC
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge of the Canadian sport system is an asset
• Ability to work in both official languages is an asset
• Ability to commit approximately 20-25 hours per month to the work of the SRC and the CKC Board
• Willing and able to travel if necessary

This is a volunteer position with a two year term.

Interested candidates are required to complete the attached form in order to be considered for the position.

Deadline for applications is Midnight EST on October 11, 2019.

Please send applications to Casey Wade, CEO, by email to cwade@canoekayak.ca

Canoe Kayak Canada is looking for one individual to join the organization’s Sprint Domestic Development Committee (DDC) as the Athlete Representative. This position is instrumental in providing an athlete’s perspective to the discussions and decision-making of the organization.

The main role of the DDC is to provide technical expertise and guidance to CKC staff and in particular the Director of Development for the domestic aspect of the sprint racing discipline.

The Athlete Representative for the DDC is not required to be or have been previously a National Team Athlete, or be an active athlete. However, the ideal candidate should have experience racing at the Canoe Kayak Canada National Championships within the last few years.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of Canoe Kayak Canada’s domestic club system, domestic competition in Canada, as well as the Sprint Racing Discipline Competition Rulebook
• Ability to commit to at least one or two-hour phone call a month, (though sometimes more during the racing season when specific issues arise.)
• Willing and able to travel to two or three in person meetings a year, which take place over a weekend (including the Canadian National Championships and CKC Annual Summit)

This is a volunteer position with a two year term.

Interested candidates are required to complete the attached form in order to be considered for the position.

Deadline for applications is midnight EST on Friday, October 4^th, 2019.

Please send applications to Chair of the CKC Athlete Committee, care of Genevieve Orton by email to ortongenevieve@gmail.com .

Call for Candidates – Freestyle Committee

Canoe Kayak Canada is looking for individuals to join the Freestyle Committee. This is a sub-committee of the Canoe Kayak Canada Whitewater (CKC-W) Council. The main role of the Freestyle Committee is to provide technical direction and oversight of the Freestyle discipline. The Freestyle Committee will meet at least twice per year via telephone conference and is made up of the following 8 roles:

• 1 Chairperson (Elected by FS Committee Members)
• 1 Athlete Representative (Elected by the National Freestyle Team)
• 3 Regional Representatives from Western Canada (Elected by CKC-W Council)
• 3 Regional Representatives from Eastern Canada (Elected by CKC-W Council)

The CKC Whitewater Council is seeking nominations for the following positions. Nominations will be elected by the CKC-W council.

• 1 Regional Representatives from Western Canada (BC, AB, YK, NWT) for a 2 year term
• 1 Regional Representatives from Eastern Canada (SK, ON, QC, NS) for a 2 year term

Candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Be 18 years of age or older,
• Be a current member in good standing of CKC and the appropriate provincial/territorial association which they represent

In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive knowledge of Freestyle programs and the Canadian sport system as it relates to the discipline
• Experience working on volunteer committees
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in both official languages is an asset

Interested candidates are invited to complete the attached form to be considered for a position

CKC Candidate Qualification Form

Deadline for applications is Midnight EST on October 20^th, 2019.

Please send applications to Scott Best by email at sbest@canoekayak.ca.

Freestyle Coaching Services – Expression of Interest

The Canoe Kayak Canada Freestyle Committee is interested in engaging a coach or set of coaches to support the development of Canadian Freestyle athletes between January 2020 and October 2021 (post Nottingham World Championships).

We are looking for coach(es) to provide the following services:

• Organize athlete developmental and performance training camp(s) for current and potential national team athletes
• During these camps address the following aspects of high performance:
• Mental preparation
• Emotional tools
• Strategies for working with a coach / receiving feedback
• Technical instruction for refining current tricks and learning new ones
• Video review in support of on water sessions
• Strategies for training on their own at home
• Ride routine planning and maximizing scoring potential
• Developing an action plan for continued development

An additional service offering would be remote video review and support for action plan implementation for athletes.

Coaches could be engaged on a contract basis for a single camp or multiple camps, depending on athlete interest, location availability and overall funds available.

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit the following information:

• Freestyle and Coaching experience
• Relevant coaching / instructor certifications or training taken
• Proposed availability, dates and location(s) for training camps
• Proposed pricing framework per day (including athlete accommodations if required)
• Proposed pricing framework for remote athlete support (if you choose to offer it)
• Proposed approach to a long-term progressive development program that would maximize Canadian athlete results at the 2021 World Championships
• How you would share information and recommendations back to the CKC Freestyle Committee

Please send your Expression of Interest to Scott Best at sbest@canoekayak.ca by midnight October 20th, 2019

Call for Candidates – Freestyle Committee

Canoe Kayak Canada is looking for individuals to join the Freestyle Committee. This is a sub-committee of the Canoe Kayak Canada Whitewater (CKC-W) Council. The main role of the Freestyle Committee is to provide technical direction and oversight of the Freestyle discipline. The Freestyle Committee will meet at least twice per year via telephone conference and is made up of the following 8 roles:

• 1 Chairperson (Elected by FS Committee Members)
• 1 Athlete Representative (Elected by the National Freestyle Team)
• 3 Regional Representatives from Western Canada (Elected by CKC-W Council)
• 3 Regional Representatives from Eastern Canada (Elected by CKC-W Council)

The CKC Whitewater Council is seeking nominations for the following positions. Nominations will be elected by the CKC-W council.

• 1 Regional Representatives from Western Canada (BC, AB, YK, NWT) for a 2 year term
• 1 Regional Representatives from Eastern Canada (SK, ON, QC, NS) for a 2 year term

Candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Be 18 years of age or older,
• Be a current member in good standing of CKC and the appropriate provincial/territorial association which they represent

In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive knowledge of Freestyle programs and the Canadian sport system as it relates to the discipline
• Experience working on volunteer committees
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in both official languages is an asset

Interested candidates are invited to complete the attached form to be considered for a position

CKC Candidate Qualification Form

Deadline for applications is Midnight EST on October 20^th, 2019.

Please send applications to Scott Best by email at sbest@canoekayak.ca.

Team Manager – 2019 World Championships

The Canadian Freestyle National Team will be attending the Freestyle World Championships in Sort, Spain from June 24 – July 7. Canoe Kayak Canada is seeking qualified candidates who are willing to fill the role of Team Manager at the Freestyle World Championships. The role of Team Manager is an unpaid volunteer position, although there will be an opportunity to offset a portion of the travel costs based on National Team fundraising. Interested candidates are invited to submit an expression of interest in accordance with the guidelines set out in this notice.

Team Manager

Job Description

The Team Manager’s primary responsibility is to act as a conduit between the ICF, CKC and Athletes with respect to the World Championships. Prior to World’s they are focused on communications and working with CKC staff on logistics. Once at World’s they are required to attend all ICF Team Manager meetings, debrief the National Team, and follow up with any questions that may arise from the National Team debrief. The Team Manager will also be responsible for the organization of the National Team on water practice sessions to ensure athlete comfort and ease of mind. The Team Manager must be present at the World Championships venue from June 24 – July 7.

Recommended Qualifications & Experience

The Team Manager must hold a valid passport and have previous experience organizing Freestyle Kayak events and working with Freestyle Kayak athletes. Candidates require strong organizational and communication skills. Knowledge of ICF rules and structure is an asset.

Application Deadline

Please send applications with a summary of qualifications and experience to sbest@canoekayak.caby end of day on April 12^th, 2018

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (March 11, 2019) – Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC), the national sport governing body responsible for canoe and kayak racing in Canada, is seeking an International Coach to lead Canada’s Senior Slalom National Team Program at all international training camps and competition projects. The purpose of the role is to enhance the preparation of Senior National Team athletes on the Tokyo 2020 Qualification Pathway and to raise the individual and team performance standards of CKC’s High Performance Program. The right coach will therefore be positive, empowering, open and collaborative. They will be flexible and appreciative of different learning approaches, excellent communication skills, and professional aptitude. They will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience competing and/or coaching with success in international Canoe Slalom.

Post Date: March 11, 2019
Application Deadline: March 23, 2019
Position Start Date: April 1, 2019
Type of Position:Full Time
Employment Type:Employee
Location: To be determined (The position will involve significant travel based on annual High Performance Program Plan)

Key Responsibilities

• The planning and implementation of Senior National Team athletes training and preparation for competition;
• Organize and directs the training and competitive activities of the athletes for which he/she is assigned. Controls these activities when athletes are under his/her direct responsibility;
• Lead and support International High Performance warm-weather training camp(s) throughout the off-season;
• Monitor and follow-up with National Team athletes after reviewing monthly training log reports;
• Maintain regular communication with athletes and their personal coaches in between projects;
• Evaluate the performance of Senior National Team athletes and document this evaluation for use in ongoing performance analysis;
• Lead regular Senior National Team meetings and build a collaborative team atmosphere;
• Supervision of National Team athletes;
• Attend Team Leader meetings;

Education

• The successful candidate will have a degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Be a certified Competition Development National Coaching Certification Program Coach or hold an equivalent coaching qualification.

Skills / Background

• Be a world-class coach with a successful track record of coaching at the international level;
• Show evidence of working effectively within a team, possessing excellent planning, interpersonal, management and organizational skills, and can motivate and inspire others;
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills;
• Experience applying aspects of sports science, medicine and technology to improve performance;
• The ability to work in both official languages is considered an asset;
• Evidence of the ability to think innovatively and use experience and knowledge from other sports or fields to accomplish excellence;
• Key personal qualities include adaptability, commitment, drive, innovation;
• Strong computer literacy and video analysis software;

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Contact Details

Please send your application along with a resumé and cover letter to James Cartwright by end of day on March 23, 2019. 

Contact Name: James Cartwright
Email: jcartwright@canoekayak.ca

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (December 5, 2018) – Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC), the national governing body for competitive paddling in Canada, is excited to offer this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for a new National Registration System. CKC extends the deadline for submission to January 31, 2019.

As CKC works toward Vision 2024, and as referenced in the 2016 and 2017 Annual Reports, a new national registration system is at the forefront of our commitment to maximize member efficiency and meet the digital registration needs of the entire CKC community.

The CKC Registration System (“CKCRS”) will deliver three core purposes: membership tracking, event advertising, and event registration.

The CKCRS will more accurately track of the number and status of participants and will meet the event registration needs, of clubs, provincial/territorial organizations, and divisions. The new system is expected to launch in Spring 2019.

The RFP is posted on the CKC website and can be found here:
Canoe Kayak Canada – RFP – New deadline: January 31, 2019

Canoe Kayak Canada is eager to work with a dynamic vendor that will develop the CKCRS in partnership with our organization over the coming months.

Proposals are encouraged from all interested vendors. Proposals and any questions about the RFP should be directed to Kevin Lawrie at KRL@sportlaw.ca by January 31, 2019.

About Canoe Kayak Canada

Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is the national governing body for competitive paddling in Canada, one of Canada’s top performing summer sports with a total of 24 Olympic medals, and a leader in the Paralympic movement. Canoe Kayak Canada is a member-based organization that includes an intricate network of clubs as well as provincial, territorial and divisional paddling associations. Elite National Team athletes proudly represent Canada at various competitions around the globe – most notably the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Pan American Games, ICF World Cups as well as Junior, Under 23 and Senior World Championships. Follow Canoe Kayak Canada on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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For more information :

Kevin Lawrie

KRL@sportlaw.ca

Joannie Verret

Communications Coordinator

jverret@canoekayak.ca

(418) 271-3785

*Reference Documents:
Canoe Kayak Canada – RFP
CKC Registration System Requirements 3.0

Canoe Kayak Canada is looking for three (3) individual to join the organization’s Sprint Racing Council (SRC) as the Vice Chair Athlete Relations, the Sprint National Officials Committee (NOC) and the Sprint High Performance Committee (HPC) as the Athlete Representative. These three (3) positions are instrumental in providing an athlete’s perspective to the discussions and decision-making of the organization.

Canoe Kayak Canada is looking for one individual to join the organization’s Board of Directors as the Athlete Director-at-Large.  This position is instrumental in providing an athlete’s perspective to the discussions and decision-making of the organization.

As a full member of the Board of Directors, the Athlete Director-at-Large will have all of the duties and responsibilities of a Director and will participate in all Board meetings, discussions and decisions.

Find the full position description and application form here: CKC Athlete Director Call – 2018

This is a volunteer position with a one year term. Interested candidates are required to complete the attached form in order to be considered for the position.

Deadline for applications is midnight EST on October 12, 2018.

Please send applications to Chair of the CKC Nominating Committee, care of Kathy Hare by email tokhare@canoekayak.ca

CKC Whitewater – Call for Candidates

Canoe Kayak Canada is looking for an individual to join the Whitewater Council and fill the role of Chair of the Council.  The Whitewater Council (CKW-W Council) is a technical committee of CKC that is representative of the CKC Paddling Association members active in the Whitewater Discipline. It is one of three disciplines that currently make up the Paddling Discipline class of members within CKC.

The main role of the Council is to provide technical direction of the discipline and as such it operates with a relatively high degree of autonomy on technical matters specific to the discipline.

The Chair of the Whitewater Council is the chief spokesperson of the Whitewater Discipline. They shall preside at all Council meetings and shall be charged with the general supervision of the business and affairs of the Whitewater Discipline of CKC.  As Chair of the Whitewater Council, this person will also have a position on the CKC Board of Directors.

Interested candidates are required to complete the attached form in order to be considered for the position.
Deadline for applications is Midnight EST on February 11th, 2018.

Please send applications to CEO Casey Wade by email to cwade@canoekayak.ca.

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO (November 27, 2017) – Canoe Kayak Canada officially announces the hiring of two world leading coaches for the sprint national teams and the men’s canoe team. Sprint canoe and kayak stars Anders Gustafsson and Andreas Dittmer are joining Canoe Kayak Canada’s (CKC) coaching team as the Head Coach and Men’s Canoe Coach, respectively.

“I’m absolutely delighted to have both Anders and Andreas join CKC’s high performance Leadership team,” said Casey Wade, Chief Executive Officer at Canoe Kayak Canada. “We now have a well-rounded, world leading coaching group led by Graham Barton moving forward toward 2020 and beyond,” he added.

Led by Graham Barton, Chief Technical Officer at CKC, Sweden’s Anders Gustafsson will be the new head coach of the national team while Germany’s Andreas Dittmer will be the coach for the men’s sprint canoe team.

“The arrival of these two big names is an exciting time for CKC,” said Barton. “I am excited by the combination of coaching and athlete potential.  There is a positive vibe on the team and I believe we have what it takes to take Canada back to being one of the top 3 canoeing nations in the World”. 

New Head Coach

Having competed in four Olympic Games between 2000 and 2012, eleven World Championships and a dozen World Cups and European Championships, the Swedish kayak star, Anders Gustafsson has all the experience necessary to excel at this role. He won the World Champion title in 2010 in the K1 500 meters event.

“When looking for a Head Coach we were looking for something more than just coaching expertise,” said Graham Barton. “It was the intangibles that made Anders our first choice.  His communication style and his experience with Sweden America’s Cup Team clearly demonstrated the skills we were looking for to lead our Coaching Team into Tokyo.” 

Men’s Canoe Coach

Andreas Dittmer marked the history of sprint canoeing and inspired thousands of young athletes around the world. The German Olympian will take charge of the Canadian men’s sprint canoe team.

During his career, Dittmer dominated sprint canoeing by winning five medals at the Olympic Games, including 3 golds in C-2 and C-1 1000 meters. He is also 8 times World Champion and has won a total of 22 medals at the World Championship between 1991 and 2004.

“Andreas is the final piece in solidifying a World Class coaching team,” said Barton. “He brings with him extensive Olympic experience. He knows what it takes to win and I am confident that he will lead our Men’s Canoe Program back into contention for the podium in Tokyo and Paris”.

About Canoe Kayak Canada

Canoe Kayak Canada is the national governing body for competitive paddling in Canada, one of Canada’s top performing summer sports with a total of 24 Olympic medals, and a leader in the Paralympic movement. Canoe Kayak Canada is a member-based organization that includes an intricate network of clubs as well as provincial, territorial and divisional paddling associations. Elite National Team athletes proudly represent Canada at various competitions around the globe – most notably the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Pan American Games, ICF World Cups as well as Junior, Under 23 and Senior World Championships. Follow Canoe Kayak Canada on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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For more information :
Joannie Verret
Communications Coordinator
jverret@canoekayak.ca
(418) 271-3785

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (October 4, 2017) – After Gymnastics Canada and Equestrian Canada, it is time for Canoe Kayak Canada to welcome Emily MacKeigan as the new national team manager.

“I am excited to have Emily join our team. She has National Sport Organization experience in complicated logistics and supporting teams at major games, most recently in Rio” said Graham Barton, Chief Technical Officer at Canoe Kayak Canada. “Her skills will complement a strong staff we are building for Tokyo and beyond. On behalf of Canoe Kayak Canada, I want to welcome Emily to our paddling family!” he added.

MacKeigan completed her studies at the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor in Human Kinetics and a Master’s degree with a concentration in Sport Management. The leadership she has developed over the past few years as an Event Coordinator at Gymnastics Canada and Team Services Coordinator at Equestrian Canada will be a major asset to our organization.

“I am thrilled to join the Canoe Kayak Canada team and look forward to new adventures ahead supporting the national team!” said Emily. “I am very happy to bring some great experience to the position and have the opportunity to learn more about the world of paddling. I am eager to meet the athletes and the entire team at CKC and I have the feeling great things are on the rise for Canoe Kayak Canada as we are leading up to Tokyo,” she added.

Her past experiences include supporting the teams in the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio, as well as in the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. MacKeigan will be join Canoe Kayak Canada mid-October.

About Canoe Kayak Canada

Canoe Kayak Canada is the national governing body for competitive paddling in Canada, one of Canada’s top performing summer sports with a total of 24 Olympic medals, and a leader in the Paralympic movement. Canoe Kayak Canada is a member-based organization that includes an intricate network of clubs as well as provincial, territorial and divisional paddling associations. Elite National Team athletes proudly represent Canada at various competitions around the globe – most notably the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Pan American Games, ICF World Cups as well as Junior, Under 23 and Senior World Championships. Follow Canoe Kayak Canada on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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For more information :
Joannie Verret
Communications Coordinator
jverret@canoekayak.ca
(418) 271-3785