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Canoe Kayak Canada Announces 2025 World Cup Sprint & Slalom Teams Slalom World Championships Teams

May
13
Canoe Kayak Canada

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (May 13, 2025) – Over 35 Canadian sprint and slalom paddlers have booked their tickets for the 2025 ICF international season. The 2025 National Team Trials were held […]... Read More

CKC announces the departure of Sprint Head Coach Anders Gustafsson

May
7
Canoe Kayak Canada

OTTAWA, ON (May 7, 2025) – Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) announces the departure of Sprint Head Coach, Anders Gustafsson. Gustafsson, a decorated former Swedish kayaker, joined Canada’s sprint national high-performance […]... Read More

New Canadian Safe Sport Program Rules now in effect – April 1, 2025

Apr
1
Canoe Kayak Canada

As of today, April 1, 2025, the new Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) will replace the Abuse-Free Sport program. Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) has adopted this new program committed to […]... Read More

CKC Launches the 2025 Boats for All Campaign

Mar
10
Canoe Kayak Canada

Canoe Kayak Canada is thrilled to launch the 2025 Boats for All Campaign  –  to ensure our races at National Championships are inclusive for all, while growing the sport across the […]... Read More

Alumni Council Update

Mar
7
Canoe Kayak Canada

Hi everyone!  Allow me to introduce myself as the Chairperson of the CKC Alumni Committee – LA Schmidt, I have listed the remainder of the Committee below: The CKC Alumni […]... Read More

CKC Statement – CCES Athlete Suspension

Feb
4
CKC

OTTAWA, ON (February 4, 2025) – Canoe Kayak Canada respects the decision of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport to suspend recently retired national team athlete Madeline Schmidt for a […]... Read More

OCÉANE MARCHAND, PHIL LALIBERTÉ, EMILY PARSONS AND KEVIN MCINTYRE SELECTED FOR THE 2024 CKC EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Jan
30
Canoe Kayak Canada

The Club Development Award, the Coach Developer Award and Coach Recognition Awards are presented on an annual basis to coaches and club leaders who have made significant achievements in their […]... Read More

CKC welcomes Sprint Kayak Coach Paul Wycherley

Jan
20
Canoe Kayak Canada

OTTAWA, ON (January 20, 2025) – Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is thrilled to welcome Paul Wycherley to the CKC sprint high-performance team. Paul will take on the role of men’s […]... Read More

CKC mourns the loss of Roger Parsons

Jan
8
Canoe Kayak Canada

It is with great sadness that Canoe Kayak Canada recognizes the passing of Roger Parsons, a legendary member and pioneer of the Canadian whitewater paddling community. While the paddling community […]... Read More

Alumni Tribute: Frank Garner & Art Quartermain

Dec
5
Canoe Kayak Canada

By: Graham Barton It is with sadness we mourn the loss of two individuals who recently had a tremendous impact on my life, both professionally and personally. Frank Garner was […]... Read More