Ottawa, ON (March 24, 2021) – Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is thrilled to announce the roster of sprint paddlers nominated to compete in the 2021 international sprint events. Twenty-seven athletes […]... Read More
Update: CKC Covid Protocols – Olympic and Paralympic Sprint Trials
On Sunday March 14, 2021, CKC announced that select events at the Olympic and Paralympic Sprint Trials were postponed due to reported symptoms of illness within the team. The CKC […]... Read More
Exciting day of Finals racing at the CKC Olympic and Paralympic Sprint Trials
Burnaby, BC (March 15, 2021) – It was an eventful day on Burnaby Lake today as competition wrapped up for Canadian Sprint Olympic hopefuls. Two finals events were postponed yesterday, […]... Read More
Six Canadian Sprint Paddlers punch ticket to Tokyo
Burnaby, BC (March 12, 2021) – Canadian history was made today as the first-ever paddler in women’s canoe, Katie Vincent qualified* to represent Canada, in the women’s C1 event, at […]... Read More
Canadian Sprint paddlers vying for Tokyo qualification in Burnaby
Burnaby, BC (March 10, 2021) – Canada’s top sprint paddlers are set to compete at the 2021 Olympic and Paralympic team trials in Burnaby, BC from March 11-14. Originally scheduled […]... Read More
CKC Remembers Ray Palmer
Canoe Kayak Canada is saddened at the recent loss of Ray Palmer who was an incredible paddler, mentor, and Commodore. Ray was passionate about paddling, serving as Commodore of the […]... Read More
Kenna Robins to lead CKC’s National Program Development
OTTAWA, ON (March 8, 2021) – Canoe Kayak Canada is pleased to welcome Kenna Robins as its Senior Manager of National Program Development. In her new role, Kenna will focus […]... Read More
Safe Sport Update – Safe Sport Policy Adoption
Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is committed to the shared obligation of creating a sport culture and environment in which all participants can thrive. CKC’s Safe Sport policy aims to protect […]... Read More
CKC mourns passing of Joao Tomasini Schwertner
Canoe Kayak Canada is very saddened to hear of the passing of João Tomasini Schwernter – President of the Brazilian Canoe Federation/COPAC. He will be missed by the entire paddling […]... Read More
CKC Statement on ICF Decisions – 2024 Paris Olympic Games
CKC was informed on November 24 that the International Canoe Federation (ICF) held a Board meeting and voted to add two new Whitewater Extreme Slalom events to the Olympic Games […]... Read More