PADDLE NORTHERN IRELAND – A NEW CHAPTER FOR CANI

The Canoe Association of Northern Ireland has begun a new era for the organisation with the launch of the new Paddle Northern Ireland name, brand identity and website.

The new name reflects the demographics of our evolving membership and is far more inclusive. It captures more fully the breadth of paddling activity that falls under our responsibility, including kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding and paddlesport.

Following consultation over the last two years with the paddling community, partners and stakeholders, the decision to become Paddle Northern Ireland was agreed by our Board, and an EGM vote of our members.

Our colleagues at Paddle UK and Paddle Scotland have also changed their names and identities and Canoe Wales are in the process of making the change.

The team at Paddle Northern Ireland are looking forward to this new chapter as we continue our work of supporting paddlers, clubs, coaches, providers, delivery partners and performance athletes to develop and grow in their sport.

More information is available on our Paddle Northern Ireland website.

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Join the Paddle NI Female Leadership Programme

by Lyn Sherriff • 6 February 2025

The #ShePaddles programme will be an empowering and transformative experience for female paddlers designed to enhance leadership skills, resilience, and ability to perform under pressure. Through a series of in-person and online sessions with leading performance consultants Jo Hopkins and Eliza Downey, you'll explore your leadership style, understand the impact of pressure on performance, and learn from various fields such as sport, the military, and the arts to drive individual and team performance. Additionally, hands-on paddling sessions led by Effie Ellis-O'Neill, an experienced Coach and Tutor of BCAB Qualifications, will help you develop and refine your skills on the water and guide you in your goal setting whilst building a community of female paddlers.