Paddle Queensland is proud to celebrate the outstanding performances of the Queensland State Team at the 2026 Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint National Championships, held at Champion Lakes in Western Australia.
Across five days of racing, Queensland athletes showcased determination, sportsmanship and high-performance racing across junior, senior and masters categories, delivering strong results against Australia’s best athletes and clubs.
The Championships highlighted the continued growth of canoe sprint in Queensland, with athletes achieving personal bests, national podium performances and selection into Australian representative teams for upcoming international campaigns.
Paddle Queensland also acknowledges the exceptional leadership and support provided by Queensland State Team Coaches Jason Keating, Julian Norton-Smith and Matthew Ingerman throughout the campaign. Their commitment to athlete development, team culture and performance continues to play a vital role in strengthening Queensland paddlesports and supporting athlete pathways toward Brisbane 2032.
2026 Queensland Canoe Sprint State Team
Amber Stevenson, Anderson Flick, Asa Poland, Asta Mickan, Bill McGuinn, Eddy Ellis, Fernanda Parodi, Hannah Schmarr, Hannah Truscott, Hayden Lano, Heidi Smith, Jack Patel, Kaiden Scott, Koa Brodie, Lachie Caple, Landon Lindsay, Leila Furness, Nick Peachey, Riley Scott, Sam Patel, Sofia Payne, Taylah Smith-Miller, Tom Messenger
Queensland athletes competed across a wide range of events including K1, K2, K4 and canoe disciplines over 200m, 500m and 1000m distances, with many athletes progressing through heats, semi-finals and A Finals against elite national competition.
Beyond the results, the Championships showcased the strong sense of camaraderie and team spirit within the Queensland team, with athletes supporting one another both on and off the water throughout the week.
Paddle Queensland extends its sincere thanks to Paddle Australia, the organising committee, officials, volunteers and host venue staff for delivering a world-class National Championships.
We also acknowledge the incredible support provided by families, clubs, coaches, volunteers and team managers whose efforts helped create a positive and high-performing environment for all Queensland athletes throughout the Championships.
Full championship results are available here:
2026 Canoe Sprint National Championships Results
A special congratulations goes to the Queensland athletes selected in the 2026 Australian Age Teams and Masters Teams following their performances at the National Championships. Selection in the green and gold is a significant achievement and reflects years of commitment, training and dedication both on and off the water.
- 2026 Asia Pacific Cup Team
U16: Sofia Payne, U18: Heidi Smith, Jack Patel, Asa Poland - 2026 Paddle Australia Junior Canoe Sprint Team
Asta Mickan, Bianca Rayward, Anderson Flick, Tom Messenger, Riley Scott - 2026 Paddle Australia U23 Canoe Sprint Team
Alyssa Bailey, Emerson Hardy, Jasmine Rayward, Pierre van der Westhuyzen - 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint Masters Championship Team
Matthew Ingerman
Paddle Queensland congratulates all selected athletes and wishes them every success as they prepare to represent Australia on the international stage in 2026. These selections are a testament to the strength of Queensland paddlesports and the dedication shown by athletes, coaches, clubs and families across the state.
We look forward to proudly following the journey of our Queensland athletes as they compete in green and gold and continue inspiring the next generation of paddlers on the road toward Brisbane 2032.