Despite low early registrations due to wild weather linked to Cyclone Alfred, entries picked up in the final days, allowing the event to proceed. Race day brought sunshine and calm conditions, much to everyone’s relief. With small numbers across varied divisions, all participants received paddler bags and racer certificates. Prize draws were held by category…

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Paddle Australia Media Statement The announcement from the Queensland Government yesterday around the venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic & Paralympic Games is a strong statement that Queensland will be ready; however it is a mixed outcome for Paddle Australia’s (PA) Olympic and Paralympic sports. Canoe Slalom  Paddle Australia: PA is thrilled to have confirmation that…

https://www.sydney2025.com The countdown to the 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships is ramping up, with under 200 days to go until the world’s best arrive down under including Australia’s Paris 2024 Olympians Jessica and Noemie Fox, Tim Anderson, and Tristan Carter. The first round of tickets have been released to the public today with Australia also…

MEDIA STATEMENT Published Tuesday, 25th March 2025 at 01:01 PM Premier and Minister for VeteransThe Honourable David Crisafulli Delivering 2032 and Beyond: Major legacy infrastructure delivered for Greater Brisbane in Games Plan New Brisbane Stadium, new National Aquatic Centre, major expansion of Queensland Tennis Centre and a dedicated Para-sport facility just some of the legacy infrastructure for Brisbane.…

How to optimise brain health with 3 simple steps Your brain is the control centre of your body, so keeping it in tip top shape is essential. Research shows that nutrition, physical activity, and quality sleep play a crucial role in brain function, memory and even lowering the risk of neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s…

Paddle Queensland would  like to congratulate the following paddlers who qualified for the Australian Canoe Ocean Racing Team and will fly the Green & Gold at the 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing Championships over the 17th to 19th of October in Durban, South Africa: Open MenMackenzie Hynard and Cory Hill. Masters 50-54 MenJulian Norton-Smith and…

Paddle Queensland would like to congratulate the 2025 Canoe Polo State Team Members who will represent Queensland on home soil at the 2025 Paddle Australia Canoe Polo Championships from Saturday the 12th of April to Monday the 14th of April at the SYC Oxenford Watersports Centre on the Gold Coast.  Open Men A Jack Quinn,…

Paddle Queensland would like to congratulate the 2025 Canoe Marathon State Team Members who will travel West and represent Queensland at the 2025 Paddle Australia Canoe Marathon and SUP Championships from Thursday the 10th of April to Sunday the 13th of April at the Ascot Kayak Club:  Canoe MarathonBarry Hayden, Frank O’Rourke, Hayden Simper, Joshua…

2025 PA Canoe Sprint Champs Wrap The 2025 edition of the Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint Champs returned to Penrith from Wednesday the 12th to Sunday the 16th of March 2025. Over 230 paddlers including 33 Queenslanders took to the water as part of the 2025 PQ Canoe Sprint State Team in a range of kayaks…

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Moody Civil & Pipe Wave Break Island Challenge It is my pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural Gold Coast Paddlesports, Moody Civil & Pipe Wave Break Island Challenge where will see junior, senior and master paddlers test their skills against mother nature and their mates on a range of passive craft including kayaks, surf…

ASC Game Plan: Supporting clubs and sports to build capability The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is focused on improving the capability of sporting organisations to create an effective and sustainable national sport sector. The ASC supports club development through its free online platform, Game Plan. Game Plan is a free online platform that allows sporting clubs…

Play by the Rules: Making sport inclusive, safe and fair. Play by the Rules is now a unique collaboration between Sport Integrity Australia, Sport Australia, the Australian Human Rights Commission, all state and territory departments of sport and recreation, all state and territory anti-discrimination and human rights agencies, the Office of the Children’s Guardian (NSW)…

Blue Card Information Sessions Free Online Info Sessions!  Every month Blue Card Services hosts a series of information sessions to help community members and organisations better understand the blue card system. There are three session that cover the following: The blue card check: This session focuses on the eligibility and assessment requirements for blue card screening, when…

A Better Choice: Healthy Events  No time is more important to ensure players are fuelling right than at state or regional carnivals, and competition events.  Whether food is provided by an external caterer hired by the club or association, provided by the canteen or volunteers at the club or association, or brought by players themselves…

Have your say: Inquiry into volunteering in Queensland Volunteers are the backbone of sport and recreation in Queensland, but the sector is facing significant challenges. Volunteering Queensland’s State of the Sector Report 2024 revealed a 10% decline in volunteering rates since 2020, impacting clubs, organisations, and communities across the state.The Local Government, Small Business and Customer Service Committee is…

ICF Canoe Sprint Level 3 Online Expert Coaching Course Registration has opened for a 10-week intensive training course to elevate the level of Canoe Sprint coaches.  The International Canoe Federation has teamed up with the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) to develop the Canoe Sprint Level 3 Online Expert Coaching Course.  Starting on September…

Governance Support for Paddle Clubs In recognition of the vital work our clubs and members do to support the paddle community, Paddle Australia and the State Paddle Associations are excited to offer tailored governance training designed specifically for our paddle clubs. These sessions will provide practical insights and examples to help streamline the efficient running…

2025 PA Canoe Sprint GP2 Wrap The 2025 edition of the Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint Grand Prix 2 returned to the Sydney International Regatta Centre over the 13th to 16th of February. Over 30 paddlers and coaches from Queensland attended GP2 and competed in events over 1000m, 500m and 200m distances. To view the results…

2025 PA Canoe Ocean Racing Wrap The 2025 edition of the Paddle Australia Canoe Ocean Racing Champs returned to Ulladulla on the 8th of February hosted by MAKAI Paddlers. Over 200 paddlers including 20 Queenslanders took to the water with Mackenzie Hynard (1:22:13) and Eliza Monnock (1:32:16) taking line honours over the 22 km course.…

2025 PQ Canoe Sprint Champs Wrap The 2025 edition of the Paddle Queensland Canoe Sprint Champs returned to the Gold Coast on the 1st of February at the SYC Oxenford Watersports Centre. Over 80 paddlers from 11 clubs took to the water and competed in almost 80 events over 500m and 200m distances. To view…

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2025 PCMS Race 1: Hi Jinks on Eudlo //  Sun 30 Mar For more information: https://sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub.com.au/sckc/ To register: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=378163 #paddlesports

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571575960593 Hit “Like” and you’ll get every update we post. The event will run from Thursday 10th April to Sunday 13th April at Ascot Kayak Club on the Swan River near Perth Airport.  The schedule for the Event is: Thursday morning: Event opening; Thursday afternoon: SUP Marathon, U10/U12 & Non-Champ Two Lap; Friday: Short Course…

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Starting December 1, 2024, new lifejacket regulations will take effect to increase maritime safety. You must understand and abide by these changes to stay safe and compliant on the water. Maritime Safety Queensland will be focusing on education, with enforcement delayed until 1 July 2025, to ensure all users are aware of the change. Further communication…

A golden opportunity for paddling!We have a chance to bring two new world-class sport and recreation facilities to Queensland with Redland Whitewater Centre and Wyaralong Flatwater Centre.We want to ensure Queenslanders doesn’t miss out on these once-in-a-generation facilities, along with better transport, jobs, and the economic boost that comes with being event venue cities.Have your…

The 2025 Paddle Queensland Events Calendar has been complied to help the paddle community plan their activities for 2025. To download the full 2025 calendar as a PDF click here. To view each event on our website click here To view each event on our Facebook page click here. If you have an event you would like…