Welcome to the May edition of the CANI e-zine.

Upcoming Events


27th May - 4th June
National Go Canoeing Week
11th June
Foyle Marathon Race
18th June
Lower Bann Rec Paddle
18th June
Erne Paddlers Marathon Race
 

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Welcome to the CANI E-Zine


With the long nights and good weather everyone is getting out on the water and enjoying our sport. Clubs are in full swing, providers and commercial operators are giving people their first taste of the sport.

We are in the middle of National Go Canoeing week where thanks to clubs and providers there are over forty opportunities over a seven-day period for people to try canoeing and we look forward to seeing the pictures. Have fun on the water.

As always we would love to hear your stories and see your pictures of your paddling trips, send them to us or tag CANI in social media and we will share them and you will help inspire others to take part in the sport we all love.

Happy Paddling

CANI News

CANI AGM 2017

The CANI AGM took place on the 20th May at Belfast Boat Club. The AGM structure was different this year as CANI is now a limited company. Please do read our update on the AGM, the accounts and the annual report here.


CANI Strategy 2017-2021

CANI are pleased to share the 2017-2021 strategy, which aims to inspire people to pursue a passion for paddling; for health, enjoyment, friendship, challenge and achievement.

Following consultation with clubs, providers and stakeholders we are confident that this strategy will ensure membership focussed work by CANI, which includes all aspects of paddlesport.

We are awaiting confirmation of funding to put this strategy into operation, but are ready to put the operational plans into place as soon as this is in effect. Click here to view the strategy.

Farewell to Matt McKnight
Matt McKnight has been with CANI for two years as the talent coach. Matt has developed the slalom and sprint programmes and has supported the surf programmes among all areas relating to performance development during his time with CANI. Matt is moving to New Zealand to coach slalom for the Bay of Plenty canoe club. Matt made significant developments while with CANI and will be missed by the athletes, parents, coaching staff and the other members of the staff team. We wish Matt the best of luck in his move and new life.
Club News

Here are a few updates on current club activity within CANI

CANI Recreational Paddles 2017The Bann, Newry Canal and Cusher Recreational Paddle took place on Saturday 6th May. For the full story please click here.

The next Recreational Paddle which will take place on the Lower Bann on Sunday 18th June. Details here


For further details please on any of the upcoming trips click here. Rec Paddles 2017 Poster


 

National Go Canoeing Week: As we are now underway with National Go Canoeing Week, there are still many opportunities to take part in a paddlesport activity. To find a paddlesport activity near you, please visit the National Go Canoeing Week webpage.

Paddle 4 Sport Club LeagueThe mission of the League is to generate healthy local competition to encourage paddlers of all abilities to take part in races either on a recreational or a competitive basis. Events are initiated by clubs and managed by clubs. Results of each official event are collected to generate a League table including a club competition and individual competition.  The next Paddle4Sport event is the Foyle Marathon Race hosted by Foyle Paddlers on Sunday 11th June.

Please follow link for further details on the Paddle4Sport Club League.

Erne Paddlers Marathon Race Sunday 18th JuneThe Erne Paddlers Marathon race takes place on the River Erne at Enniskillen between Castle Island and the Ardhowen Theatre on Sunday 18th June. Follow link for further information - Erne Paddlers Marathon Race

Event Safety Management WorkshopIf you are interested in attending an event safety workshop, please contact Rodger Hamilton so that you can be placed on the waiting list.
 
Coaching Updates

New Paddlesport Leader Qualification

Reminder: The new Paddlesport Leader qualification has now been launched. This is aimed at paddlers taking on formal leadership responsibilities in benign, sheltered water environments and aims to support Leaders run safe, quality, enjoyable trips based on their group’s needs and aspirations. Follow link for further information on the Paddlesport Leader and check out the link for the new British Canoeing Paddlesport Leader E-Learning to see if this is the award for you.

Performance Updates

Performance News

As the summer competition season has started the CANI athletes are in full competition mode.

The sprint athletes will be competing in Nottingham and at the world cup events, the slalom athletes will be competing at the world cup and European championships and the surf athletes will be competing at the Ocean Spirit event and will be getting ready for the World championships in October, and Canoe Polo athletes will be competing at the junior international competition in August in Belfast.

It is a busy time for the athletes and we wish them all the best of luck.

Junior Internaional Championship Canoe Polo 2017, 2nd to 6th August
You will be aware that Belfast Kayak Academy is hosting the first ever Junior Canoe Polo Competition at Knockbracken Reservoir near Carryduff. We have 48 teams coming from countries including Namibia, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Spain and more. We are seeking help for our event, if you would like to volunteer with any aspect for example refereeing, timekeeping, linesmen, pitch managers, scheduling, team management, site management, translation. please contact us at juniorinternationalpolo@gmail.com No previous experience required, training will be given and you can help for a half day or as many days as you like over the 5 days. We would also welcome help in the run up to the event with setting up tents, pitches and facilities.

Farewell to Matt McKnight
Matt McKnight has been with CANI for two years as the talent coach. Matt has developed the slalom and sprint programmes and has supported the surf programmes among all areas relating to performance development during his time with CANI. Matt is moving to New Zealand to coach slalom for the Bay of Plenty canoe club. Matt made significant developments while with CANI and will be missed by the athletes, parents, coaching staff and the other members of the staff team. We wish Matt the best of luck in his move and new life.
Freelance & Casual Instructors Required
Bryson LaganSports


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