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We are celebrating our 85 th birthday !
Before a sporting body could submit a team for the 1936 Olympic Games , it was a requirement that it had to have a strong , independent sovereign governing body , which the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) could recognise .
As a result , representatives from the canoe sections of the Camping Club , Clyde Canoe Club , Manchester Canoe Club and Royal Canoe Club came together on Saturday 28 March 1936 to form the British Canoe Union . The newly formed Union affiliated to the IOC and the International Canoe Federation .
Since 1936 , British Canoeing has strived to support and provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy and realise their potential within all aspects of paddlesport , embracing all ages , backgrounds and abilities . It ’ s this core principle that has led to British Canoeing having a wide ranging community with over 60,000 members , more than 11,000 coaches and leaders , and over 300 affiliated clubs . If that wasn ’ t enough , we ’ re also proud to support nine competitive disciplines and several regional development teams .
Without our passionate community we wouldn ’ t be able to inspire people to pursue a passion for paddling ; for health , enjoyment , friendship , challenge and achievement . That ’ s why we ’ ll be celebrating our 85th anniversary by showcasing the wonderful contributions of some of those individuals and organisations who have played their part over the years . Here ’ s a glimpse of some of the themes we will be showcasing …
> Paddling Icons
> Instrumental Influencers
> Coaching Pioneers
> Female Pioneers
> Innovation
> Access & Environment
Share a piece of history
We ’ d love to hear and share paddling stories from individuals , clubs , a group or organisation that you see worthy of being recognised for their contribution to paddlesport over the last 85 years . To submit a story contact us by email at
mediaenquiries @ britishcanoeing . org . uk
Please note any content shared with us cannot be returned and may be shared through our social and print communications .
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