The Canoe Association of Northern Ireland (CANI) was formed in 1964[2] and is the governing body for canoeing and kayaking in Northern Ireland. CANI is the Northern Ireland Division of British Canoeing.[3] British Canoeing is the governing body for the UK. CANI, through British Canoeing is affiliated to the International Canoe Federation.
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| Sport | Canoeing Kayaking |
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| Founded | 1964 |
| Affiliation | British Canoeing |
| President | Stephen Craig[1] |
| Chairperson | Lee Campbell[1] |
| Secretary | Gareth Mahood[1] |
| Official website | |
| www | |
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It covers all branches of the sport from recreational activities to whitewater racing, slalom racing; flatwater sprint and marathon racing; canoe polo; and surf kayaking.
CANI has some 1500 individual members of whom about 400 are coaches.[2] There are also 250 affiliated members,[2] these are paddlers who are members of affiliated clubs. Currently 22 clubs[4] and organisations are affiliated to CANI.
On 14 March 2024, the organisation announced an extraordinary general meeting for 8 April 2024 with the proposal: "It is proposed that the name of the company be changed to Paddle Northern Ireland".[5] This is intended to match the rebranding of British Canoeing to Paddle UK.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Canoe Association of Northern Ireland (12 December 2014). "CANI Board". Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b c Canoe Association of Northern Ireland. "Background". Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ British Canoeing. "About British Canoeing". Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ Outdoor Recreation NI. "Outdoor NI - Canoe Association of Northern Ireland". Outdoor NI - The definitive guide to Outdoor Activities in Northern Ireland. Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ "CANI EGM – Monday 8th April 2024". The Canoe Association of Northern Ireland. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
External links
edit- Official website
- Official Website of British Canoeing
- Canoe Foundation - Official Charity Partner of British Canoeing and the Home Nation Associations
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