Paddle Northern Ireland

The Paddle NI was formed in 1964 and is the governing body responsible for the management, co-ordination, development and promotion of canoeing in Northern Ireland. It represents the interests of its members to government, the public, and through British Canoeing to the International Canoe Federation.

Paddle NI is the Northern Ireland division of British Canoeing which is the governing body for the UK. Paddle NIthrough British Canoeing is affiliated to the International Canoe Federation.

In 2017, Paddle NI became a registered company, Paddle NI is currently run by a voluntary board which is elected at the AGM each year. To assist the board with developments, there are a number of specialist sub-committees.

1. The coaching committee takes responsibility for all Coaching matters.
2. The club committee is a forum for clubs to meet, share ideas and advise on developments.
3. The performance committee takes responsibility for all Racing, Surf, Polo and Slalom matters.
4. Equality committee, which advises on equality, inclusion and diversity.

Paddle NI is an equal opportunities organisation, and all members of the community are welcome within our membership, in line with our Equality Policy.