Australian Canoeing

Australian Canoeing
Sport Canoeing and kayaking
Jurisdiction Australia
Abbreviation AC
Founded 1949 (1949)
Affiliation ICF
Affiliation date 1951
Regional affiliation OCA
Headquarters Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales
President Danielle Woodward
Chief Exec Greg Doyle
Official website
www.canoe.org.au
Australia

Australian Canoeing (AC) is the governing body for the sport of canoeing and kayaking in Australia.

History

The body was founded in Bexley, New South Wales on 10 September 1949 as the Australian Canoe Federation and affiliated with the International Canoe Federation in 1951.[1] In 1996, the Australian Canoe Federation at its Annual General Meeting adopted a new Constitution and changed the name of the association to Australian Canoeing Inc.[2]

References

  1. "Fifty Years - A Celebration". Australian Canoeing. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  2. "History". Australian Canoeing. Retrieved 28 January 2013.

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