Canoe Association of Northern Ireland

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.

Canoe Association of Northern Ireland
SportCanoeing
Kayaking
Founded1964
AffiliationBritish Canoeing
PresidentStephen Craig[1]
ChairpersonMark Breen[1]
SecretaryMary Doyle[1]
Official website
www.cani.org.uk

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 500 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.

References

  1. Canoe Association of Northern Ireland. "CANI Board". Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  2. Canoe Association of Northern Ireland. "Background". Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  3. British Canoeing. "About British Canoeing". Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  4. 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.


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