Paracanoe
Paracanoe Profiles
What is Paracanoe?
Paracanoe incorporates both the canoe and kayak disciplines, and shares many similarities with the sport in general. At the grass roots level the craft and paddles can be the same, however modifications can be utilised where necessary to enhance each person’s ability to participate. At the recreational level there are options of single craft and doubles craft, however singles craft are currently the only option in International competition.The aim of paracanoe is to propel a boat across the water to the best of your ability and at a competitive level this would be as quickly as possible.
For those who dream of reaching the pinnacles of sport and competing at the Paralympics, paracanoe is a sport that involves technique, strength and speed. Top athletes in the world work hard to perfect their technique, requiring control and co-ordination, and display a high level of power to weight ratio and speed. Whether you participate for pure enjoyment, the thrill of a challenge or you have ambitions of becoming a
Paralympic champion, paracanoe may well be the sport for you!
Who is Eligible to Participate in Paracanoe?
Paracanoe is a skilful, fast and exciting sport that supports participants to train and compete. Whilst people of all abilities can participate, participants are required to be seated in an unstable craft during competition.
At the grass roots level paracanoe is a fantastic sporting opportunity that is suitable to people displaying a range of abilities. However, to take advantage of the pathways available in the sport and compete at an international level, athletes must have some form of physical impairment which causes limitation of a limb/s to meet either the leg, trunk and arms, trunk
and arms or arms only classifications.
Australian Canoeing
Australian Canoeing (AC) is the National Organisation responsible for the management, coordination, development and promotion of paddle sports in Australia.
AC is committed to the provision of a high standard of competition, safety and opportunities for participation in paddle sports in Australia. AC aims to provide all members with fair competition, access to high standard facilities and equity in participation at all levels.
For more information please contact
Australian Canoeing Website: www.canoe.org.au
Australian Canoeing Email: info@canoe.org.au