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WA Shines at the 2026 Penrith Open
February 13–15, Penrith Whitewater Stadium The 2026 Penrith Open once again delivered world‑class racing, attracting a deep field of international competitors alongside Australia’s top paddlers. Despite the fierce competition and challenging conditions, our WA athletes produced outstanding performances across Slalom and Kayak Cross, showcasing skill, resilience, and exciting potential for the season ahead. C1 Results:…
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WA Young Guns Making Waves
WA athletes stand tall at 2026 Slalom Age Nationals despite fires and limited whitewater access Western Australia’s Canoe Slalom athletes delivered standout performances at the 2026 Paddle Australia Canoe Slalom Age National Championships in Eildon, Victoria, held from 8–11 January 2026. The championships were dramatically cut short due to the Victorian bushfires, with only one…
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WA Shines at the Paddle Australia Annual Awards!
Western Australia celebrated a night of triumph at the Paddle Australia Annual Awards, with our athletes and contributors taking home some of the most prestigious honours. The gala evening was a spectacular affair, complete with all the trappings of a national celebration and a heartfelt tribute to the incredible volunteers who keep paddling thriving across…
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Events Lead Coach Wanted
WA Slalom are seeking Expressions of Interest for a Lead Coach at the following events: Australian Canoe Slalom Age Championships Eildon, Victoria 5th – 11th January 2026 Coaching duties would commence 2-3 days before the competition however this will be dependent on confirmation of water availability/draft schedule and subject to change. Penrith Open Penrith, NSW…
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Introducing Izzy Florisson
I really like the adrenaline rush when I paddle down the whitewater, and the achievement when I get a move that I’ve been trying for a while, that makes me really happy! izzy florisson, canoe slalom The Florissons have paddling in their blood, and young Izzy Florisson is no exception. Finding her way into paddling…
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Introducing: Hunter Florisson
It’s the feeling you get after. It feels worth it – that you’re progressing towards your goals. Hunter Florisson We’ve watched a determined Hunter chase his dreams for the last 10 years. With passion and dedication, he has trained, competed and trained again to build himself into a high-performance athlete. And we couldn’t be prouder.…
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Brodie’s dream run to Paris
WA Champ one step away from Olympic selection. WA’s own Brodie Crawford has provisionally qualified for a men’s canoe quota for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after placing second in the Men’s Canoe final at the Canoe Oceania Championships over the weekend. “It was high pressure but it felt good. I had a really good…
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Way to Go, WA Slalom!
Our WA Slalom Paddling Team have impressed at the 2024 Canoe Slalom Oceania Championships in Penrith this week and we couldn’t be prouder! Excellent performances by the whole team saw WA showing just how amazing they are. Congratulations to Hunter Florisson for winning Gold in the Junior Kayak Cross. Reflecting post-race Florisson commented “The Kayak…
