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Join Paddle WA Management Committee – Independent Director EOI now open
Paddle WA is seeking experienced and passionate independent directors to join our board and help guide the future of Paddlesports in Western Australia. Whilst anyone is welcome to apply, we are specifically looking for individuals with expertise in financial management, accounting, compliance, or risk assessment to strengthen our governance and support our commitment to sustainable…
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Celebrating Dean Gardiner: Awarded the medal of the Order of Australia
Paddle WA is thrilled to congratulate Dean Gardiner on receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours. This prestigious recognition celebrates Dean’s outstanding service to ocean sports and his unwavering commitment to the community. An inspiration to us all. A true pioneer in ocean paddling, Dean…
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More WA Athletes taking on the World!
Our Western Australian Canoe Marathon athletes have also stepped up with great representation on the 2025 National Paddling teams. Congratulations to all athletes Men’s Long Course K2 Beau JacobConnor JacobFinnlay CaruanaLachlan Bean Women’s Long Course K2 Camilla BarbiGenevieve StanleyBronwyn MartinLily Farrell Men’s Short Course Josh Kippin Men’s Long Course Connor JacobJosh KippinGergely Balazs Nagy Women’s…
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We’re Hiring: WA Canoe Sprint Pathways Squad Coach
Are you passionate about coaching and developing athletes for high-performance sprint kayaking? Paddle WA is seeking dedicated coaching staff to support junior athletes in the WA Sprint Pathways Program. About the Role This coaching opportunity includes on-water training and off-water mentorship, helping athletes refine their technique, analyze race data, and develop high-performance attributes. You’ll work…
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Join the Paddle Academy Team – Assistant Instructors Wanted!
Are you a confident paddler looking for a rewarding and well-paid job opportunity? Paddle Academy is seeking enthusiastic Assistant Instructors to help high school students learn the art of paddling. Whether you’re skilled in canoeing, kayaking, surf ski, or ocean ski paddling, we want you on board! You don’t need to be a member of…
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Get to know: Luke Egger
With a place on the 2025 Australian team locked in, Luke Egger is charging toward his ultimate goal — representing Australia at the LA 2028 Olympics From the shores of Western Australia to the world stage, Luke Egger has earned his place on the 2025 Australian Canoe Sprint Team, and we couldn’t be prouder! A…
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Western Australian Paddlers to take on the World!
Our Western Australian athletes, coaches and officials have again done us proud with great WA representation on the 2025 National Paddling teams. Congratulations to all athletes, coaches and officials selected! Slalom The 2025 ICF Slalom Junior and U23 World Championships will be held in Foix, France from 8-13 July. Paddle Australia has announced the selection…
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Send us your good news stories.
📣Calling all paddlers! We know the WA paddling community is built on generosity, integrity, and incredible support for one another. Now, we want to share those stories! The Paddle Australia Integrity Team is looking for good news stories that showcase good sportsmanship, positive behaviours, and all the ways we support each other—both on and off…
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Our Sprint State
The State Championships showcased the incredible depth of talent in our program, with so many athletes achieving personal bests and demonstrating the strength of our pathway. It was inspiring to see five of our past Olympians still performing at such a high level, proving that experience and excellence go hand in hand. The future of…
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It wasn’t all work and no play at our Sprint Regatta #4 day!
On Saturday 11th January, Paddle WA sprint committee ran a junior (guppy) focused regatta alongside the usual schedule, with great success – and a lot of fun! In case you’re wondering the winner was the black and white cow out deep 🐮 Our thanks to Paddle Australia High Performance team, Brendan Purcell and David Rhodes who…
