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Community, Courage, and Plenty of Smiles on the Water
2026 Junior Guppy Camp and Sprint Regatta. Main image 📷 Jade Lane The 2026 Junior Guppy Camp and Sprint Regatta once again delivered three days of excitement, teamwork, and unforgettable moments, bringing together sixteen eager juniors from four clubs across the metro area. Held in January, the camp combined two days of training with a…
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Blockbuster Weekend at Champion Lakes: WA Sprint State Champions Crowned for 2026
Champion Lakes, Perth, WA – 1 February 2026 The Paddle WA LiveLighter Canoe Sprint State Championships lit up Champion Lakes over two days of fast, fierce, and highly competitive racing, bringing together Western Australia’s top sprint paddlers across junior, open and masters divisions. This year’s championships also welcomed a strong contingent from the outrigger community,…
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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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What happens in WASP Squad?
2025/2026 WA Sprint Pathways Squad (WASPS) Paddle WA is proud of the work the 2025/2026 WA Sprint Pathways Squad (WASPS) group are undertaking. The WASPS program is the state sprint kayak performance development pathway for athletes at an intermediate to elite level of performance, often between club level and WAIS level. Athletes selected for the…
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Paddle UP! 3 week intro to Paddle Squad. Saturday mornings during March
It’s time to Paddle Up!, Learn to paddle, make friends and have fun adventures. Join us for Paddle UP! a three-week introduction to paddling course for kids 8 – 15 Saturdays 8.30am – 10.00am on the Maylands foreshore. Paddle UP! is the perfect way to kickstart your child’s journey into the exciting world of paddling,…
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Enclosed Sea Guide – Kayak
A three-day instruction and assessment course for the Paddle Australia (PA) Enclosed Sea Guide – Kayak Award For paddlers working in the industry and teachers who hold a current FlatwaterGuide – Kayak qualification or equivalent or proven extensive practical experiencein guiding school trips. Participants provide their own suitable craft, paddle, life jacket and spray deck.…
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Flatwater Guide Course
For teachers with practical experience in guiding school trips, conducting paddling activities or similar. A two-day instruction and assessment course for the Paddle Australia (PA) Flatwater Guide Award. * Does not include Paddle Australia 3-year registration fee. Pre-requisite requirements Course content This is not a skills development course. Candidates are expected have completed a Paddle…
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Paddle UP! 3-week Intro to Paddle Squad Friday afternoons during March
It’s time to Paddle Up!, Learn to paddle, make friends and have fun adventures. Join us for Paddle UP! a three-week introduction to paddling course for kids 8 – 15 Fridays 4.30pm – 6.00pm on the Maylands foreshore. Paddle UP! is the perfect way to kickstart your child’s journey into the exciting world of paddling,…
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Safeguarding 101 for Paddle WA Coaches, Officials, Volunteers and Staff
This free informative session will provide you with the opportunity to increase your understanding and knowledge about how sports can create and maintain a child safe environment, learn about the importance of having a reporting culture and a clear reporting process and ask questions about safeguarding. .
