Paddle Australia is keenly aware of the community concern and disruption relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, PA is monitoring the evolving situation carefully and publishing updates to inform the community on the status of upcoming events and to provide advice to paddlers and Clubs. Below are the most recent updates.

PA will continue to publish updates as the situation unfolds. You can view these, along with links to other helpful sites, at PA's coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage.

Our priority is the health of our paddling community and minimising the risk to members of contracting COVID-19. We also seek to ensure that the practices of Paddle Australia (PA), our affiliated organisations, including our State Paddle Associations (SPAs) and Paddle Clubs, do nothing to increase the likelihood of the spread of COVID-19 amongst the broader Australian community and those more vulnerable people in particular. 

Please see our various updates for the advice on the steps that you can take to help keep yourself and others safe. Remember that some will be especially fearful and anxious at this time. Keep an eye out for your fellow paddlers and if you are struggling, ask for help. We are all in this together.
Yours in Paddling  

Paddle Australia

Fourteen canoe sprint paddlers have been officially selected to the Australian Olympic Team, becoming the first athletes selected since confirmation of the Games' postponement until 2021. Ian Chesterman, Chef de Mission of the Australian Olympic Team, said, “I’m delighted that these athletes have some certainty knowing the Games will be held in 2021 and that they are now part of the Australian Olympic Team."

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Well we asked and you answered! Paddle Australia and our six State Paddle Associations are thrilled that over 800 current and previous members took the time to complete the Member Feedback Survey. This far exceeded our expectations, so thank you to everyone who contributed! Congratulations to our winners: