As spring finally arrives, there is plenty of action in the paddling community. Paddle Australia is pleased to launch two new coaching courses, while local awards and grants are up for grabs, and the exciting Lea Extreme Race will go ahead in Tasmania. We have some great videos for you to enjoy, including a video diary from the 2019 ICF Ocean Racing World Championships, plus we check in on the preparations of our Paralympians.
The Paddle On Foundation is going strongly, with donations and applications continuing to come through. Thank you to all who have donated to help members who have been affected by COVID-19 to paddle on this season! To donate to the Paddle On Foundation, click here. If you would like to apply for support from the Paddle On Foundation for your membership, please click here. An update will be provided on the progress of the Foundation in next month's edition of Paddle Pulse.
With you on the water, 
Paddle Australia
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Foundation Coaching Courses for Flatwater and Canoe Slalom Launched!
Following the establishment of the Introduction to Coaching course in May, PA is pleased to announce that another two coaching courses, Foundation - Flatwater (which includes marathon, paracanoe, and sprint) and Foundation - Slalom, have just been launched. Click on the video below to hear PA coaches explain the development of these courses and why you should get involved in coaching! To read more about these courses and to register online, click here >>>
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Play By The Rules Awards
If your Club has done some great work to help get through this period of crises, you should nominate for the 2020 Play by the Rules Awards. These Awards recognise outstanding initiatives which have contributed to safer, fairer and/or more inclusive sport, particularly during this pandemic.
Read more and apply here >>>
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Local Sporting Champions Grant
Do you know, or are you yourself, a coach, official or competitor aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships who could use with some additional support? Sport Australia has created the Local Sporting Champions program to provide financial assistance to these eligible people.
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2019 Canoe Marathon Paddlers of the Year Announced
The Paddle Australia Canoe Marathon Technical Committee (PACMTC) recognises the results and achievements of canoe marathon paddlers every year and award the most outstanding with the Canoe Marathon Paddler of the Year. Congratulations to all the winners!
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Throwback to the 2019 ICF Ocean Racing World Championships
Unfortunately the 2020 ICF Ocean Racing World Championships were cancelled for this year, but we are throwing back to a fun, amazing, and successful tour last year in Quiberon, France. Click on the video to find out what it's like to be part of the Australian Ocean Racing Team as they tour and compete overseas!
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Video credit: Brianna Tier
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Make Sure to Paddle Smart
The weather is starting to get a little warmer, so if/when you're able to head back out on the water, make sure you paddle smart. Check out PA's Paddle Smart page with some helpful pointers and reminders before your next paddle trip.
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Windsor Paddlesports Club's Grant Success
Windsor Paddlesports Club Inc. has been successful in securing a grant for $801,218 under the Greater Sydney Sports Facility Grant Funding program for the construction of a multi-purpose paddlesports facility which will benefit members and the local community.
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Congratulations to Bob Turner, Finalist for Sport NSW Awards
Congratulations to Paddle NSW's President, Bob Turner, for being a finalist in the category of Volunteer Director of the Year in Sport NSW's Community Sports Awards! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the paddling community.
See a full list of award finalists here >>>
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2020 Lea Extreme Race
Australia’s premiere extreme kayaking race is on again for 2020. Hosted by the Tasmanian Canoe Club, the 2020 Lea Extreme Race will be held on Saturday the 12th of September.
Nestled in the foothills of Cradle Mountain, the Lea River provides natural flows down grade 3/4 rapids leading into Lake Gairdner. All monies raised are used by the TCC to help further the sport of whitewater kayaking in Tasmania.
Enter the 2020 Lea Extreme Race here >>>
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Paralympians Ready and Set for the Road to Tokyo 2020ne
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ABC's 7.30 Report: Athletes Putting Olympic Dreams on Hold
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Watch the ABC's 7.30 Report on athletes putting their Tokyo 2020 Olympic dreams on hold following the Games’ postponement, including Australian Olympic Team canoeist Bernadette Wallace. The story also features Rio 2016 Australian Paralympic Team paddler, Jocelyn Neumueller.
Watch the video here >>> |
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John O'Sullivan took some great photos of Paddle WA's inaugural Wildwater Sprint State Championships at Bells Rapids. See more here >>>
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What do you think of this newsletter? What would you like to see in future editions?
All comments and feedback are welcome and will help us to make sure that we're providing the updates that you care about most!
We would also love to hear about what paddlers are getting up to! Send in your photos, videos or stories to be featured in Paddle Pulse.
Please contact us at info@paddle.org.au.
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