Scottish Canoe Association

Scottish Canoe Association

Infobox Sport governing body
assocname= Scottish Canoe Association
logo=
sport= Canoeing
Kayaking
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founded = 1939
aff = British Canoe Union
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region =
regionyear =
president = Brian Chapman
secretary =
coach =
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url = www.scot-canoe.org
country
The Scottish Canoe Association is the governing body for canoeing and kayaking in Scotland. It covers all branches of the sport from recreational activities to whitewater racing, slalom racing and wildwater racing; flatwater sprint racing and marathon racing; canoe sailing; canoe polo; surf kayaking and canoeing; and extreme racing (including the international event on the River Nevis in Lochaber).

It was founded in 1939 by five canoe clubs including Forth Canoe Club. The body now has approximately 2250 individual members, and 90 affiliated clubs and associate organizations.

External links

* [http://www.canoescotland.com Official site]


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