Paddle

Paddle disciplines, opens in a new tab include: Slalom, Sprint, Paracanoe, Marathon, Ocean Racing, Polo, Freestyle, Wildwater, and SUP.

Paddle Oz, opens in a new tab. Designed to provide young people with an enjoyable introduction to paddling that encourages lifelong participation. These games and activities allow the participants to develop the essential skills and safety knowledge that underpin all future paddling pathways.

• Paddle Starter. The first component of the Paddle Oz Discovery program. Helps participants have a sense of accomplishment and encourages further participation.
• Paddle Discovery. Aims to introduce young people to the activity of paddling. Through the use of games, participants will learn basic paddle skills in a fun environment, discovering what an exciting activity paddling can be. Very basic craft handling and safety skills should be achieved by the completion of this level.
• Paddle Action. Aims to extend and refine the basic paddle skills learnt in Discovery. With participants exploring and experiencing different paddle craft and learning new skills, they discover that there are no limits to what paddling has to offer.
• Paddle Adventure. Participants are introduced to specialised craft and the specific skills required to paddle them. There are four separate programs, Flatwater, Sea, Whitewater and Canoe Polo.
• Paddle Ball. Aims to introduce young people to Canoe Polo using a modified version of the game. The aim of the program is to promote an activity that can be delivered by a local community or group, on their local waterway or pool, targeting all ages.