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{{Short description|Previous body for paddlesports in England}}
In 2000 the [[British Canoe Union]] (BCU) federalised to become the umbrella organisation for the Home Nation Associations in Scotland (SCA), Wales (WCA) and Northern Ireland (CANI). In England, [http://www.canoe-england.org.uk Canoe England] was set up similarly to the other National Associations, as a division of the BCU, to support the development of canoeing specifically in England.
In 2000 the [[British Canoe Union]] (BCU) federalised to become the umbrella organisation for the Home Nation Associations in Scotland ([[Scottish Canoe Association]] - SCA), Wales ([[Canoe Wales]]) and Northern Ireland ([[Canoe Association of Northern Ireland]] - CANI).


In England, '''Canoe England''' was set up similarly to the other National Associations, as a division of the BCU, to support the development of canoeing specifically in England.
Despite federalisation, the BCU remains the National Governing Body for the sport of canoeing and kayaking throughout the UK, with the main purpose being to help and inspire people to engage in what it now terms 'paddlesports'. Responsible for leading and setting the overall framework for the National Associations; representing canoeing interests such as coaching and competition at UK and international level.


In 2014 the British Canoe Union was renamed as [[British Canoeing]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2020}}
Further details about Canoe England and the various paddlesport disciplines can be found on their website and the links below.

In 2024 British Canoeing rebranded as [[Paddle UK]].<ref name="PUK">{{cite web |title=Paddle UK - A new chapter for British Canoeing |url=https://paddleuk.org.uk/welcome-to-paddle-uk/ |website=Paddle UK |access-date=27 March 2024 |date=13 March 2024}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20151016160630/http://www.bcu.org.uk/ BCU Official Website] Archived from the original on 2015-10-16
*[http://www.canoe-england.org.uk Canoe England]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160502173331/http://www.canoe-england.org.uk/ Canoe England website] Archived from the original on 2016-05-02
*[http://www.bcu.org.uk BCU Official Website]
*[http://www.canoefoundation.org.uk Canoe Foundation - Official Charity Partner of the BCU and home nation associations]
*[http://www.canoefoundation.org.uk Canoe Foundation - Official Charity Partner of the BCU and Home Nation Associations]
*[http://www.canoescotland.org Scottish Canoe Association]
*[http://www.canoescotland.org Scottish Canoe Association]
*[http://www.canoewales.com Canoe Wales]
*[http://www.canoewales.com Canoe Wales]
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*[http://www.gbcanoeing.org.uk GB Canoeing]
*[http://www.gbcanoeing.org.uk GB Canoeing]
*[http://www.canoeicf.com International Canoe Federation]
*[http://www.canoeicf.com International Canoe Federation]

{{Sports governing bodies in England}}
{{Sports governing bodies in the United Kingdom}}

[[Category:Sports governing bodies in England]]
[[Category:Canoeing organizations]]
[[Category:2000 establishments in England]]
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 2000]]
[[Category:Canoeing in England]]

Latest revision as of 14:09, 23 June 2024

In 2000 the British Canoe Union (BCU) federalised to become the umbrella organisation for the Home Nation Associations in Scotland (Scottish Canoe Association - SCA), Wales (Canoe Wales) and Northern Ireland (Canoe Association of Northern Ireland - CANI).

In England, Canoe England was set up similarly to the other National Associations, as a division of the BCU, to support the development of canoeing specifically in England.

In 2014 the British Canoe Union was renamed as British Canoeing.[citation needed]

In 2024 British Canoeing rebranded as Paddle UK.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Paddle UK - A new chapter for British Canoeing". Paddle UK. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
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