Women and Girls in Paddlesport
Welcome to our new section on Women and Girls in Paddlesport
The Canoe England Development Team are committed to increasing the number of females participating in Paddlesport as well as encouraging those already taking part to stay in the sport by providing greater opportunities and information for those already hooked! The project formally known as Girl Power has been reignited into action with the scope broadened to include all women not just the young (hence the name change).
Currently in the early stages of the project, we plan to use this section of the website to bring you information and news on Women and Girls Development days, equipment, useful contacts, paddling experiences and more.
There are many women out there who currently enjoy and participate in Paddlesport. Many more have the desire but are not sure how to start and a huge number unaware of what they are missing out on.
Did you know….?
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Of the 7 athletes that went to Beijing Olympics for canoeing 4 were women!
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The Great Britain Women Polo Team are the current World Champions
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Lucy Wainwright, Sprint K1, is the current 200m European Champion
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Helen Reeves, Canoe Slalom, won the first ever female Olympic canoeing medal in Athens 2004
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Helen Barnes holds the World Record for the fastest time to do 100 Eskimo Rolls in a kayak (3minutes and 42 seconds)
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Anna Hemming is 7 times World Marathon Champion
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Fiona Jarvie and Lowri Davies are current European Champions in Freestyle.
We would value your feedback and consultancy through different stages of this project. If you would be interested in helping please email womenandgirls@bcu.org.uk.
Useful websites:
Women Sport and Fitness Foundation
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Useful documents:
WSFF How can sports clubs attract and retain women and girls Click here
WSFF Teenage girls and dropout Click here
Canoe England Women Development Day Case Study Click here
Canoe England Women Surf Development Case Study Click here