European Canoe Association

The European Canoe Association (ECA), the umbrella organization for European canoe associations, was founded in Rome in 1993 and today brings together more than 40 national organizations. Its goal is to promote canoeing in all its facets. In recent decades, however, the focus has mostly been on competitive sports on European championships, cups, and youth programs. Read more

Athletes committee

Monica Doria elected as the first Chair of the European Canoe Association Athletes’ Committee

European Canoe Association and Memosoft Join the Paddle Games Project Next Weekend

The European Canoe Association (ECA), soon to be known as Paddle Europe, together with its official technology partner Memosoft, will join next weekend the 2025 edition of the Paddle Games in Spain.

2025 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Penrith: Europe Shines on Australian Waters

A Historic Return to a Legendary Venue

Twenty years after hosting the 2005 World Championships, the Penrith Whitewater Stadium in New South Wales, Australia, once again rocked to the rhythm of world-class canoe slalom from September 29 to October 4, 2025.

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