Highlights

Calling all Young Athletes!

Submitted by MarieC on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 12:49

Assistance comes in two forms:

  1. The NSW Department of Sport and Recreation supports young PaddleNSW country members for last year’s travel expenses to get to State age Competition. The DEADLINE has been extended to end February 2012. Please refer to the link for more details http://www.paddlensw.org.au/content/athlete-assistance-policy-0
  2. An Australian Government initiative managed by the Australian Sports Commission and supports 8,000 young people each year.

NSW Ocean Racing Series - Starts 25 February!

A new series of Ocean Races organised by PaddleNSW clubs, with the first event, the 'Bay to Beaches', from Botany Bay to Gunnamatta Park, Port Hacking, on the 25th February.

Entries and information on the Open Water Racing page

Date: 
Sat, 25/02/2012 - 14:57
Sanctioning: 
PaddleNSW

Canoe Polo Season - starts 31 January!

Submitted by MarieC on Mon, 23/01/2012 - 18:20

Want a fast and fun way to keep paddle-fit? Then join us for the next season of Tueday evening Canoe Polo from 31 January to 3 April (10 weeks). It is held at the Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, Church St, Lidcombe from 7-9pm. This competition is open to paddlers of all abilities.

Harbour Series Open Water Racing - starts 11 February!

The Harbour Racing 'Harbour Series' kicks off at Botany Bay on the 11th February, with the Botany Challenge. Suitable for beginner to expert Open Water paddlers. Check out the event and entry information at 'Harbour Racing'

Rego: 7.00 - 8.00am
Race start: 8.30am
Short Course: 8km
Long Course: 16km

Date: 
Sat, 11/02/2012 - 08:00 - 13:00
Sanctioning: 
PaddleNSW

Vajda Marathon 9 Series - starts 25 February!

Submitted by 290495 on Thu, 19/01/2012 - 11:30

Following a very successful series in 2011, the Vajda 2012 NSW Marathon 9 Series kicks off at Canberra on the 25th February.

Entry and race information CLICK HERE.

Personal Floatation Devices (Lifejackets)

Submitted by AndrewM on Mon, 21/11/2011 - 16:33

New PFD Standard for Australian Boaters

Personal Floatation Devices (PFD) made to the new Australian Standard 4758 are now starting to appear on retailers' shelves, and will be accepted by all marine safety authorities by 1 July 2010.

This change will have a minimum impact on boaters, as PFDs are made to the old Australian standards can continue to be sold after 1 July 2010.

2012 Prohibited Drugs List released

Submitted by LynnP on Thu, 13/10/2011 - 22:02

2012 Prohibited List released

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released the 2012 Prohibited List which will come into effect on 1 January 2012.

The major change to the 2012 List which will affect Australian athletes and support personnel is to inhaled formoterol.

In its announcement of the 2012 List WADA advised that, “The List prohibits the administration of all beta-2 agonists except salbutamol (maximum 1600 micrograms over 24 hours), salmeterol when taken by inhalation, and now formoterol (maximum 36 micrograms taken over 24 hours).”

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