Welcome To South Yorkshire Sport

In 2000 the BCU federalised to become the umbrella organisation for the Home Nation Associations in Scotland (SCA), Wales (WCA) and Northern Ireland (CANI).

The BCU is 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.

Paddlesports

Paddlesports is currently the fastest growing water sport in England. Paddlesports is a generic term that encompasses a huge diversity of canoeing and kayaking activities. You can participate in Paddlesports in a number of ways. Whether you are looking for a high adrenaline sport or a chance to go into the wilderness and experience nature close at hand. Or do you want to compete as part of a polo team or challenge yourself on a personal level in a sprint race.

What do you fancy?

• White Water Kayaking
• Wild Water Racing
• Polo
• Slalom
• Sprint Racing
• MarathonRacing
• Freestyle
• Expeditions
• Sea Kayaking
• Open Canoeing
• Journeying along your canal

Paddlesports can fulfil all of these and many more

Canoe Foundation – “Positively changing lives through canoeing”

The Canoe Foundation, the Official Charity Partner of the British Canoe Union, is working to change people’s lives through the sport of canoeing.  

You will be able to find out more information about the Canoe Foundation, on the Charity's website including all the latest news, information about accessing grants, case studies from some of the projects we have funded in the past, and details of how you can further support the Canoe Foundation.

Tel: 0300 011 9502     Fax: 0845 370 9501     Email: info@canoefoundation.org.uk

In South Yorkshire

There are 3 BCU approved Watersports centres in the region:

Hatfield Water Park

Rother Valley Country Park

Manvers Waterfront Boat Club