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2022 Paddle with Pride Registration

In partnership with Pride in Sport, Paddle Australia (PA) would like to extend our invitation to anyone and everyone to attend the inaugural 2022 Paddle with Pride National event which will be held in several locations across the weekend of the 15-16 October. 

In collaboration with five host clubs from across the Nation, we are really excited for you get on the water with your local club and hope you enjoy your first experience of paddling. Each event will be free to participants and offer individuals the opportunity to build basic paddling skills and meet new people. Participants will be offered food and refreshments following each event. 

Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Lane Cove and Dubbo will all play host to the inaugural two-day event which celebrates inclusion and diversity in sport for LGBTQ, gender diverse individuals and allies.

Paddle with Pride is the latest initiative from PA to make paddling a safe, inclusive and welcoming place for all Australian’s. Paddle Australia is committed to ensuring that paddling is an inclusive sport, and that all Clubs/facilities provide the LGBTQ community with a safe environment in which to enjoy it. 

There is a place for everyone in our sport, exactly as you are.

The 2022 Paddle with Pride events (Free) will be hosted across four locations on the weekend of the 15-16 of October, please find details below.

Location: UQ Canoe Club Boat Shed, Sir William MacGregor Dr, St Lucia QLD 4067
Date: Saturday 15 October, 2022
Time: 10.30-3pm
Host club: UQ Canoe Club
Introduction to paddling (Canoe/ Kayak)

Location: Brunswick Baths, 14 Dawson St, Brunswick VIC 3056 
Date: Saturday 15 October, 2022
Time: 6-8pm
Host club: Victorian Youth Canoe Polo (VYPA)
Introduction to paddling and Canoe Polo

Location: UWA Boatshed, 9 Hackett Dr, Crawley WA 6009 (AT CAPACITY)
Date: Sunday 16 October
Time: 9am-1pm
Host club: UWA Outdoor Club
Introduction to paddling (Kayak/ Stand-Up Paddling)

Location: Billarong Reserve, North Narabeen
Date: Sunday 16 October, 2022
Time: 2-5pm
Host club: Marathon Paddling Academy (MPA)
Introduction to paddling (Canoe/ Kayak)

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4. Please select your gender and pronouns  *This question is required.
5. Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander?  *This question is required.
8. I have read, understood, acknowledge and agree to the Paddle Australia Event Entry Waiver 
  *This question is required.