British Canoeing news

In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government to promote active environments, cut red tape and elevate the ... More

The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end on 31 March leaving thousands set for closure or service ... More

The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the industry, according to a statement signed by more than 80 ... More

Sport England has revealed the 16 projects which will share £1m worth of funding from the Workforce Diversity Great Ideas Fund. Those receiving grants range ... More

“Isolated” incidents of alleged bullying and duty of care failures within some Olympic sports are not a consequence of an “obsession” with winning medals, according ... More

National governing bodies of sport should be required to have at least one named person dedicated to the duty of care of athletes or risk ... More

UK Sport has dismissed criticisms that it has failed in its duty of care to athletes following high profile allegations of bullying within sports that ... More

A facility encouraging local people to participate in rowing has been made out of two cabins which were used at Eton Dorney during London 2012. ... More

England football under-21 coach Gareth Southgate is among 11 professional coaches who will receive UK Sport investment to take part in its Elite Programme. Southgate ... More

Britain’s best canoe sprint athletes now have world-class facilities to train in after Sports Minister Helen Grant opened a new elite centre for British Canoeing ... More

Image: The heroics of Bradley Wiggins has had a direct impact on participation numbers A number of national governing bodies of sport have reported encouraging ... More

New start gates have been installed at the National Watersports Centre (NWC) in Pierrepoint, Nottingham, after British Canoeing was awarded a Lottery Sport grant of ... More