The Singapore Canoe Federation (SCF) was founded in 1971 and is the National Sports Association responsible for the management, coordination, development and promotion of canoeing in Singapore. It represents the interest of its athletes and members to Sport Singapore (Previously known as the Singapore Sports Council), the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), the public and other International Canoeing bodies.
The SCF is an affiliate of both the Asian Canoe Confederation and the International Canoe Federation. As a non-profit organisation, the SCF relies mainly on its volunteers and its small group of staff. It is mainly funded through Sport Singapore.
Organisation Details | |
UEN: | S71SS0035C |
Charity Registration Date: | 12/01/2011 |
Organisation Type: | Society |
Date of Establishment: | 1971 |
ROS/RCB Regn No: | ROS 126/1971/SPO |
IPC Status | |
IPC No: | IPC 000508 |
Effective Date: | 07/03/2021 - 31/03/2024 |
A Member of the Donation and Contribution Fund for Sports | |
Contact Information | |
Registered Address: | NSA Office, Singapore Sports Hub, 3 Stadium Drive #01-33, Singapore 397630 |
Mailing Address: | NSA Office, Singapore Sports Hub, 3 Stadium Drive #01-33, Singapore 397630 |
Telephone No: | +65 6344 6337 |
Email Address: | info@scf.org.sg |
Website Address: | http://www.scf.org.sg |
To promote opportunity for public participation in a full range of canoeing activities in Singapore with high standards of safety. Among other things, the SCF aspires to:
• Nurture and prepare its elite and potential elite athletes to medal at the SEA Games, Asian Games and other regional/international competitions.
• Uphold high standards of sportsmanship.
• Champion the development and enjoyment by the public of all canoeing disciplines in Singapore.
• Develop and promote Singapore as a venue of choice for regional/international canoeing championships/events.
The SCF is affiliated to the International Canoe Federation (ICF), the Asian Canoe Confederation (ACC), SNOC and the People’s Association (PA).
Vision:
Mission:
Towards Excellence in Canoeing and Making it Safe and Fun
Values:
History
In its efforts to achieve organisational excellence, the SCF was registered as an IPC/Charity in 2011. The SCF is committed to make canoeing accessible to all Singaporeans, be it recreational kayakers or a potential Olympian.
To spur local interest and participation, the SCF has embarked on numerous initiatives. In 2002, to support the rising demand for learn-to-canoe courses, funding attained went towards both the hardware – facilities include a permanent office, classroom and storage area – and the software – developing and hiring coaches and administrative personnel. In March 2004, the SCF pioneered Singapore’s first dedicated public paddling centre at MacRitchie Reservoir. Subsequently in August 2010, a second public paddling centre commenced operation at Pandan Reservoir. These public paddling centres and the programmes they run are a joint effort between the SCF and Singapore’s national water agency, the Public Utilities Board (PUB), which are aimed at both creating a sustainable environment for canoeing and increasing accessibility to water sports all over Singapore.
Apart from the recreational scene, the SCF’s dedication to the promotion of canoeing can be seen in the international progress made by the National Canoe/Kayak Sprint Team. Canoe sprint is an Olympic discipline and the national team participates in multiple international events. With our national athletes having tasted the success of a 10 medal haul comprising 2 golds, 5 silvers and 3 bronzes at the 2011 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and more recently the 6 medal haul of 2 golds, 2 silvers and 2 bronzes from the 2013 SEA Games, the team has come a long way from the 2 bronzes in the 2007 edition while in 2005 there were no podium finishes. Stepping up at the Asian level, the National Canoe/Kayak Sprint Team represented Singapore at the 2010 Asian Games for the first time in a decade where they fared well, coming in a respectable 9th in the women’s K1 200m, 6th in the women’s K1 500m, 7th in the women’s K2 500m and 5th in the women’s K4 500m.
On the Asian scene, with Singapore’s increased participation in international racing, key members of the SCF were also recognised by being elected into the international and regional federations as Council Members in 2009. Mr Chua Kee Huat, was elected as a Board Member for both the International Canoe Federation and the Asian Canoe Confederation (ACC), while Mr Henry Sim was elected as Treasurer for the ACC.
The SCF is also a proven organiser of high-profile international races. Most recently in 2011, the SCF planned, coordinated and successfully organised the World Canoe Marathon which brought many elite marathon paddlers to Marina Reservoir. The SCF also assisted in the organising of the 2010 Canoe/Kayak Sprint and Slalom events held during the inaugural Youth Olympic Games. Through such events, the SCF aims to inspire young athletes to strive for excellence in this sport. Through continued leadership renewal and increasing collaboration with the paddling community in Singapore, the SCF is ever forward-looking and will strive to build on its past successes to attain greater achievements for many years to come.
First Inter-School Canoeing Championships.
Singapore’s first overseas foray at the Hong Kong Open Sprint Championship in November.
First National Canoeing Championships, held in conjunction with Pesta Sukan Sea Carnival, in August.
1979
The SCF becomes an affiliate to the Singapore National Olympic Council.
1983
The SCF becomes an affiliate to the Singapore National Olympic Council.
1984
The SCF becomes affiliated to the International Canoe Federation.
Singapore takes part in the 14th SEA Games for canoeing for the first time, winning two silver medals and four bronze medals.
Member of Parliament Chan Soo Sen becomes the SCF’s first advisor.
Inaugural Canoe Polo Championships is held at the Singapore Armed Forces Yacht Club.
Singapore wins two bronze medals at the 2003 SEA Games – a first since the 1987 SEA Games.
Singapore wins two bronze medals at the 2007 SEA Games.
Singapore wins nine gold medals at 5th Southeast Asian Canoeing Championships with a clean sweep of the Senior Women’s K4 events for 1000m, 500m and 200m distances.
15-year-old Brandon Ooi and 16-year-old Wang Nan Feng represent Singapore in Canoe Sprint and Canoe Slalom at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games.
Singapore is the first Asian city to host the International Canoe Federation Canoe Marathon World Championships.
Singapore scores first SEA Games gold medals in canoeing with Geraldine Lee topping Women’s K1 500m event and Stephenie Chen and Suzanne Seah winning the Women’s K2 200m race. Five Silvers and three Bronzes were also won at the SEA Games.
Geraldine Lee makes history as Singapore’s first kayaker to race in the Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom.
Stephenie Chen and Suzanne Seah win Women’s K2 200m & Women’s K2 500m events at the 2013 SEA Games. Singapore also achieved two silver and two bronze medals at the Games.
Coach Balazs Babella becomes the first Canoe Sprint coach to be named Coach of the Year at the Singapore Sports Awards.
Paracanoe programme is launched in August with SportCares Foundation and AWWA.
Singapore tops the SEA Games canoeing medal table with seven Golds and five Silvers.
Canoe Sprint wins first K1 and C1 medals at the 16th Asian Canoeing Championships.
Canoe Polo Senior Women’s Team wins Gold – a first for Singapore – at the 17th Asian Canoe Polo Championships held in Hong Kong.
Kid-in-a-Kayak (KIAK) programme is launched at MacRitchie Reservoir in October to lay foundations of Canoe Sprint in children from 10 years old.
Mervyn Toh wins Singapore’s first canoeing medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Palembang, Indonesia with his Bronze for the K1 200m event.
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the SCF launches its new logo, which was adapted from the winning design of the SCF 50th Anniversary Logo Design Contest, and 50th anniversary commemorative book.
Singapore wins two golds and one bronze at the 2021 SEA Games.