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About Us

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.

UEN:S71SS0035C
Charity Registration Date:12/01/2011
Organisation Type:Society
Date of Establishment:1971
ROS/RCB Regn No:ROS 126/1971/SPO
 
IPC No:IPC 000508
Effective Date:07/03/2021 – 15/05/2027
A Member of the Donation and Contribution Fund for Sports
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:

To establish Singapore as the top paddling nation in Asia by placing firm focus on developing high performance athlete pathways.
To promote paddling as a vibrant lifestyle and bringing more awareness & education into marine protection and promoting inclusive communities.
Mission:

Towards Excellence in Canoeing and Making it Safe and Fun

Values:

Transparent
Respect
Inclusive
Professional

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.

Milestones

1971

The Singapore Canoe Federation (SCF) is formally founded as the national body for canoeing, by Mr John H.Cork and a group of teacher enthusiasts. Its logo "Forward Moving" is designed.

1973

First Inter-School Championships

1976

Singapore's first overseas foray at the Hong Kong Open Sprint Championship in November.

1977

First National Canoeing Championships, held in conjunction with Pesta Sukan Sea Carnival, in August.

1979-1984
  • 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.
1987

Singapore takes part in the 14th SEA Games for canoeing for the first time, winning two silver medals and four bronze medals.

1999
  • 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.
2000

The personal skill star courses were introduced. Kayaking personal skills courses were introduced to all racing competitions by schools. Some 6,000 certificates were issued that first year.

2002

Achieved funding and facilities for a permanent office, classroom, storage, coaches and secretariat support.

2003

Singapore wins two bronze medals at the 2003 SEA Games a first since the 1987 SEA Games.

2004

The SCF in collaboration with PUB, opened the first public paddling centre, Paddle Lodge @MacRitchie Reservoir.

2007

Singapore wins two bronze medals at the 2007 SEA Games.

2008

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.

2010

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.

2011
  • 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.
2012

Geraldine Lee makes history as Singapore's first kayaker to race in the Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom.

2013

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.

2014
  • 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
2015
  • 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 programme is MacRitchie (KIAK) launched Reservoir at in October to lay foundations of Canoe Sprint in children from 10 years old.
2018

Mervyn Toh wins Singapore's first canoeing medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Palembang, Indonesia with his Bronze for the K1 200m event.

2019
  • National Development Coach for Kayak Sprint Bill Lee receives Singapore Coach Medallion in the High Performance Coach Category at the CoachSG Conference.
  • The SCF conducts its first SG- Coach Full-Integrated Canoe Sprint Course.
  • Canoe Polo Senior Women's Team wins Gold in their category at the 2019 Canoe Polo Asian Cup.
2020

Sport Singapore forms ActiveSG Canoe Academy and takes over operation of KIAK programme to widen participation base of the sport and to complement high- performance pathway, in partnership with the SCF.

2021

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.

2022
  • The SCF launched its 50th anniversary commemorative book, Flow: Making Waves Since 1971.
  • Singapore wins two golds and one bronze at the 2021 SEA Games.
2023
  • Stephenie Chen made history by winning Singapore's first ever silver medal in the Women's K1 500m at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games
  • Singapore hosted the Asian Canoe Polo Championships at Marina Bay, against the backdrop of the iconic Singapore city skyline.
1971
The Singapore Canoe Federation (SCF) is formally founded as the national body for canoeing, by Mr John H.Cork and a group of teacher enthusiasts. Its logo "Forward Moving" is designed.
1973

First Inter-School Championships

1976

Singapore's first overseas foray at the Hong Kong Open Sprint Championship in November.

1977

First National Canoeing Championships, held in conjunction with Pesta Sukan Sea Carnival, in August.

1979-1984
  • 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.
1987
Singapore takes part in the 14th SEA Games for canoeing for the first time, winning two silver medals and four bronze medals.
1999
  • 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.
2000
The personal skill star courses were introduced. Kayaking personal skills courses were introduced to all racing competitions by schools. Some 6,000 certificates were issued that first year.
2002
Achieved funding and facilities for a permanent office, classroom, storage, coaches and secretariat support.
2003
Singapore wins two bronze medals at the 2003 SEA Games a first since the 1987 SEA Games.
2004
The SCF in collaboration with PUB, opened the first public paddling centre, Paddle Lodge @MacRitchie Reservoir.
2007
Singapore wins two bronze medals at the 2007 SEA Games.
2008
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.
2010
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.
2011
  • 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.
2012

Geraldine Lee makes history as Singapore's first kayaker to race in the Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom.

2013
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.
2014
  • 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
2015
  • 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 programme is MacRitchie (KIAK) launched Reservoir at in October to lay foundations of Canoe Sprint in children from 10 years old.
2018
Mervyn Toh wins Singapore's first canoeing medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Palembang, Indonesia with his Bronze for the K1 200m event.
2019
  • National Development Coach for Kayak Sprint Bill Lee receives Singapore Coach Medallion in the High Performance Coach Category at the CoachSG Conference.
  • The SCF conducts its first SG- Coach Full-Integrated Canoe Sprint Course.
  • Canoe Polo Senior Women's Team wins Gold in their category at the 2019 Canoe Polo Asian Cup.
2020
Sport Singapore forms ActiveSG Canoe Academy and takes over operation of KIAK programme to widen participation base of the sport and to complement high- performance pathway, in partnership with the SCF.
2021
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.
2022
  • The SCF launched its 50th anniversary commemorative book, Flow: Making Waves Since 1971.
  • Singapore wins two golds and one bronze at the 2021 SEA Games.
2023
  • Stephenie Chen made history by winning Singapore's first ever silver medal in the Women's K1 500m at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games
  • Singapore hosted the Asian Canoe Polo Championships at Marina Bay, against the backdrop of the iconic Singapore city skyline.

Our Affiliations

Singapore National Olympic Council

International Canoe Federation

Asia Canoe Confederation

People's Association

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