Canoeing

Canoeing

Opportunities

Canoeing opportunities for male and female athletes.

Level of Sport

Open to players of all abilities. Elite level athletes to social sport.

Subject Area

Students can opt to study any subject they wish alongside canoeing.

Level of Study

Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate.

Opportunities

Canoeing opportunities for male and female students.

Level of Sport

Open to players of all abilities. Elite level athletes to social sport.

Subject Area

Students can opt to study any subject they wish alongside canoeing.

Level of Study

Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate.

Opportunities

Canoeing opportunities for male and female students.

Level of Sport

Open to players of all abilities. Elite level athletes to social sport.

Subject Area

Students can opt to study any subject they wish alongside canoeing.

Level of Study

Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate.

Paddlesport is on the rise in the U.K. and universities have everything you need in order to succeed on the water.

There are currently over 60 university canoeing teams that compete against each other at multiple events across the country. Whether you’ve never paddled before or you’re an experienced paddler, UK universities have all the facilities you need to improve your skills.

With opportunities to compete in white water racing, canoe polo, freestyle kayaking, and marathon K1 and K2, students of all levels of expereicne can be part of one of the most exciting and adventurous water sports when studying at a UK university.

Paddlesport is on the rise in the U.K. and universities have everything you need in order to succeed on the water.

There are currently over 60 university canoeing teams that compete against each other at multiple events across the country. Whether you’ve never paddled before or you’re an experienced paddler, UK universities have all the facilities you need to improve your skills.

With opportunities to compete in white water racing, canoe polo, freestyle kayaking, and marathon K1 and K2, students of all levels of expereicne can be part of one of the most exciting and adventurous water sports when studying at a UK university.

BUCS Orienteering Championships

Compete in different Championship events throughout the year

UK universities compete against each other at three main Canoeing events which feature team and individual races.

In canoe slalom, competitors navigate a canoe or a kayak on a white-water course, passing through a combination of upstream and downstream gates on river rapids in the fastest time possible. 

Classifications: C1 / K1 / Men’s / Woman’s / Mixed / Open C2 / Open Team / Overall Team

Wildwater canoeing is a competitive discipline of canoeing in which kayaks or canoes are used to negotiate a stretch of river speedily. 

Classifications: C2 / K1 / WC1 / Men’s / Woman’s / Mixed / Open Team / Overall Team / Sprint

Polo combines boating and ball handling skills with a contact team game, where tactics and positional play are as important as the speed and fitness of the individual athletes. The game requires excellent teamwork and promotes both general canoeing skills and a range of other techniques unique to the sport.

Leagues: Canoe Polo Men’s Championship / Canoe Polo Women’s Championship

There are also opportunities to participate in Freestyle Competitions at special events during the season

Compete in different disciplined events throughout the year

UK university teams compete against each other at three main Canoeing events across the country.

In canoe slalom, competitors navigate a canoe or a kayak on a white-water course, passing through a combination of upstream and downstream gates on river rapids in the fastest time possible. 

Classifications: C1 / K1 / Men’s / Woman’s / Mixed / Open C2 / Open Team / Overall Team

Wildwater canoeing is a competitive discipline of canoeing in which kayaks or canoes are used to negotiate a stretch of river speedily. 

Classifications: C2 / K1 / WC1 / Men’s / Woman’s / Mixed / Open Team / Overall Team / Sprint

Polo combines boating and ball handling skills with a contact team game, where tactics and positional play are as important as the speed and fitness of the individual athletes. The game requires excellent teamwork and promotes both general canoeing skills and a range of other techniques unique to the sport.

Leagues: Canoe Polo Men’s Championship / Canoe Polo Women’s Championship

There are also opportunities to participate in Freestyle Competitions at special events during the season

Opportunities for all levels of Canoer

Canoeing clubs throughout the U.K. are very inclusive and welcome student-athletes of all genders, abilities, and levels of experience.

In addition to providing students with a great opportunity to stay fit and enter competitive events, they also provide a fantastic environment for students to meet and socialise.

BUCS Orienteering Championships

Opportunities for all levels of Canoer

Canoeing clubs throughout the U.K. are very inclusive and welcome student-athletes of all genders, abilities, and levels of experience.

In addition to providing students with a great opportunity to stay fit and enter competitive events, they also provide a fantastic environment for students to meet and socialise.

U.K. University

Canoeing Scholarships

Some of the leading canoeing universities in the U.K. will be able to offer their students some form of scholarship. U.K. university sport scholarships are awarded in different ways at each university, some scholarships may help to reduce tuition fees whereas others may help to provide a support package to cover the cost of specialist training and support. The standard required to achieve a scholarship will vary between universities.

We are happy to provide free guidance and support for any student who wishes to be evaluated for a potential UK university canoeing scholarship.

U.K. University Canoeing Scholarships

Some of the leading canoeing universities in the U.K. will be able to offer their students some form of scholarship. U.K. university sport scholarships are awarded in different ways at each university, some scholarships may help to reduce tuition fees whereas others may help to provide a support package to cover the cost of specialist training and support. The standard required to achieve a scholarship will vary between universities.

We are happy to provide free guidance and support for any student who wishes to be evaluated for a potential UK university canoeing scholarship.

How we can help you to compete at a U.K. university

Free service

Our service is completely free for students and their families to use.

Bespoke opportunities

We search for universities that suit your academic standing, career goals and any other preferences you may have!

Application support

Our staff are trained to process undergraduate and postgraduate U.K. university applications.

Access to scholarships

We will evaluate your chances and inform you where we feel you have the best possible chance of achieving a scholarship.

How we can help you to compete at a U.K. university

Free service

Our service is completely free for students and their families to use.

Bespoke opportunities

We search for universities that suit your academic standing, career goals and any other preferences you may have!

Application support

Our staff are trained to process undergraduate and postgraduate U.K. university applications.

Access to scholarships

We will evaluate your chances and inform you where we feel you have the best possible chance of achieving a scholarship.

Start your U.K. study search here

Register your details via our online form to start searching for suitable opportunities throughout the U.K.

Start your U.K. study search here

Register your details via our online form to start searching for suitable opportunities throughout the U.K.