About the International Canoe Federation (ICF)

Through our network of 171 national federations, we unite millions of paddlers around the world. From starting out to the Olympic Games, we aim to promote and inspire a global passion for paddle sport everywhere and for everyone.

Always moving forward is our moto.

At the heart of our community is a set of core values that ensure a welcoming environment for all.

Leadership
We take collective responsibility for the sport and inspire through innovation and shared purpose.

Excellence
We strive for high standards in all areas of paddle sport worldwide.

Integrity
Consistently acting in accordance with high ethical values, mutual respect and honesty.

Inclusivity
Acting fairly, impartially, equally and inclusively with respect to race, gender, religion, ability, age, national or ethnic origin.

Passion
We act with enthusiasm, passion, and pride, with a desire to excel in what we do.

Fit for Future strategic plan 2022-2024
The ICF President and Board of Directors reserve the right to amend the strategic plan following the election of the new Board of Directors at the 2021 ICF Congress. 

View the organisational structure organigram.

Find out more about the structure of the ICF, contact details for board members, committee members and staff.

ICF as a non-profit organisation, promotes culture of good governance through transparency. ICF contracts external financial institution to audit the accounts of ICF Treasurer and Headquarters. The contracted company inspects and reports on all ICF finances and if requested, acts as a financial adviser to the ICF Executive Committee. The below are the recent audit reports. Further, ICF has a strict EXPENSE POLICY to restrict financial wrongdoing or any exploitations. 

• 2021 Audit Report
• 2020 Audit Report
• 2018 Audit Report
• 2016 Audit Report
• 2015 Audit Report
• 2014 Audit Report

Read about the diversity and inclusion commission.

ICF Ethics Commission- forms a part of the ICF Court of Arbitration and is charged with defining and updating a framework of ethical principles, including a Code of Ethics, based upon the values and principles enshrined in the Olympic Charter. In addition, it investigates complaints raised in relation to the non-respect of such ethical principles, including breaches of the Code of Ethics and, if necessary, proposes sanctions to the ICF Board. 

Read more about ICF Ethics Commission Chair Michael Chambers

For confidential reporting in regards to corruption, doping, harassment, or any other form of misconduct, please contact the ICF Ethics Commission Chair Michael Chambers

Avenue de Rhodanie 54
1007 Lausanne, Switzerland

+41 (0)21 612 0290
Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00 CET

info@canoeicf.com

Contact details for National Federation members.