Well done to everyone who took part in ICUPS 2023, over the weekend 15/16 April at the Let’s Go Hydro Resort in Belfast/Carryduff.

It was a great weekend and fantastic to see so many students (and former students) taking part in the event.

Congratulations in particular to Technological University Dublin who came first in the Gold, Women’s and Freshers categories and University College Dublin, who came first in the Silver category.

Some great photos from the event – CLICK HERE

Congratulations to Kilcullen (Div 2/3) and Ulster (U15 GP A and B) for their successes at the 2023 Mahon Cup. A big thanks to the team at Kilcock Canoe Polo Club for a fantastic day of Canoe Polo.

Ulster Canoe Polo Club (U15 A and B)

Kilcullen Canoe Club (Div 2/3)

This event was in aid of Cuisle Cancer Support Centre and raised 1,000 Euro.

The Galway Kayak Club are hosting the Galway Open 2023, over the weekend 27/28 May 2023.

https://canoepolo.ie/events/galway-open-2023/

There are 2 divisions:

Division 2 – 5 teams – 4 places available (as Galway will have 1 place)

https://webcollect.org.uk/gkc/event/27-28-may-galway-polo-comp-div2-entry

Division 3 – 5 teams – 4 places available (as Galway will have 1 place)

https://webcollect.org.uk/gkc/event/27-28-may-galway-polo-comp-div3-entry

The dates and hosts of the 2023 Club Championships and Irish Open are now confirmed:

Club Champs – 8/9 July, hosted by Mullingar Harbour Canoe Polo Club

Irish Open – 16/17 September, hosted by Kilcock Canoe Polo Club

Details of the competitions will be posted at a later date. A big thanks to Mullingar and Kilcock for agreeing to host.

Due to poor registrations and nominations we are extending the date of the Annual Meeting. Please see updated timelines below.

This years Canoe Polo Annual Meeting is set to take place at 7:00pm on Monday 3rd April 2023. We are running a virtual meeting so pre-registration is required.

Anyone wishing to vote must be a current Canoeing Ireland member and over 18. Registration closes 11:00pm on the 2nd April 2023 register here.

The agenda for the meting will be as below:

• Chairpersons report
• Treasurers Report
• Review of 2022
• Review of Motions submitted
• Nomination of incoming Committee

The following committee positions are open:

• Chairperson
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Child Protection Officer
• 4 Ordinary Members to fill:
• Squad Liaison officer
• Development officer
• Equipment officer
• Referee officer

The closing date for nomination submissions is 11:00pm on 30th March 2023. Nominations will be published prior to the meeting. Submit your nominations here

Canoeing Ireland Standing Orders for discipline committees can be found here

Documents will be available here as they are produced

This years Canoe Polo Annual Meeting is set to take place at 7:00pm on Monday 13th March 2023. We are running a virtual meeting so pre-registration is required.

Anyone wishing to vote must be a current Canoeing Ireland member and over 18. Registration closes 11:00pm on the 27th February 2023 register here.

The agenda for the meting will be as below:

• Chairpersons report
• Treasurers Report
• Review of 2022
• Review of Motions submitted
• Nomination of incoming Committee

The closing date for submission of motions is 11:00pm on 27th February 2023. Motions will be published 7 days prior to the meeting. Submit you motions here

The following committee positions are open:
Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
Child Protection Officer
4 Ordinary Members to fill:
Squad Liasion officer
Development officer
Equipment officer
Referee officer

The closing date for nomination submissions is 11:00pm on 27th February 2023. Nominations will be published 7 days prior to the meeting. Submit your nominations here

Canoeing Ireland Standing Orders for discipline committees can be found here

The National Canoe Polo Commitee has agreed the dates for the Irish Club Championships and Irish Open for 2023, as follows:

• Irish Club Championships – 8/9 July 2023

• Irish Open – 19/20 August 2023

The Committee is now seeking proposals from Clubs who are interested in hosting each event.

If your Club is interested an hosting the event, please email comps@canoepolo.ie with your proposal by 10pm on Wed 8 February 2023.

Details of the Clubs selected to host the events will be published by the end of February 2023.

Registration is open for the 2022 Irish Club Championships, which takes place at Mullingar Harbour on Sat 9th July 2022 and Sun 10th July 2022.

The following Divisions (3) and Categories (2) will be available:

• Division 1
• Division 2
• Division 3
• Under 14
• Ladies

The entry fee for Div 1, Div 2 and Div 3, is 125 Euro per team.

The entry fee for Div 3 – all players under 18, is 50 Euro per team.

The Under 14 and Ladies categories are free.

Registration is now open. Registration closes at 9pm on Tue 28 June 2022.

Irish Club Championships 2022