The Victorian Canoe Association Inc., (Canoeing Victoria) formed in 1930 and was incorporated in 1984. It is the State body responsible for the management, co-ordination, development and promotion of canoeing in Victoria. It represents the interests of its members, the public and the national body (Australian Canoeing).
The VCA trades as Canoeing Victoria as a member of Australian Canoeing Inc., which in turn has international affiliation with the International Canoe Federation as well as national affiliation with the Australian Olympic Committee. The VCA Inc. has similar affiliation with the Olympic movement and organised sport in Victoria.
Canoeing Victoria is committed to the provision of the highest standard of competition, safety, coaching, instruction, education and the creation of opportunities for participation.
Canoeing Victoria consists of seven committees responsible for the disciplines of Marathon Canoeing, Canoe Polo, Slalom, Wildwater, Sprint Racing, Touring and Education.
Each committee is responsible for putting practical effect to its objective of optimising community participation in each aspect of the activity.
For more information about Canoeing Victoria, visit their website.