CORA Member IVF Feedback Survey

The International Va’a Federation’s (IVF) Board has been reviewing the sustainability and viability of running a World Championship every year. It has identified some weaknesses in the current schedule and begun discussion of two new options. The IVF Board wants to give member federations the opportunity to provide feedback as they move forward to make the IVF and our sport stronger and more sustainable. The IVF Board has identified two alternate options to our current schedule. To analyze these options, please view the summary of the options here.  This document goes over the rational, strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. 

CORA would like input from OUR members before we submit feedback to the IVF. As you go through this survey, please take the time to think about your personal situation as well as the development possibilities for the country along with the organizational demands and possible organizational change that may be required within CORA to fulfill your suggestions. Change is needed, change takes time, change takes people, and often funding. 

As you put forth your feedback, please be solution-focused. 

This survey is anonymous if you choose it to be. As we have many forward-thinking members, we would like the opportunity to follow up on suggestions made here. In order to do that, we have provided a space for you to provide your name and email address if you so chose. 

Survey will remain open until September 4th 11:59am. 

If you hit submit then have a brainwave worth of ideas or had more you wanted to say. fear not, you can always email us at ivf@canadianoutrigger.ca and we’ll gladly accept your suggestions. 

Once again, here’s the link for the survey

NEW: Fees Reduced for Team Canada Trials – IVF World Sprints 2026

Good news! CORA has reduced the registration fees for the 2026 IVF World Sprints Team Canada Selection Trials:

  • Adults: $80
  • Juniors (under 19): $40

If you’ve already paid the old fee, you’ll get an automatic refund for the difference. If you haven’t yet paid, read on:

Trials Weekend: September 20–21, 2025 / Calgary, AB

Who needs to attend the Calgary Trials?

  • V1 (solo) paddlers: All athletes trying for V1 spots.
  • Elite candidates: Junior and open men and women wanting to qualify for seats in Canada’s elite teams.
  • Registered club crews in gender and age categories that exceed 6 registered teams will need to race-off in Calgary to earn one of the 6 team berths in each age and gender category; CORA will announce categories that require race-offs shortly after club crew registrations close on 30 August.

Register here:

  • V1 (solo) paddlers: CLICK HERE
  • V6 and V12 Club Crew individual paddlers: CLICK HERE
  • Elite candidates seeing Team Canada junior or open seats: CLICK HERE
  • Unaffiliated paddlers seeking club crew open spots: CLICK HERE
  • If your club crew roster is complete and ready to register: CLICK HERE

Full selection details and links:
CORA Selection Process – Singapore 2026

2025 OUTRIGGER CANADIAN NATIONALS – Comox Lake – Sept 26-28, 2025

Yes, you read that right… 

Presented by Comox Valley Canoe Racing Club, this year’s event promises to be bigger, better and more engaging, both on and off the water, than ever before.

Join us at beautiful Comox Lake for the event of the season!  Enjoy fresh water and glacier views as you race in OC6 on Saturday or small boats on Sunday.  Camping will be available onsite so you can enjoy the full ohana experience. Stay and enjoy the post-race dinner, music and awards. 

New this year, we will have a fun kids race on Friday afternoon. No preregistration necessary, you can bring your own team or we will make one up for you.

Camping is available on a first-come first-served basis so register your team early to get the best choice of campsites.

Race Schedule
Friday, September 26
4:00pm Kids fun races- register onsite
Saturday, September 27
9:00am/9:15am Junior/Novice Short Course starts
10:45am/11:00am Women’s Long Course starts
1:00pm/1:15pm Men’s Long Course starts
3:00pm/3:15pm Mixed Long Course starts
Sunday, September 28
10:30am Small boat, SUP race start

Early price Aug 1 – Sept 21

  • Teams: $300 (includes dinner)
  • Small boats: $25

Regular price Sept 21 – Sept 25 : 

  • Teams: $330 (includes dinner)
  • Small boats: $30

All Keiki and Junior OC6 crews are FREE (regular fees apply for small boats).

NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER SEPT 25, 2025.

Registration, camping and all site and event details are on our website at www.cvcanoeracing.ca/events

CORA Membership is required to race.