Health & Movement: Paddling builds better lives! People who paddled in the last month reported higher wellbeing, and motivations like enjoying nature, stress relief, and social connection were strongly linked to higher rates of paddle minutes.

Dr Edoardo Bertone, Senior Lecturer at Griffith University reflects on the critical role of high-quality water for athletes.

During the ICF Slalom World Championships 2025, we are witnessing the very best athletes take to the water in an effort to be World Champions. Dr Caroline Riot from Griffith University shares 6 tips on how to learn from the world's best!

Sports and climate change are closely linked - while sports contribute to emissions, they are also vulnerable to climate impacts. That's why the ICF Slalom World Championships are proudly contributing to the UN's Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more and access free training here.

Visitors to the ICF Slalom World Championships will be given a cultural greeting on Monday 29th September 2025, by the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Penrith. The Dharug people will be giving a water ceremony, which is akin to the more widely-known Smoking Ceremony, though in place of smoke, water - a natural cleanser - is used.

Paddlers from around the world have arrived in Penrith ahead of the ICF Slalom World Championships Sydney 2025, with only six days to go until the event gets underway.