Governance

Canoe Kayak BC provides a variety of governance documents to assist in the development and growth of paddling sports in B.C.

• CKBC Annual Reports
• CKBC Constitution
• CKBC Bylaws (June 11, 2025)

• CKBC Policies
  • Policy 1 - (P1) - Overview of CKBC
  • Policy 2 - (P2) - General Operating Procedures
  • Policy 3 - (P3) - Sport Operation Procedures
  • Board, Staff, Appointed Positions Code of Ethics
  • Boat Loan Finance Policy
  • Bursary Policy
• Organizational Structure 
• Codes of Conduct
• CKC Code of Conduct
• BC Universal Code of Conduct
• Commitment to Fair Play Policy
• Conflict of Interest Declaration Policy 
• Drug Free Sport Policy
• Equity Policy 
• Gender Inclusion Policy 
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Safe Sport Policy 
  • Approved Safe Sport Policy
    • CKC Safe Sport Page Directly
    • CKBC Safe Sport Policy Operational Guidelines
    • The Rule of 2 - Infographic
• CKBC Strategic Plan
• CKBC Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model 
• Hosting Guidelines - Currently this policy is under review.

Selection Criteria

2025-2026

• Athlete & Coach Nomination Criteria Flatwater Sprint (2025-2026)
• Slalom & Cross Athlete and Coach Nomination Criteria (2025-2026) (TBC)
• NextGen Athlete Nomination Criteria (2025-2026)

2024-2025

• Athlete and Coach Nomination Criteria Flatwater Sprint (2024-2025)
• NextGen Athlete Nomination Criteria (2024-2025)
• Slalom & Cross Athlete and Coach Nomination Criteria (2024-2025)
• 2025 Canada Summer Games Selection Criteria - Team BC

2023-2024

• Sprint Provincial Team Selection Criteria (2023-2024)
• Slalom Provincial Team Selection Criteria (2023-2024)
• NextGen Team Selection Criteria (2023-2024)

CKBC Committees

• Marathon Committee Terms of Reference - These TOR are currently under review
• Whitewater Committee Terms of Reference - These TOR are currently under review

Administration, Finance, Sanctioning

• Field Staff & Travel Subsidy - This form is intended for CKBC Field Staff Volunteers and CKBC Athletes to apply for funding.
• Sanction Request Form - This form is intended for Clubs to request a sanction permit for an event that is not listed in their regular programming (i.e. a Regatta you hold once a year, or a special 1-time event). 

Request to Inspect Organizational Records

• To inspect organizational records (including financials, board meeting minutes, etc.) please email governance @ canoekayakbc.ca and a member of our board and staff will provide appropriate documentation.