The first of October, 2024 marks one year to go until the 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, with Paddle Australia (PA) today unveiling some of the key roles on the Host Organising Committee.
PA Board Director, Jeremy Moller, will Chair the Host Organising Committee with Richard Fox appointed by Paddle Australia as Head of the Host Organising Committee (HOC).
Moller and Fox will spearhead the local HOC which, in 12 months time will welcome more than 50 nations from across the globe to Penrith Whitewater Stadium.
Since Australia was awarded the hosting rights for the 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, the Paddle Australia community have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to garner government and local business support for the biggest canoe slalom event on the global calendar.
Paddle Australia’s President, Andrew Trim, said that after the success of the Paris Olympic Games all eyes now turn to Penrith, with the PA Board thrilled to appoint Moller and Fox to key roles.
“It is just 12 months to go until the 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championship and Paddle Australia is gearing up to deliver a memorable event in Penrith as we prepare to welcome more than 300 competitors from 50 nations.
“A world championship needs a world class team to deliver the event and we are excited to announce Jeremy Moller, who serves alongside me on the PA Board, together with Richard Fox, in key leadership positions.
“Jeremy’s expertise in risk management and governance, combined with his extensive experience on various boards, including other major events such as the Sydney Fringe Festival, will be an asset to the Host Organising Committee.
“Richard’s resume speaks for itself, an Olympian and 10-time World Champion in canoe slalom, his post racing career has seen him hold several key roles both in Australia and internationally across coaching, administration and major events delivery.
“Since relocating to Australia, Penrith has always been home to Richard and his passion and connection to the local community is very important to the delivery of the event, as we want to ensure that Western Sydney fully realises the benefits from the 2025 World Championships,” he said.
Fox said he welcomed the opportunity from Paddle Australia and is excited for what the next 12 months has in store.
“Today marks one year to go and I can’t wait to further build on the great work that has already been done in preparing to bring to the 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships to my hometown, Penrith.
“The 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships presents the opportunity to create a real legacy for paddling in Australia, and our goal is to create not just a wonderful event for all participating athletes, but for all those that experience the event.
“Thanks to the great support from the Australian Government, NSW Government including the NSW Office of Sport, the local Penrith community, as well as International Canoe Federation, I’m confident we are going to be able to build on the tremendous success our sport experienced in Paris to deliver a world class event down under.
“The countdown from today really ramps up with just one year to go. We can’t wait to bring all Aussies along for the journey,” he said.
The ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships is supported by the Australian Government and NSW Government.
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