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Paddle Europe Bidding process is Open! 

Partner with us and make your destination the heart of European paddling!

   

Paddle Europe Bidding Process Guide 

Read carefully our Paddle Europe Bidding process Guide that provides our concept, vision and comprehensive, bidder-focused approved framework for organising the Paddle Europe event.

 

Step 0 - Evaluate WHAT? WHY? WHEN ? WHERE?
Step 1 - Expression of Interest - Fill in form  
Step 2 - Bidding package 
Step 3 - Consultation 
Step 4 - Final Bid 
Step 5 - Evaluation 
Step 6 - Allocation and approval

 

 

Contact

- If you have questions about the process, please contact us at: jstanojevic@canoe-eca.eu 

- If you have discipline specific questions, contact our Technical Committee Chairs: https://www.canoe-europe.org/about-us/technical-committees-chairs 

 

 

  

Events Open to Bid!

 DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST for 2028 EVENTS: 20 APRIL 2026

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