Paddle manufacturer will provide the ICF with paddles and technical support at ICF Events
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) announces a two-year partnership agreement with Jantex Professional Paddles, to promote and support the development of Canoeing and the Jantex Paddles brand.
ICF Secretary General Simon Toulson said, "We are very excited to partner with Jantex - a trusted brand in the Paddle Manufacturing Industry. We have shared interests in pursuing this partnership, and I also know that Jantex's
presence at ICF Events and the Olympic Games in London will further enrich the experience of our paddlers as they will now receive on-site equipment services during events."
Jantex Paddles are made up of 100% carbon graphite fibres and are used both by elite and recreational paddlers. Top Canoeing athletes that use Jantex Paddles include double European and World Champion Max Hoff (GER), World Championship medallist, Kitamoto Shinobu (JPN), Marathon World Champion Ben Brown (GBR), top Women's K1 (Sprint) paddler Rachel Cawthorn, as well as several of her Great Britain teammates use Jantex Paddles.
As part of the agreement the ICF will classify Jantex Paddles as ICF Official Products and in return the ICF will grant Jantex the opportunity to promote and sell their brand at ICF Events worldwide.
The Partnership Agreement commenced on 1 May.
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