The mission of the Gauteng Canoe union (GCU) is to provide a canoeing environment that will produce canoeists from all communities with national, world championship and Olympic potential in all the various “disciplines” as well as satisfying the needs of all members for recreational canoeing.

The Gauteng Canoe Union is affiliated to Canoeing South Africa (CSA). The chairman of each of the representative provinces represents that province on the CSA executive Committee. CSA is affiliated to the National Olympic Committee of South Africa as well as the International Canoeing Federation who administers canoeing internationally.

Union Management
Two important committees manage the Union.

The Management Committee comprises of elected office bearers. These include the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Safety Officer, Race Administrator, Development Officer, Boat Master, School’s League Liaison Officer, PRO and Marathon, Sprint, Canoe Polo, Wild Water and Surf-Ski Convenors (see Contact). The function of the Management Committee is to see to the day-to-day affairs of the Union and to take operational decisions.

The Management Committee is answerable to the Executive Committee which comprises of a representative from every club affiliated to the Gauteng Canoe Union.

 
Gauteng Team Colours
The award of Gauteng Colours is a highly prestigious achievement for any member of the Union. They are held in high regard amongst the membership and nationally as a result of a very high standard that is attained in our province. Twelve points need to be accumulated from performances and selection in National events.

GCU Administration
The Union employs a permanent secretary to oversee the administrative duties.

Secretary: Michelle van der Walt
Tel/Fax: 011 888-7234
Email: info@gcu.co.za
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09h00 till 13h00
Postal address: Postnet Suite 180, Private Bag x1, Northcliff, 2115
Physical address: Dabulamanzi Canoe Clubhouse, Emmarentia Dam