Ghana Rowing and Canoeing Association explained

Ghana Rowing and Canoeing Association
Sport:	Rowing
Aff:	International Rowing Federation
Countryflag:	Ghana

Ghana Rowing and Canoeing Association is the umbrella body that governs and promotes rowing and canoeing in Ghana.^[1] The association is headquartered in Accra.^[1] The association promotes the sport of canoeing by organizing courses and competitions for interest participants.^[2] Through such competitions, the association is able to select winners to participate in international tournaments.^[2]

Executive board

The association has the following executives:

• President - Francis Decland

Vice President - Kamal Sulley

• Immediate past president - Hon. Jonathan Nii Tackie Kommey (M.P)^[3]
• Secretary General - Saka Acquaye^[1]

Competitions

The association has sent competing teams to major competitions including:^[3]

• 2009 All African Games held in Ivory Coast.
• 2009 West African Canoe Kayak Championship

Donations

The Association received a fleet of boats from FISA to aid in the development of rowing and canoeing in the country.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ghana Rowing & Canoe Association . www.canoeicf.com . 9 April 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120816015644/http://www.canoeicf.com/icf/AboutICF/Structure-of-the-ICF/National-Federations/Africa/GHA.html . 16 August 2012 .
2. Web site: Canoe Sprint – a Growing Sport in Ghana . www.canoeicf.com . 9 April 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130905114920/http://canoeicf.com/icf/NewsGallery/News-Archive/January-2010/Canoe-Sprint-a-Growing-Sport-in-Ghana.html . 5 September 2013 .
3. Web site: Ghana, Canoe and Kayak competition?. atacmag.com. 9 April 2013. 19 August 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084723/http://atacmag.com/node/25. dead.
4. Web site: World Cup Feature: Ghana’s international rowing athlete . www.worldrowing.com . 2013-04-10.