SponsorshipSponsorship Opportunities
Viking is an award winning canoe and kayak club which holds the highest level of Sport England accreditation. In addition to being very friendly and open to recreational paddlers, we also participate in competitive paddlesport in flat water racing, slalom, canoe polo and freestyle.
The scale of our activities is quite extensive and increasingly newsworthy! This year is our Golden Anniversary and is even being celebrated by Bedford council in flowers as part of its renowned Embankment floral display!
Viking has many ‘sponsorable’ activities and events, as we:
- Seek to develop and support competitive paddlers
- Organise top level competitive events
- Organise trips, expeditions and charity paddles
- Support the local community and environment
If you or your company would like to discuss sponsoring any of the following, please contact Rob at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sponsorship opportunities could include:
1. Rising stars
a. Etienne Stott – British C2 Champion, GB team member and 2012 Olympic prospect
b. Jake Silvester – 18yo Premier Division slalomist – already in top 25 UK paddlers
c. Andy Kettlewell – 16yo, Division 1 in both C1 and K1
d. Ollie Gilbert – 13yo, UK under 13 slalom champion and definitely one to watch!
e. Dean Buckingham – member of GB rafting squad to compete in World Champs
f. Polo squad – youth, mens and ladies teams
2. Events
a. River Festival (biennial)
b. Slalom weekends (2 x annual national ranking events)
c. Bedford Marathon on Bedford’s Embankment (2 x annual national ranking events)
d. Canoe polo tournament (annual)
e. Public come and try it sessions
3. Charity paddles
a. Paddle for Good 50 mile ‘Anniversary Challenge’ for the RNLI
b. The Big 5 Kayak challenge for the Marine Conservation Society
4. Boats, equipment & infrastructure
a. Boats (last for approx 15 years) e.g. new racing K2
b. Club trailer – e.g. box trailer to transport polo and slalom kayaks
5. Co-promotion
a. T-shirts
b. Press & radio ads
c. Banners
d. Club trailer