06.06.2026: Detailed schedule for open training is now announced, and can be found from Schedule or the bulletin 3b for atheltes.

01.06.2026: 10 days to the start of preliminaries!

29.05.2026: Read the 3rd bulletin.

18.05.2026: 2026 ICF Judges Seminar in Finland is now open to apply! If you want to get certified and judge at future international (or national) events, this is your chance. The seminar will be held at the competition venue in Lieksa right before the championships (03-05.06.2026). There is a fee of 20€. More information and applications: https://forms.office.com/e/vBV4cAJJgF

11.05.2026: Side event – 2026 Euro Freestyle Cadets. This event provides young athletes under the age of 15 the opportunity to showcase their skills in canoe freestyle and gain valuable competitive experience in an international setting. Register here.

20.03.2026: If you are looking for accommodation for a larger group, there is lodging for up to 18 people available about 15 km / 15 minutes’ drive from the competition venue, rented by a private individual. Please contact kari.nykanen@wwcf.fi for more information. UPDATE: THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE.

15.03.2026: Show your support and be part of the action with the official supporter T-shirt of the 2026 Paddle Europe Freestyle Championships. Order now and enjoy a 25% discount.

05.03.2026: The competition classes page has been updated with the year-of-birth ranges for the junior classes.

03.05.2026: Please remember the deadline for numerical entries is May 10th!
We are soon ordering the competitor t-shirts and want to make sure everyone gets a fitting one. So please share your t- shirt size by filling your info by May 10th. Link to the form is published in the WhatsApp channel.

29.04.2026: We have added a page about activities in the Lieksa area.

20.03.2026: Note to all athletes: The competition will follow the Canoe Freestyle 2026 – Rules Appendices.

01.03.2026: 100 days to the opening ceremony of the 2026 Planet Canoe Freestyle championships!

27.02.2026: Read the 1st bulletin

26.10.2025: Page for competition classes has been added.

20.10.2025: We have added a new option for the accommodation, Ruunaan Metsäkoti. See more at Accommodation.