Paddling Film Festival - 2025 World tour

The United Albertan Paddling Society is excited to host the Paddling Film Festival World Tour in Edmonton on March 29, 2025! Since 2006, the Paddling Film Festival has been a highlight in over 130 cities around the globe, showcasing the finest paddling films. It motivates audiences to cherish their local waterways, venture into rivers, lakes, and oceans, and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle.

We invite you to join us for the World Tour screening at the NAIT Shaw Theatre on Saturday, March 29. Doors will open in the lobby at 5 pm, with the film screening scheduled for 6:30 pm. Before the show, purchase some beer & snacks and take part in our paddling fair in the lobby, where you can explore various booths, discover how to safely start your paddling journey, learn essential skills for river outings, connect with local paddling clubs, and find out more about our provincial paddling associations. 

Thank you to Benke Real Estate, KC Insurance, and River City Repair for their generous support in helping to make this event happen. Adam is a relator who puts you first & comes highly recommended by numerous satisfied UAPS members. KC Insurance went above and beyond to help our club with insurance need; we highly recommend you reach out for a quote. River City Repair specializes in repairing paddling equipment, rafts, SUPs, plastic welding and more). They will help keep your dry suit and boat dry year after year. 

All proceeds from this event will help fund essential equipment for our children's paddling program, which includes skirts, paddles, and kayaks. This program allows us to introduce young children to paddling safely at Eastglen Pool, with plans to get them on the river later in the summer and fall. Additionally, funds will be allocated for training and certification of our volunteer instructors, ensuring they are fully insured to teach paddling at local pools, ponds, lakes, and rivers. This event is a vital fundraiser for our non-profit organization, and we are immensely grateful for your support!

If you or your company are interested in sponsoring the event, please reach out via email at info@paddleuaps.com. All business donations are tax-deductible as advertising costs, and we would be happy to promote your business through our social media platforms and email newsletters.

Silver Level Sponsors

• Benke Real Estate (a real estate agent who puts you first & comes highly recommended by numerous satisfied UAPS members)
• KC Insurance (providing insurance to fit your budget)
• River City Repair (UAPS recommended repair shop specializing in paddling equipment, rafts, SUPs, plastic welding and more)

Bronze Level Sponsors

• Alberta Whitewater Association (connects, develops and advocates for whitewater and paddle sports across Alberta)
• Paddle Alberta (promotes and supports safe, sustainable recreational canoeing and Kayaking)
• NSR Environmental Ltd (environmental services)
• YipYak Paddlesports (your go-to for European kayaking gear! 100% kayaker-owned with top brands: Lettmann, Hiko, Zet, and more)

Doorprize sponsors

• AQ Outdoors (Canada's leading paddlesport resources, retail and education facility)
• Careers the Next Generation (offering paid internships for high school students)
• Edmonton Massage & Bodywork (Injury recovery, pain and stress relief for women) 
• Evoolution (Canada's freshest olive oils, decadent balsamic vinegars, and gourmet sea salts)
• Raven | Rescue Safety Medical (From rescue and medical training to safety services, Raven brings your safety savvy to the centre stage)
• Track N' Trail  (serving Edmonton's Nordic skiers, hikers, climbers and trail runners since 1984)
• Vertically Inclined Rock Gym (a fun, ergonomic space that makes rock climbing comfortable and accessible for everyone)
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