About us
Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club today has a membership of more than 170 + paddlers, competing in most age group regattas throughout the season, or if competition is not your thing, enjoy time on the water & social activities with our recreational paddlers.
Our mission
To achieve excellence in the development, practice, and promotion of the sport and culture of Outrigger Canoe Racing in the Noosa Area. To provide multi-point entry into the sport via Novice, Intermediate and Recreational levels.
Vision Statement to December 2027
- Club facilities – NOCC will have new, modern and functional facilities including sufficient boat storage.
- Training – NOCC will offer outstanding training opportunities for both competitive and recreational paddlers.
- Regattas and Events – NOCC will host a minimum of two AOCRA regattas and two internal events per year.
- Inclusivity and culture – NOCC will provide a safe and inclusive environment and establish a positive culture for all members that is the foundation for 5% pa net growth.
Our values
As Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club members, we subscribe to the AOCRA Code of Conduct and have adapted them as our set of values to guide our behaviour and our decision-making. In summary these are our shared values. They are our means of getting along with each other. They are the values we use to hold ourselves to account.
Specifically, we:
- Adhere to the principles of fair play and always play by the rules, respecting the traditions of Outrigging and the spirit of competition;
- Respect the rights and dignity of every person regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. This includes our teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials. We never engage in behaviour that abuses, provokes, or harasses others;
- Respect the decisions of coaches and officials and never argue with them;
- Never engage in inappropriate conduct including the use of offensive language and gestures that are demeaning to others;
- Always consider the safety and wellbeing of other participants before performance and results;
- Those of us who drink or smoke, do so responsibly when at any NOCC or AOCRA event as well as when we represent NOCC or AOCRA. We also acknowledge and agree to comply with NOCC By Laws, AOCRA Code of Statutory requirements;
- Are impartial, consistent, and transparent in our conduct and decision-making;
- Accept responsibility for our actions;
- Avoid situations that may lead to or call into question conflict of interest.