ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

International Canoe Federation

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen people paddling in canoes? It's a fun activity to do with friends and family, right? Well, there are a lot of people all over the world who love doing canoeing as a sport!

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) is like a big club for all of those people who love canoeing as a sport. They work to make sure that people everywhere can do canoeing safely and fairly.

The ICF has rules and regulations to make sure everyone who competes in canoeing competitions knows what they're doing and plays by the rules. They also organize big competitions, like the Olympics, where the best canoers from around the world can compete against each other.

The ICF wants to make sure that everyone has the chance to enjoy canoeing, even if they don't want to compete. They help run programs to teach people how to canoe safely and give them the tools and knowledge they need to get started.

Overall, the International Canoe Federation is like a big group of friends who love canoeing and want to make it fun and safe for everyone.