Luk Luk Bilong Mifala: (Vision)
“To develop and promote the sport of Canoe and Outrigger in the Solomon Islands. Acknowledging this is our way of life. We are a diverse array island nation with a proud Canoe heritage that is embraced by all. Making it accessible to all walks of life for everyone’s health and joy”
Valiu blong mifala (Our Values):
- Integrity – Develop and maintain moral governing principals.
- Transparency – provide accurate, relevant and honest information
- Diversity – inclusion and involvement of all different social, ethnic, genders, sexual orientation and special needs (Para)
- Family – The success of our sport is based around family and team orientated progress. We encourage families to be involved where possible.
Mison blong mifala (Mission):
- To be the sole governing body for canoe/ outrigger and all Paddle sport in Solomon Islands.
- To promote and encourage establishment of Member Associations.
- To administer Canoe/ Outrigger standards, safety, quality and reputation.
- To assist, encourage and maintain Canoe/ Outrigger in local, national and international events, including Para – Va’a
- To foster and promote the traditions associated with Canoe/ Outrigger.
- To develop paddlers, coaches and administrators.
- To ensure affiliations with:
- International Va’a Federation (IVF)
- International Canoe Federation (ICF)/ Oceania Canoe Association (OCF)
- National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI)
- Relevant stake holders
- To ensure observation of the environment whilst planning events.
- To ensure rules set for any Canoe/ Outrigger competition is consistent to the rules of the sport, in accordance with IVF/ICF but can be modified to suit local events.
