{"id":19562,"date":"2026-10-08T14:13:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T12:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepaddlesportshow.com\/?p=19562"},"modified":"2026-10-08T14:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T12:13:29","slug":"kids-youngsters-get-them-on-the-water-p2s2026-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepaddlesportshow.com\/de\/kids-youngsters-get-them-on-the-water-p2s2026-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"KIDS &amp; YOUNGSTERS \u2013 GET THEM ON THE WATER \u2013 P2S2026 CONFERENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Die n\u00e4chste Generation zur Priorit\u00e4t machen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The future of paddlesports depends directly on our ability to attract children and teenagers. In recent years, a number of initiatives have emerged: dedicated programs, youth-focused events such as <strong>Palm Groms &amp; Park Jam<\/strong> und die <strong>Peak Challenge<\/strong>, new coaching approaches and equipment designed specifically for younger paddlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which initiatives are really working? What results have they achieved? Should brands invest more in equipment genuinely designed around the needs of children and teenagers? Are price, sizing and access to suitable equipment still barriers to participation? And how can paddle sports become more attractive to young people when competing with so many other outdoor sports and activities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built around three key pillars \u2014 <strong>Ausr\u00fcstung \/ Events \/ Programme<\/strong> \u2014 this conversation explores the initiatives that can bring a new generation onto the water and, crucially, keep them paddling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"KIDS &amp; YOUNGSTERS \u2014 GET THEM ON THE WATER!\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/85a6SrCF-RU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speakers:<\/strong> Paul Robertson (Palm Equipment), David Bain (Pyranha Kayaks), Pete Astle (Peak PS), Jutta Kaiser (Paddle People), Mira Kodada (Joy Kayaks)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about <strong>the Paddle Sports Show<\/strong> and the latest trends and innovations, check out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Paddle Sports Show <a href=\"https:\/\/thepaddlesportshow.com\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our different media: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayaksession.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kayak Session<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paddleworld.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paddle World<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paddlerguide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paddler Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our YouTube channels: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@KayakSessionTV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KayakSessionTV<\/a> und die <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PaddlerGuideTV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paddler Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making the next generation a priority The future of paddlesports depends directly on our ability to attract children and teenagers. In recent years, a number of initiatives have emerged: dedicated programs, youth-focused events such as Palm Groms &amp; Park Jam and the Peak Challenge, new coaching approaches and equipment designed specifically for younger paddlers. Which [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19564,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,23,839],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-press-release","category-the-paddle-sports-show-2026"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>KIDS &amp; YOUNGSTERS \u2013 GET THEM ON THE WATER \u2013 P2S2026 CONFERENCE - The Paddle Sport Show<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/thepaddlesportshow.com\/de\/kids-youngsters-get-them-on-the-water-p2s2026-conference\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"de_DE\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"KIDS &amp; YOUNGSTERS \u2013 GET THEM ON THE WATER \u2013 P2S2026 CONFERENCE - The Paddle Sport Show\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Making the next generation a priority The future of paddlesports depends directly on our ability to attract children and teenagers. 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