The Singapore Canoe Federation (SCF) was founded in 1971 and is the National Sports Association responsible for the management, coordination, development and promotion of canoeing in Singapore. It represents the interest of its athletes and members to Sport Singapore (Previously known as the Singapore Sports Council), the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), the public and other international canoeing bodies.

The SCF aims to promote opportunity for public participation in a full range of canoeing activities in Singapore with high standards of safety. Among other things, the SCF aspires to:

• Nuture and prepare its elite and potential elite athletes to medal at the SEA Games, Asian Games and other regional/international competitions.
• Uphold high standards of sportsmanship.
• Champion the development and enjoyment by the public of all canoeing disciplines in Singapore.
• Develop and promote Singapore as a venue of choice for regional/international canoeing championships/events.

The SCF is affiliated to the International Canoe Federation (ICF), the Asian Canoe Confederation (ACC), SNOC and the People’s Association (PA).