The Malta Canoe Federation organised its annual general meeting at the federation’s boathouse at the Marsamxett Ferries, Valletta, recently.

During the meeting a quick review of the positive term 2009-2010 was provided by the president, Peter Borg Costanzi and the secretary, Ian Busuttil.

This was followed by a brief discussion on the main topics mentioned in the reports.

The meeting was concluded by a ballot that elected the members of the new committee for the 2010/2011 term.

These are Peter Borg Costanzi – president, Albert Gambina – secretary, Damian Schembri – treasurer, Nicola Borg Costanzi – technical director, and members Matthew Schembri Dorian Vassallo and Daniel Cauchi.

The members present validated the great work performed by Peter Borg Costanzi by re-electing him as president.

The newcomer from the Malta Sea Kayak club, Albert Gambina, now takes over the post of secretary. Damian Schembri was elected as treasurer, an MCF post he already held in the past.

The new committee has handed over the post of technical director to Nicola Borg Constanzi and is hoping that her position and success in racing competition will help promote canoe sport to the local female population.

Matthew Schembri is another newcomer from the racing section juniors and one of the most promising upcoming athletes. The committee also welcomed Daniel Cauchi from the emergent Canoe Polo club.

The first event on the new committee’s agenda is the Manoel Island Race which will be held on 18 April. For further information kindly email [email protected]

The new committee thanked Clark Weissinger, Robert Pullicino, Gerald DeGaetano and Ian Busuttil for their sterling services during the past term. The MCF also thanked Mr Bertie Muscat for his presence during the AGM as a representative of Kunsill Malti ghall-iSport.