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ACA SUPPORTS PADDLERS IN MANY WAYS. HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?
Competition information and events, classes and instructor certifications, stewardship opportunities, advocacy for clean water and access to public lands, insurance for clubs, event organizers & others. We’re here to help.
News
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03.28.25
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03.28.25
Announcing the 2025 Recipients of the Marge Cline Memorial Grant
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03.28.25
Announcing the 2025 L.L.Bean Club Fostered Community Grant Recipients
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03.28.25
Paddling Action Heats Up at OKC Riversport for the Second Weekend of U.S. Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Team Trials 2025 Pan American Championships Results
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03.20.25
Kick Off Your Paddling Season at the Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Pan American Championships!
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03.18.25
Registration is Now Open for the USA Canoe Sprint Team Trials
Upcoming Events
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02.03.25 – 04.28.25
Cherokee County Aquatic Center, Wellstar Way, Canton, GA, USA
Georgia Canoeing Association’s Canton Roll Practice
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03.07.25 – 04.07.25
Ocoee, TN, USA
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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03.15.25 – 04.16.25
Gulfport, MS, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
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03.15.25 – 04.16.25
Gulfport, MS, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
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03.25.25 – 03.30.25
Riversport Adventures, Riversport Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
ICF Ranking Race – RIVERSPORT – Oklahoma City
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03.29.25 – 03.30.25
Keelung City, Taiwan
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW Only)
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03.29.25 – 03.29.25
860 Luray Avenue, Front Royal, VA, USA
Canoe Capital Paddle Palooza
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03.29.25 – 03.30.25
Anacortes, WA, USA
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Development Workshop (IDW Only)
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