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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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08.26.26
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08.19.26
ACA Annual Meeting Scheduled for November 17 and Annual Award Nominations Now Open
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08.11.26
Highlights from the 2026 ACA Sprint National Championships
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08.06.26
Announcing the 2026 USA Canoe/Kayak Team Roster for the 2026 Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznań, Poland
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07.29.26
USA Canoe/Kayak Team Shines at Home: 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships Recap
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07.19.26
Home Water, High Stakes: Canoe Slalom World Championships Open in OKC
Upcoming Events
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2026 USA COR National Series
01.01.26 – 12.31.26
2026 USA COR National Series
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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
07.26.26 – 09.13.26
Van Buskirk Island Paddling Center, Elm Street, Oradell, NJ, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
07.26.26 – 09.13.26
Oradell, NJ, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
08.19.26 – 09.30.26
Oradell, NJ, USA
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
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ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships
08.26.26 – 08.30.26
Poznań, Poland
ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships
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Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
08.27.26 – 08.28.26
Kremmling, CO, USA
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
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Sturgeon Moon Paddle
08.27.26 – 08.27.26
1001 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL, USA
Sturgeon Moon Paddle
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Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
08.28.26 – 08.30.26
Marshall, N.C., USA
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
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