A New Study from Virginia Tech Rates Whitewater Paddling Helmets on Ability to Reduce Risks of Concussions
A new study from the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab tested and rated twenty-four whitewater paddling helmets based on their ability…
Kaycee Maas
The ACA Apologizes to American Whitewater and Whitewater Paddling Community for Late Notice and Inability to Provide Liability Insurance for the Gore Canyon Race
The American Canoe Association apologizes to American Whitewater and the members of the whitewater paddling community who were looking forward to…
Nevin Harrison Takes Gold in C1 Women 200m Race at the 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
Nevin Harrison Competing at the 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships Image by: Dezco Vekassy, canoephotography.com/Dezco Vekassy (ICF) Nevin Harrison…
The Future of Paddlesports Fueled by Partnerships
This summer Florida-based ACA Instructors Wayne Douchkoff, Jake FitzRoy, and Tim Grimes facilitated a Level 2 Kayaking Skills Course and an Essentials…
2022 World Games: an Interview with Women’s Canoe Polo National Team Member, Olly Gotel
L-R: Svetlana Platonova, Co-Captain (San Francisco); Olly Gotel, Team Manager (New York / Los Angeles); Sarah McGarrity (Boston); Emily Pozzi…
Tennessee Riverline Hosts Inaugural Paddlesports Leadership Academy, Press Release by Lizzy Gardner
CONTACT: Lizzy Gardner | Program Manager 865-974-8657 lizzy@tnriverline.org TENNESSEE RIVERLINE HOSTS INAUGURAL PADDLESPORTS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Program Seeks to Mentor…
Georgia State Games Volunteer Opportunity for Kayakers
“Welcome to the first ever ACA River Kayak Hand-Paddling Instructor Endorsement Workshop” a Reflection by Mary Pedrick
L-R: Keith Sprinkle, Kenny Andrews, Mary Pedrick, Lisa Haskell, Matt Henry, Garrick Taylor, Amanda Gladys, Robin Pope, Kyle Thomas “Welcome…
2022 California Paddle Heroes
Marcella Lopez (top left), Laura Zulliger (bottom left), Bill Cooper (top right), Maureen Agpoon (middle right), and Joseph Harper (bottom…
Ian Ross Embarks on a Road Trip Across Eastern Europe to Help Displaced Ukrainian Citizens
Ian Ross is best known as a sprint canoe athlete who has competed in World Cups and World Championships. Those…
Congratulations to the 2022 Slalom Junior National Team!
Congratulations to the athletes selected for the 2022 Slalom Junior National Team! The USA Junior National Team Trials took place…
Congratulations USA Canoe Sprint National Teams!
We would like to congratulate all of the athletes selected to represent the United States for the 2022 ICF Cane…
ACA Regional and Affiliated Clubs Council (RAC) Election Results
The ACA State Directors would like to announce that we have elected our inaugural Regions & Affiliated Clubs Council (RAC),…
Member Feature: Deana Jerdee
Deana Jerdee is an incredible woman and paddler who has dedicated herself to environmental protection and waterway access in her…
2022 Recreational Paddlers Instructor Contest
To grow our community of paddlers, the ACA Board of Directors and the ACA State Directors are hosting a competition…
2022-2023 ACA Sprint Committee Election Results
Congratulations to the new members of the ACA Sprint Committee! We are incredibly grateful for their willingness to serve on…
2022 L.L. Bean Club Fostered Community (CFC) Grant Recipients
On behalf of L.L.Bean, the ACA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Club Fostered Community (CFC) Grant…
Oklahoma Steps Up to Host ICF SUP and Super Cup Events
As the International Olympic Committee relocates international paddling competitions out of Russia, Oklahoma steps up to host the 2022 Canoe…
The ACA Welcomes Two New Staff Members
The ACA Family has grown! Please join us in welcoming two new staff members, Lily Otu (left) and Kaycee Maas…
ACA Board of Directors Member, Jack Wallace, Helps Bring U.S. Sled Hockey Team a 9-1 Win Against South Korea
Jack Wallace, ACA BoD member, paracanoe and sled hockey athlete, is currently competing in the Winter Paralympic Games Beijing 2022.…