2021 National Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Each year, the ACA presents a series of prestigious national awards to individuals and organizations who have illustrated exemplary leadership,…
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ACA Instructor Contest 2021
The ACA Board of Directors, Safety Education & Instruction Department, and the ACA State Directors are excited to announce a…
2021 ICF Junior & U23 World Championship Recap
The Junior & U23 World Championships in Tacen, Slovenia, turned out to a successful event for USA Canoe & Kayak’s…
Letter from the Executive Director – June 2021
Dear Members, Wow! What a difference a year makes! I hope you all are having a wonderful start to the…
June 2021 Instructor of the Month
The June Instructor of the Month is Wayne Douchkoff from Bradenton, Florida! The ACA staff had a few minutes to…
Team USA Canoe & Kayak Athletes Headed to Tokyo
Tokyo Olympics, here they come! We are so excited to recognize and congratulate all our National Team members and coaches,…
World Cup #2 Markkleeberg Recap
World Cup #2 in Marrkleeberg, Germany, was a memorable one for Team USA. Three athletes progressed in both kayak and…
ICF World Cup Prague – Day 1 -3 Recap
ICF World Cup Prague – Day 1 Recap With some overcast weather and afternoon showers, the first day of World Cup Prague has concluded and Team USA took…
Wayne Douchkoff
ACA Instructor of the Month is Wayne Douchkoff from Bradenton, Florida! In conjunction with ACA Florida and the Florida Paddling…
Stories from Szeged
May 17, 2021 ACA Press Office The U.S. Sprint and Paracanoe teams made their mark in Szeged, Hungary, this week,…
International Whitewater Hall of Fame Nominations 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: iwhof@americancanoe.org IWHoF Announces Final Phase of Class of 2021 Nominees Induction Plans to Be Announced July…
April 2021 Monthly Newsletter
Recreation Dear Members, I’m pleased to share that we will soon be launching ACA’s new website. This will replace the…
May 2021 Edition of Paddle eMagazine
The May 2021 Edition of ACA’s Monthly Newsletter and Paddle eMagazine is now available! In this special edition, we have…
Georgia River Network Needs Your Help!
Calling all Georgia paddlers! The Georgia River Network is developing an amazing app to provide real time information on Georgia’s…
New SafeSport Training Platform
In partnership with the U.S. Center for SafeSport, we have migrated our members to the Center’s new learning management system…
ACA Supports PAW+
The Protecting America’s Wilderness Act Plus (PAW+) recently passed through the House and is moving on to the Senate. You…
Neuse River Access Plan
The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Superintendent reached out to the ACA for guidance on developing a river access…
Labadie Whitewater Park
ACA Missouri State Director Perry Ellis presented an opportunity for the ACA to engage with the formation of a new…
Revised ACA Rafting Curriculum
The ACA Rafting Committee recently completed a comprehensive review and revision of their Level 3 and Level 4 Whitewater Rafting…
New River Kayak Hand Paddling Curriculum
The first ever ACA River Kayak Hand Paddling endorsement and skills course curriculum was approved during the SEIC and ACA Board of…
For Instructors: First Aid & CPR Extensions Friday
For ACA instructors whose first aid and CPR credentials expired in 2020 or 2021, the ACA’s Safety Education and Instruction…
For Instructors: ACA Liability Waivers Online within the CMS
Dear ACA Instructors, Important Update! You can now use the CMS to sign annual liability waivers for the students in…
Letter from ACA Executive Director
Dear Members, In some ways, it’s hard to believe that we’ve been under siege from the COVID-19 pandemic for a…
New Mexico Stream Access Update
Two House Resolutions were recently tabled in the New Mexico State Legislature that aimed to change the New Mexico State…
New Mexico Stream Access Update
Two House Resolutions were recently tabled in the New Mexico State Legislature that aimed to change the New Mexico State…
New Faces of the ACA
Dear ACA Members, Over the past few months, we have welcomed some new colleagues to the ACA as members of…
L.L.Bean – Club Fostered Community Grant Applications Being Accepted Until March 1st
Every year, the ACA partners with L.L. Bean to inspire and sponsor local paddling clubs to take an active role…
Washington State Boater Registration Card Hearing
On Wednesday, January 20th, ACA Washington State Director, Brent Roth, submitted oral testimony to the Washington State Legislature in a…
Washington State Boater Registration Card Hearing
On Wednesday, January 20th, ACA Washington State Director, Brent Roth, submitted oral testimony to the Washington State Legislature in a…
ACA & SafeSport Training
As we look ahead to a fun and active paddling season, we would like to remind you of the education…
January 2021 – Letter from ACA Executive Director
Dear Members, As we look back on 2020, it would be easy to focus on all the ways in which…
Instructor of the Month – January 2021
Kate Stepan grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania. Her life changed forever when, at 5 years old, Kate’s dad…
The ACA Office Has Moved!
The ACA National Office has moved! For the brand new year, we’ve got a brand new home Starting January 1st, find…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Fund
Donate to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Fund on Facebook TODAY, #GivingTuesday Help Us Double Our Impact and Support for Communities…
Membership Dues Changes Coming 2021
Dear Valued Members, In 2020, the ACA Board of Directors, staff members, and key volunteers worked hard to increase our…
December Instructor of the Month
The 2020 December Instructor of the Month is Mitchell Joldersma! Mitchell is a kayak Instructor in Sioux Falls, South Dakota!…
High-Performance Program Thanksgiving Training Camp
U.S. Canoe & Kayak High-Performance Program Thanksgiving Training Camp In these challenging and uncertain COVID-19 times, every sports organization seeks…
2020 ACA Board of Directors Elections – Vote!
Every two years, the ACA Board of Directors conducts nominations and elections for new board member positions. In 2020, there…
2020 USA Whitewater Freestyle National Championships
The 2020 USA Whitewater Freestyle National Championships were held virtually this year! With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing this…
ACA Virtual Conference – Session Recordings
Thursday, October 22nd Strategic Plan and Staff Meet & Greet ACA’s Board Chair, Robin Pope, and Executive Director, Beth Spilman,…
2020 ACA Annual Award Winners
We are very proud to announce the winners of the 2020 ACA Annual Awards! These prestigious awards highlight some of…
Letter from the ACA Executive Director, November 2020
November 1, 2020 Thanks to everyone who participated in our first ever virtual conference. We were overwhelmed with the response…
November Instructor of the Month
The November Instructor of the Month is Scott Eveland! Until recently, Scott was a Boating Specialist and Conservation Officer for…
ACA Virtual Conference Invitation from the Executive Director
Click here to register! Already registered? Click here for meeting access information. Missed a session? Don’t worry – you can watch…
2020 Slalom World Cup #1: Tacen, Slovenia
American teenagers Evy Leibfarth and Joshua Joseph stole the show on the opening day of the ICF canoe slalom world cup in Tacen, Slovenia,…
An Interview with the Women’s C1 World Champion
It has been an interesting year for American teenager Nevin Harrison, who just so happens to be the United States’…
Special Thanks to our 2020 Donors
October Instructor of the Month
The October Instructor of the Month is Mark Little! Mark serves as a recreational safety warden as part of the…
September Instructor of the Month
The September 2020 ACA Instructor of the Month is Dave Tobey from Van Buren, Missouri! The ACA staff recently had…
Olympic Hopes Regatta and World Cup
Four American athletes are in Szeged, Hungary for international events this month. The first is the Olympic Hopes Regatta, which…