5 Americans Accepted into ICF Level 3 Expert Coach Course
The International Canoe Federation (ICF), in partnership with the Hungarian University of Physical Education in Budapest, has accepted five Americans…
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Outdoor Allies – Success Stories
The ACA is one of the founding members of the Outdoor Alliance (OA), the nation’s premier human powered recreation group. For…
ACA’s First Ever Virtual Membership Conference
We hope you will join us for “Honoring the Past; Leading the Future” ACA’s first ever Virtual Membership Conference October…
USA’s Youth Display Their Talent at International Slalom Competition in Slovenia
USA’s Youth Display Their Talent at International Slalom Competition in Slovenia While 2020 has unquestionably been a turbulent year for…
Fall 2020 – Upcoming International Competitions
Fall 2020 Upcoming International Competitions Slalom 2020 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup (Ljubljana, Slovenia) – October 16-19 2020 ICF Canoe Slalom…
Fundamental Intentions of the National Environmental Policy Act
The ACA signed on to a letter, led by the Winter Wildlands Alliance, alongside our partners in the human powered…
Support the Sport You Love – Giving Games 2020
The Giving Games fundraising initiative, which launched last week, is a collective effort of 22 Team USA National Governing Bodies, including ACA, to…
2020 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,…
Update About ACA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Efforts – August 2020
Since our July letter addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), ACA has continued to form a working group to address our DEI-related…
ACA Supports the Environmental Justice for All Act
The ACA signed on to support the Environmental Justice for All Act through the Choose Clean Water Coalition, which represents…
United / Delta Partnership for NGBs
The message below comes from Katie Bynum, USOPC Chief Strategy and Growth Officer. ACA Competition Members & Athletes, As we…
ACA Launches the Medal of Giving
The Tokyo Games’ postponement has been devastating to many U.S. athletes and para-athletes and the organizations that support them. The Giving…
House Passes Great American Outdoors Act!
This message comes directly from our friends and partners at Outdoor Alliance (OA): “We are thrilled to share that the House…
House Voting this Week on Two Huge Public Lands and Waters Bills
House Voting this Week on Two Huge Public Lands and Waters Bills! The House of Representatives is voting on the…
Paddle eMagazine – July 2020 Edition
The July 2020 Edition of Paddle eMagazine has arrived! This issue contains some awesome stories, photos, and information: Updates about…
Paddle eMagazine – July 2020 Edition
The July 2020 Edition of Paddle eMagazine has arrived! This issue contains some awesome stories, photos, and information: Updates about…
Moving Beyond Words to Action – Letter from the ACA Executive Director
Dear ACA Community, As recently noted by our board chair, Robin Pope, “Statements are easy to make and easy to…
Great American Outdoors Act Update
The Senate voted to approve the Great American Outdoors Act on June 17th! The Act is a landmark piece of…
Mallows Bay National Marine Sanctuary Update
If you have not had a chance to follow the story of the recently designated Mallows Bay National Marine Sanctuary,…
Update on International Racing During 2020
To: Sprint Athletes, Families, and Coaches Dear Sprint Community, In these challenging and uncertain COVID-19 times, every sports Federation seeks…
Sugar Island Encampment Cancelled for 2020
We wish we could enjoy the St. Lawrence River and make new paddling memories at ACA’s Sugar Island this year.…
Camp Sebago Opening June 27th
The ACA Camp at Lake Sebago is opening on Saturday, June 27th! Clubs and cabin renters may come this weekend…
Gila River Conservation – Take Action!
In 2004 Congress passed the Arizona Water Settlements Act (AWSA) that authorized diversion of the Gila River. This opened the…
Letter to ACA’s Competition Community
Dear Athletes, Coaches, and Officials, Like so many of you, my family and I are shocked by recent events. The…
International Canoe Slalom and Canoe Sprint Competitions
ACA Members, Athletes, Coaches, and Supporters, A quick note regarding international Canoe Slalom and Canoe Sprint competitions: The International Canoe…
Letter from the ACA Executive Director, June 2020
The American Canoe Association is committed to sharing the joys of paddlesports with all people. Our members are united by…
2020 ACA Marathon National Championships Postponed Until June 27th
2020 ACA MARATHON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 27, 2020 Due to the overwhelming desire among the ACA’s marathon athletes to hold our…
ACA COVID-19 Guidelines for Instructors and Event Organizers
Happy Memorial Day weekend! I hope that you and your family are healthy and safe. The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced…
Magic of Smith-Mill Creek
“Things are different lately.” This is certainly an understatement. I find myself teaching science classes from my deck, while simultaneously…
COVID Impact on Canoe & Kayak Competition
The COVID-19 crisis is unlike anything that we’ve ever seen before. It has impacted the health and safety of people…
Cancellation of the 2020 Sprint National Championships
ACA regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2020 Sprint National Championships. Though we had hoped this would not be the…
Letter from ACA Executive Director, May 2020
Dear ACA Members, I hope my letter finds you and your family safe and healthy. Personally, this has been an…
S. Supreme Court Leaves Clean Water Act Intact
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, April 23rd that the Clean Water Act applies to and should regulate discharges…
ACA Florida: Paddler’s Environmental Toolkit
This past February, ACA Florida State Director, Wayne Douchkoff, teamed up with Jill Lingard, president of the Florida Paddling Trails…
New Mexico Supreme Court to Hear Case on Stream Access
New Mexico Supreme Court to Hear Case on Stream Access Stream access issues in New Mexico remain a point of…
ACA Welcomes General Manager of High-Performance Programs, Rok Sribar
The ACA is proud to welcome Rok Sribar as the new General Manager of High-Performance Programs. In this role, Rok…
ACA Member Survey Follow Up
ACA Member Survey Follow Up – A Message from the Chair of the ACA Board of Directors I hope that…
The Heroes Among Us: A Letter from the ACA Executive Director
Dear ACA Community, In these unsettling times I am amazed by the acts of courage and selflessness exhibited by the…
2020 Olympics & Paralympics Postponed
Dear Athletes and the ACA Olympic and Paralympic Community, We are all heartsick about the continuing spread and risks associated…
Great American Outdoors Act
March 2020 The Senate recently introduced a major public lands funding bill, S.3422: the Great American Outdoors Act, through bipartisan…
2020 L.L. Bean CFS Grant Recipients
L.L.Bean and the ACA are pleased to award 2020 funding as part of ACA’s Club Fostered Stewardship (CFS) grant program. The CFS…
Olympic/Paralympic Selection Procedures & Related Events
Dear ACA Olympic & Paralympic Community, Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and to protect the health and safety of…
COVID-19 & Upcoming Competition Events
Dear ACA Community, Last night ACA leadership met to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments and the implications of Canoe- Kayak-Canada’s…
2020 Wildwater World Championships & World Cups Cancelled
The International Canoe Federation, the American Canoe Association, Nantahala Outdoor Center and the Cheat World Cup organizers are disappointed to…
Fighting for Our Paddling Rights: Legislation to Permanently Protect the Boundary Waters
The Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act, H.R. 5598, was introduced by Minnesota’s fourth district congressional representative, Betty…
Fighting for Our Paddling Rights: Clean Water Rule Rollback
In 1972 the United States passed the Clean Water Act, through which Congress directed the Agencies to protect “navigable waters.”…
ICF Super Cup Heading to Oklahoma City
The International Canoe Federation is excited to announce that the third annual canoe sprint Super Cup will be held in…