USCG Appoints ACA Board of Directors President to NBSAC
Robin Pope, the President of the ACA Board of Directors, has been appointed as a member of the U.S. Coast…
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U.S. Success at ICF SUP World Championships
By International Canoe Federation American Fiona Wylde led from start to finish and New Caledonia’s Titouan Puyo fought off countryman Noic…
Tokyo Paralympics – Steven Blake Haxton Wins Silver (VL2)
In the Paralympic debut of the Va’a and only the second Paralympic Games with paracanoe, Steven Blake Haxton took home…
ICF Super Cup/ICF Canoe Slalom Rankings Recap
The ICF Super Cup went off in Oklahoma City this weekend with a big showing from over 20 Olympians just…
Sami Hawkins – Instructor of the Month
The August Instructor of the Month, Samantha “Sami” Hawkins, started her whitewater kayaking career as an Outdoor Education Major at…
Important Announcement about New National Governing Body Requirements
The American Canoe Association has proudly served as the National Governing Body for canoe, kayak and paracanoe since October of…
2021 ICF Canoe Sprint Super Cup
The ICF Canoe Sprint Super Cup is approaching quickly and will take place Saturday, August 21 from 8-10 pm in…
International Whitewater Hall of Fame – Class of 2021
International Whitewater Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Honorees Induction to Take Place at The Paddle Sports Show in Lyon (FRA)…
Tokyo Olympic Games – Nevin Harrison, Olympic Gold Medalist (C-1 200m)
The final day of canoe sprint competition for the United States took place today at the Sea Forest Waterway in…
Tokyo Olympic Games – Canoe Sprint Recap (Aug. 4)
Nevin Harrison, the lone representative for the U.S. in canoe sprint, took the Olympic stage by storm today in the…
Tokyo Olympic Games – Nevin Harrison (C-1 200m) Event Preview
Canoe sprint competition began in Tokyo today at the Sea Forest Waterway course. Only two days remain before American superstar…
Tokyo Olympic Games – Day 6 Recap (Canoe Slalom)
The men’s kayak semifinal and final closed out the canoe slalom competition in Tokyo with Michal Smolen representing the United…
Tokyo Olympic Games – Day 5 Recap (Canoe Slalom)
The second to last day of slalom competition at the Kasai Slalom Center featured the WC-1 semifinal and final with…
Tokyo Olympic Games – Day 4 Recap (Canoe Slalom)
It was a historic day at the Kasai Slalom Center as the first ever Olympic heats of the women’s canoe…
Tokyo Olympic Games – Day 3 Recap (Canoe Slalom)
Day 3 of competition at the Kasai Slalom Center in Tokyo, Japan, kicked off today with the women’s single kayak…
Tokyo Olympic Games – Day 2 Recap (Canoe Slalom)
The men’s single canoe (MC-1) semifinal hit the course today at the Kasai Slalom Center in Tokyo. Out of the…
Tokyo Olympic Games – Day 1 Recap (Canoe Slalom)
Canoe Slalom at the Tokyo Olympic Games officially kicked off on July 25th at the Kasai Slalom Center with two…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Special Thanks to our 2020 Donors
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…