Sport Development

Officials

Our ACA officials are critical to competition. The Sprint Officials Association is currently being reformed. This page will provide additional information about it, and contact information, once it is available.

Resources for Officials

International Canoe Federation
ICF Resources

Slalom
Slalom Competition Guide

Sprint
ICF Sprint Guides
Education_Theory_Sessions (ICF Presentation)
Canoe Sprint Education Videos for International Officials

ACA Sprint Racing Rules (2023)

Updated: 05-07-2024

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Congratulations to our newest ICF Certified Officials, Patti Pinkerton, Tami Oki, and Dave Henderson!

Information for Canoe Sprint Officials / Training & Certification Opportunities

Officials Training & Certification

Sprint Officials Certification – Registration Form

Please complete this form if you wish to sign up for the an Sprint Officials Certifications scheduled for 2026.

2026 Sprint Officials Training

Level 1 Trainings

March 5 – 8 PM EST – Virtual Training (register here)

Level 2 Trainings (to participate in a level 2 training, officials must have taken the level 1 training 1 year prior and have worked 1-2 regattas that year, and must speak with a sprint officials committee member)

A Level 2 training will be held in Seattle in conjunction with the Ted Houk Regatta. For questions and more information, please email cbohlman@live.com

Level 3 Trainings

Dependent on candidate interest