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With the support of our members, we able to achieve our mission to build inclusive paddling communities, support excellence, and foster safety and stewardship through paddlesports education, competition, and recreation. Become a member today and join a network of individuals brought together by our shared love of all things paddling. Plus, check out all of our membership benefits!

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Join the ACA

Individual Membership Types

 

$40 Individual Annual Membership

For those who are interested in supporting the ACA’s stewardship & public policy efforts, would like to benefit from being a part of an international network of likeminded individuals, wish to participate in ACA instruction & education courses, and are interested in or are in the process of becoming a certified ACA Instructor.

 

$40 Competition Individual Annual Membership

For those who participate in local, regional, and national competitions as an athlete, official, judge, or competition volunteer, would like to support paddlesports competition, and are interested in receiving competition and discipline specific correspondence.

    The Individual Annual Membership cost is $40.

    This membership type is for individuals who:

    • Are interested in supporting the ACA’s stewardship & public policy efforts
    • Would like to benefit from being a part of an international network of likeminded individuals
    • Wish to participate in ACA instruction & education courses
    • Are interested in or are in the process of becoming a certified ACA Instructor

    Memberships expire annually, one-year after the original join date or the most recent renewal date. An auto renewal option is available and encouraged!

    As a first step in the join process, you will be prompted to select your Paddle America Club affiliation (PAC). If you are not a member of a PAC, please select ACA Member (No Club Affiliation).

    *ACA dues payments are non-refundable.

    For prospective ACA instructors: please join as an Individual and pay your SEIC dues. Upon the successful completion of your Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW) and CMS requirements, your membership type will be changed to Instructor. At that time, you will be included in the “find an instructor” feature and have access to instructors only pro deals and discounts.

Organization Member Types

    The PAC Annual Membership cost is $125.

    ACA Paddle America Clubs provide positive, fun experiences for paddlers across the nation!

    The club President or contact person should complete the join process for the Paddle America Club. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Membership Department and our Insurance Department for help with any questions you might have about this process!

    Paddle America Club benefits include:

    • Year-round general liability insurance for club supervised events and activities
    • Risk management education and guidelines designed specifically for club events
    • Ability to list your events on ACA’s online events calendar
    • Inclusion in the Find a Paddling Club feature on the ACA website
    • Club Express Discount