…and Los Angeles 2028. He will represent ACA and the sport’s interests and goals with the L.A. 2028 Organizing Committee, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Canoe Federation (ICF), and the Pan American Canoe Federation (COPAC). Since childhood, Rok has spent most of his free time…

At the 2024 International Boating and Water Safety Summit, the ACA Regional Activity Council received a communication award for the Community Impact category. This program built partnerships between nationally certified ACA instructors with state agencies, regional paddling clubs, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and additional paddlesports stakeholders in Tennessee and North…

To grow our community of paddlers, the ACA Board of Directors and the ACA State Directors are hosting a competition for instructors in all ACA disciplines who are teaching Level 1 and Level 2 courses. This competition is a chance for instructors to engage with the local paddling community, find…

Everything has led to this, and it’s just the beginning. Learn more about our athletes’ dreams becoming a reality as part of Making Team USA, presented by Xfinity at teamusa.com/making-team-usa The American Canoe Association and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have officially announced the roster of Team USA’s paracanoe…

…Casey and Evy each enjoyed a day off from competition on Thursday, August 1 while the competitors in the men’s kayak single event raced for the podium. On Friday, August 2, they were back at it for the men’s and women’s kayak cross time trials. This was the first day…

…making her one of the World’s Fastest Women in a Canoe. For complete Olympic Canoeing Results please see these Race Archives. Governance Sprint is governed by the Sprint Competition Committee (SCC). Learn more about the SCC, see its current membership, view the sprint racing rules, and read meeting minutes. National…

Support the ACA! As a member of the ACA, you join the ranks of tens of thousands of people who support safe, enjoyable paddling, and the protection of America’s recreational waterways. Some of the tangible and intangible benefits of supporting the nation’s oldest paddlesport organization….

Everything has led to this, and it’s just the beginning. Learn more about our athletes’ dreams becoming a reality as part of Making Team USA, presented by Xfinity at teamusa.com/making-team-usa The American Canoe Association and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee have officially announced the roster of Team USA’s canoe…

…more water than is possible. Sign the Gila River Conservation’s petition to protect the Gila River, and/or individually comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Providing an individual comment is the most effective thing you can do. Sign-on to the Gila River Conservation’s petition to protect the Gila River and…

This message comes directly from our friends and partners at Outdoor Alliance (OA): “We are thrilled to share that the House just passed the Great American Outdoors Act by 310 to 107. Outdoor Alliance and the outdoor community made this victory possible. The Great American Outdoors Act will provide billions…

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…

…and recruit a diversity of community members to CFC funded activities, projects, and programming. The goal of these intentional efforts to invite diversity into the paddling community creates a welcoming environment for potential paddlers to get involved and the opportunity to create lifelong connections to our waterways and to the…

…anxious for actionable decisions from the ACA. I commit to communicating frequently and transparently with you. I expect to share additional information by Thursday, March 19. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out directly to me with questions and concerns. Again, thank you for your patience and support….

…the Olympic competition. Yesterday, she finished 12th in the WK-1 semifinal as the youngest slalom competitor in Tokyo. Today’s men’s kayak heat saw Michal Smolen take his first race run down the course. Both athletes ultimately progressed to the semifinal of their respective event. The top 18 of 22 athletes…

…love for whitewater place them in a deserved space in our community,’ shares Risa Shimoda, President of the World River Center and Class of 2010 IWHoF inductee. “Paddling, competing, innovating, and challenging our nations’ river communities to come together to highlight the importance of these stars can play an important…

To grow our community of paddlers, the Regional Activity Council (RAC) is hosting a competition for instructors in all ACA disciplines who are teaching Level 1 and Level 2 courses. The goal of this initiative is to encourage our instructors to safely welcome new and prospective paddlers to the community…

…Events — Tennessee State Parks (tnstateparks.com) … This is the first year for ACA North Carolina to partner with North Carolina State Parks, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for this event. North Carolina will host Kayaking 101 at 11 locations including one class taught by…

…of the paddling community. You can help your region earn bragging rights while doing what you do best: teach people how to be participants in their own safety while enjoying everything the water has to offer. Help make our community stronger and safer by continuing to do what you do……

…Series Championship. Gregory collected $25,000, part of a $56,350 total cash purse split among the Top 16 anglers in the tournament. In all, 164 competitors representing 30 states and Canada took part. Rus Snyders, the 2023 Champion and also an ACA Instructor presented the trophy to Gregory on a stage…

…competition, ACA will award a Gold, Silver and Bronze medal to our top three donors at the conclusion of the Giving Games! The donations you make through our website come directly to ACA. No matter how large or small, every gift will make a huge difference to our athletes and…

…Commandant and the Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy. There are some other knowledgeable and passionate paddlers and recreational boaters who have been appointed – we’re talking about you Peg Phillips – ACA kayaking instructor and recipient of the State Director of the year Award! Read more about those appointed: https://www.nmma.org/press/article/23771……

We are looking forward to the 2024 Summer Solstice Celebration! To celebrate all that is paddling we are providing opportunities to connect with your community and reflect on what draws us to the water. If you are interested in supporting this year’s event as a sponsor or partner, please reach…

Founded in 1880 by a group of 24 notable canoeists, the ACA has grown into the nation’s largest and most active nonprofit paddlesports organization with 15,000 members and over 300 Clubs and Affiliate Organizations across the United States and the world….

…of the two disciplines, but many compete in both. There are two types of boats used in whitewater canoeing: canoes and kayaks. Men and women compete in canoe singles (C-1) and doubles (C-2), and kayak singles (K-1) events. Teams are made up of three competitors in the same class (e.g.,…

…people of color, and low-income families.This bill would require federal agencies to provide early and meaningful community involvement through the National Environmental Policy Act in regards to actions proposed in communities where issues of environmental justice are prevalent. In addition, the bill would provide funding to prioritize and expand access…

The American Canoe Association apologizes to American Whitewater and the members of the whitewater paddling community who were looking forward to competing in the Gore Canyon Race this past weekend. Due to recent restrictions passed down from our insurance carrier, we were unable to provide liability insurance for this event…

To request an event be included in ACA’s competition calendar, please complete our Calendar Submissions form….

…ACA has always prized safety as one of our most valued tenets, and we simply do not want to put any of our athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers or community members at risk. Please join me in sincerely and enthusiastically thanking the Sprint Events Committee (especially Jackie Nipper, Tamara Adelberg, Kayla…

…unable to perform in canoe events on the final day of competition. The Markkleeberg Word Cup was the last major senior international competition before the Tokyo Olympic Games next month, which begin on July 23. Tokyo bound athletes,Leibfarth and Smolen, progressed in their first runs of the women’s and men’s…

Dear ACA Olympic & Paralympic Community, Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and to protect the health and safety of all, the following Team qualification events contemplated in ACA’s 2020 Tokyo Olympic/Paralympic Selection Procedures have been postponed: ACA Slalom National Team Trials, Competition 1, Oklahoma City, OK, 05/02-03/2020 ACA Slalom…

…behind the paddling community. We will update membership as the situation unfolds. For more information, please consult these references: Detailed Version of 2018 Rule: 2018 Fish and Game Commission Rule Past ACA Communication on NM Stream Access: ACA New Mexico Policy Page New Mexico Supreme Court: Verified Petition of Mandamus…

The American Canoe Association is committed to sharing the joys of paddlesports with all people. Our members are united by our love of all forms of paddling recreation and competition, and we are appalled by the injustices highlighted by recent events. We believe all people deserve to have safe, accessible…

…World Cup would fly to Europe on September 5th or 6th and return to the U.S. on September 28th or 29th. The extra days in Europe are required to ensure the time necessary for the 14-day quarantine before competition. Please consider personal risks vs. rewards before committing to traveling to…

…or second, it was so close.” Harrison was one of the few non-European athletes who could get to Szeged for the World Cup. Leaving nothing to chance, and desperate to get back into elite competition, she arrived in Europe early. “I’m just happy we could come to Szeged and get…

…certification workshops…more efficient processes and more responsive customer service…a more user-friendly and current website… more races… more events…more diversity…more coaches and events for our athletes…more communication. Answering this call, however, will require more resources. This necessitates an increase in membership dues. The Board, staff, and I have deliberated very thoughtfully…

…single kayaks. While supporting the recreation goals, games were included which reinforced boat control skills. As physical disabilities are common with those with vision impairment, instructors used both Adaptive Paddling and Advanced Communication skills that were learned during ACA Universal paddling workshops. Two of the workshops were conducted at the…

The second to last day of slalom competition at the Kasai Slalom Center featured the WC-1 semifinal and final with Evy Leibfarth paddling in her last day of Olympic competition. 18 women competed in the semifinal and only the top 10 advance to the final. Due to an unfortunate 50…

…allow landowners to completely restrict the public from floating or wading through these river sections after legally accessing the river. In 2019 five such permits were granted, including sections of the Rio Chama and Pecos rivers – both commonly used by whitewater and recreational paddlers, as well as anglers. In…

…has been selected by their NGB to represent the United States in a Delegation Event or other International Qualifying Competition within the previous 10 years.” Delegation Event or other International Qualifying Competition include the Olympics, Paralympics, Pan American Games, Para Pan American Games, Senior World Championship, or World Cup event….

…for the Women’s Kayak Single Heats 2nd Run. Ways to watch Casey and Evy race live on NBC and Peacock: Download the Peacock app and subscribe for $7.99/month with ads or for $13.99/month without ads If you already pay for a cable TV subscription, simply login to NBCOlympics.com or NBC.com…

…place later that day at 11:20am ET/5:20 CET. Ways to watch Casey and Evy race live on NBC and Peacock: Download the Peacock app and subscribe for $7.99/month with ads or for $13.99/month without ads If you already pay for a cable TV subscription, simply login to NBCOlympics.com or NBC.com…

…information and ideas on matters affecting sprint coaches; Act as a formal body to provide coach’s input and recommendations to the ACA and its Sprint Competition Committee, and to be a formal body on issues that affect clubs and coaching; Provide the delivery of coaching education workshops and seminars, and…

The ACA Board of Directors, Safety Education & Instruction Department, and the ACA State Directors are excited to announce a contest to encourage all ACA instructors to conduct courses and introduce more new paddlers to safe and enjoyable paddling! This is a chance to engage with your local paddling community,…

…event to attract military and their families. Please check out the Riversport website for more information on the event: https://www.riversportokc.org/events/icf-super-cup/. Follow @officialusacanoekayak on Instagram and USA Canoe and Kayak Team on Facebook for live updates and news on the ACA sprint and slalom competition teams. For media inquiries, email press_office@americancanoe.org….