…Republic earned the gold medal, Jakub Grigar of Slovakia won the silver, and Hannes Aigner of Germany the bronze. Slalom competition has officially concluded in Tokyo. Canoe Sprint competition will begin on August 2 at the Sea Forest Waterway. Nevin Harrison will race in the C-1 200m on August 4….

…to the candidate evaluations. Watch this video recording from a recent live session with ACA River Kayak Committee Past Chair Kyle Thomas as he guides you through these improvements and revisions. The ACA River Kayak Committee welcomes your feedback on these improvements through this online survey. Meeting Recording Password: rbQL8=a%…

…a strong partnership and active collaborations between RiversportTM OKC, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and the American Canoe Association (ACA), the U.S. Canoe & Kayak High-Performance program was able to organize a Thanksgiving Training Camp in Oklahoma City in the second half of November 2020. After several months of…

The Coastal Kayak Committee is excited to announce an update of our curriculum for 2024 and beyond! Following three years of development by the committee, the SEIC and ACA Board have approved changes to the curriculum. Below is a summary of the changes: Updated Skills Assessments for Levels 2-4 Level…

…conditioning, observation and competition analysis, and teaching and coaching skills – all taught by university professors and ICF experts. The course begins in September and is completed in December. With Covid-19 restrictions, the normal one-month in-person program in Budapest, followed by 3 months of distance learning, has been altered to…

…and you inspired us all. As follow up to the conference, please share your feedback by completing this survey. It should take less than two minutes. We are committed to keeping you informed about the various initiatives discussed at this conference, primarily through our monthly newsletter, quarterly e-magazine, and social…

Tokyo Olympics, here they come! We are so excited to recognize and congratulate all our National Team members and coaches, those who have competed on the international stage, and the following athletes who will represent the U.S. in Canoe Slalom, Canoe Sprint, and Paracanoe in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics:…

…in planning will directly affect the quality of the course; make sure to have patience with new groups and communities, and be respectfully curious,” Jake suggests. Jake is currently back in Hong Kong, and he is planning to build up a strong community and to develop a collection of teaching…

…his renowned rafting and adventure travel company Rios Tropicales have passionately worked to preserve and regenerate Costa Rica’s rivers and forests from the ravages of irresponsible development. From stopping dams, to planting nearly 31,000 trees, to rallying travel clients and community members to save the rainforest, Rafael and his followers…

…our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Fund. This fund aims to help remove barriers to participation for underrepresented groups or individuals to pursue paddling education, leadership development, competition, and/or instructor certification. Starting in 2022, you’ll see the realization of efforts made by our DEI Board Committee in the form of…

…in nature. Hillary Van Dyke, who is the volunteer for the local network which covers St. Petersburg-Tampa Bay-Orlando, wanted her members trained as kayak trip leaders after seeing Outdoor Afro volunteer leaders from across the nation successfully completed ACA kayak instructor training. FAMU and Empowered Minds also work in the…

Nevin Harrison Competing at the 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships Image by: Dezco Vekassy, canoephotography.com/Dezco Vekassy (ICF) Nevin Harrison returned to the race course for the 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships for the first time after winning gold in women’s 200-meter canoe sprint at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics….

…– there is an endorsement available! The ACA guide certification complements any additional required training and or licensing. ACA certified guides must also comply with local, state, or federal certification and licensing requirements for raft guides within their given country, state, river, or waterway. Learn more on our curriculum page!…

…author: John Pinyerd has trained and/or competed in Slalom, Sprint, Marathon, Outrigger, Surfski, Dragon Boat, and of course in his favorite sports of Whitewater Downriver Open Canoe and Wildwater. John is a 15-time National Champion in Wildwater, a 4-time medalist in international competition, and is a 2-time Master’s World Champion….

…ACA’s mission, including safety, education, competition, stewardship, diversity, equity, inclusion, and recreation. ACA volunteers within the RAC play a central role in facilitating connections among paddlers, disseminating valuable resources, orchestrating events, and advocating for the interests of paddlers at various levels. With a steadfast commitment to promoting safe and enriching…

…up into their 70’s has been incredibly inspiring. It has led me to understand that I am not just teaching someone a sport, but I am showing students how to keep their bodies healthy and injury free, to allow them to continue kayaking their entire lives.” When asked what motivates…

Name* Email* Phone* My question pertains to:* General Competition USA Canoe/Kayak ACA Collegiate Race Series ACA Open Canoe Slalom ACA Whitewater Open Canoe Downriver ACA Canoe Sailing ACA Canoe Poling ACA Freestyle Canoe ACA Ocean Racing Other How can we serve you?* Comments This field is for validation purposes and…

SEIC Executive Committee Nominations If you wish to serve as the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, or At-Large member of the SEIC Executive Committee, please complete the form below. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Leadership Position(Required) Chair Vice Chair Secretary At-Large Why?(Required) Why would you like to be in leadership of the…

Updated as of: August 6, 2018 Membership in the ACA is a privilege and not a right. In order to retain this privilege, members must comply with the published Code of Conduct and other provisions of the Code. That privilege can be withdrawn by the ACA at any time where…

…and va’a have three different classes of events for men and women, depending on the classification of an athlete’s impairment, with KL1, KL2 and KL3 for kayak and VL1, VL2 and VL3 for va’a. At international level all paracanoe races are individual events and competed at a distance of 200m….

-> Gift a Membership <- This holiday season, give the gift of paddling, community, and a year’s worth of discounts. In short, give the gift of an ACA membership! While supporting the ACA’s policy & stewardship efforts, community initiatives, and education & instruction programs, a gift membership unlocks: deep discounts...

…Women 200m event, to be held at 7:18 East Coast Time and can bee seen on live stream at https://canoeszeged2020.com/. Nevin will also race in the World Cup event the following weekend, also in Szeged. She will race C1 Women 200m and team with fellow America Ian Ross in the…

The ACA’s newly ratified Regional Activity Council invites you to vote for the point person to coordinate local initiatives on behalf of the ACA Mission in your area! In the U.S., these will be State Directors. Internationally, we are electing the head of the International Committee. We have self-nominated candidates…

…concern over the spread of the novel coronavirus, together with new international travel restrictions to the US announced on Wednesday March 11th, have left organizers with no option but to cancel the competitions. While everyone involved deeply regrets the inconvenience the cancellation will cause, the health and well being of…

March 2020 The Senate recently introduced a major public lands funding bill, S.3422: the Great American Outdoors Act, through bipartisan support from Senators Gardner, R-Colo., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Daines, R-Mont., Portman, R-Ohio, Warner, D-Va., King, I-Maine, Alexander, R-Tenn., Cantwell, D-Wash., Wyden, D-Ore., and Burr, R-N.C. The Act combines two previous…

…Trials will be held on June 27, 2020. The venue, Brooks Lake in Sugar Land, Texas, remains unchanged. This postponement date comports with requirements recently issued by the ACA, as well as current County and State social distancing guidelines. Due to the current pandemic, the following adjustments will be implemented…

…between today and August 9, the Tokyo 2020 Games’ original dates, and we need your help! Please donate now. In the spirit of 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…

…to a more normal paddling season. In the ACA office, we are excited to see member activity begin to pick up, including course registrations, reports, insurance inquiries, and new events being added to our online calendar. On the Competition front, we are busy planning for our Olympic Team Trials for…

…semifinal advancement. In men’s canoe, the top 15 athletes progress and in women’s kayak, the top 24. Men’s canoe heats started the competition with Zach (Bug) Lokken finishing third after a great first run down the course with no penalties. With that run, he secured his spot in the semifinal….

As the International Olympic Committee relocates international paddling competitions out of Russia, Oklahoma steps up to host the 2022 Canoe Sprint Super Cup and the 2022 ICF Stand Up Paddling World Cup. To learn more about how the International Canoe Federation (ICF), the ACA, and RIVERSPORT in Oklahoma City worked…

As shared in a previous communication about the pending bylaws changes, we are hosting a one hour informational meeting on Sunday, October 23rd at 4:00 PM Eastern Time via Zoom. To review the details of our previous email about proposed bylaws changes, core missions, and major initiatives underway, please click…

…enjoyable paddling! This was a chance for instructors to engage with their local paddling community, find or create a source of new course students, and earn some prizes along the way! Congratulations to all instructors who received a prize and thank you to all our instructors for their dedication and…

…cutting the roof off it and installing a lift in the roof, so that at night he could crank up the roof to reveal a custom-made sleep space, complete with side canopies and screens and a full-size bed. His boat making skills were the stuff of legend. He was making…

…Stewardship & Public Policy, Competition, Regional Activities Council, and Safety Education & Instruction. The individual who fills this role will be responsible for creating new programs and building on established ones. Our strong preference is to hire someone from within the ACA community. We encourage interested members to apply by…

…so they can bring this training to the kayak angling community. Recent News As of August, 2023, the ACA has 6 ITs/ITEs and 14 instructors who have earned the Paddlesports Angler instructor endorsement. These instructors include several Paddlesports Officers working for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, a variety of instructor…

…the Midwest. A condition of acceptance is that the recipient(s) will commit to giving back to their local paddling community. Funding applications will be accepted from February 1st until March 1, 2024. We welcome applications from individuals and non-profit organizations based in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, or Wisconsin. To learn more…

Every event of the Summer Olympics and Paralympics will be broadcast live on Peacock, making it the most comprehensive live coverage in U.S. media history! View the entire Paracanoe Paralympic Schedule Paracanoe events are scheduled to take place Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8. There are 6 kayak events…

…having raced in para rowing in the Rio 2016 Games, both paracanoe and para rowing in the Tokyo 2020 Games, and now focusing completely on paracanoe during the Paris 2024 Games. On September 8, Blake added a second Paralympic medal to his collection, placing third in the Men’s Va’a VL2…

Bienvenido al curso de seguridad de remo, presentado por el ACA y la Guardia Costera de Los Estados Unidos. Also available in English….