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….

Support the ACA for only $40 a year with an individual membership. 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. Individual memberships are for: Competition Participants, including athletes, coaches, 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…

Wildwater canoeing is a timed event consisting of two forms of racing, classic and sprint. Classic whitewater, the sport’s original discipline, consists of longer races ranging from three to six miles (10 to 60 minutes). Whitewater sprint consists of shorter races contested on 200-to-600-meter courses. Some athletes specialize in one…

Join as an ACA Paddle America Club (PAC), Affiliate Organization, Outfitter, Livery, or Guide (OLG), or Apply to Become an ACA Pro School.

The ACA relies on donations from individuals and organizations to support the pillars of our mission to connect diverse communities by fostering a shared commitment to safety and stewardship, and by providing opportunities for challenge, achievement, and fun through paddlesports. We are truly grateful for every donation, large or small.

Since 1990, the ACA has led the adaptive recreation industry through the of training instructors and program providers in the best practices of inclusive paddlesports. The Universal Paddling programs enhance the skills and knowledge of ACA Instructors and the general public by teaching how to outfit equipment and modify teaching…

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….

These “Scan If Found” stickers help people return lost or stolen gear to you, and they also help first responders save lives!…

Join us on May 11 at 3:30 pm at the AFI Silver Theater in Silver Spring, MD for the World Premier of the newly restored FAST AND CLEAN It has been 44 years since the iconic film about whitewater slalom and the journey of several U.S. athletes to the 1979…