Skip to Main Content
Gear Shop
Donate
Contact Us
Login
Open search
Search
Search for:
Community
About Us
Overview
Contact Us
Organizational Partners
News
History
Overview
Executive Directors
Commodores / Presidents
2021-2022 Bylaws Revision
2016-2017 NGB Bylaw Revision
Programs
Overview
Summer Solstice Celebration
Equity & Access Initiatives
Regional Activity Council (RAC)
Instructor Emeritus Program
The ACA Story Project
Following Waters Podcast
Properties
Overview
Camp Sebago
Sugar Island
Find Places to Paddle
Find a Club
Find an Instructor
Find a Pro School
Find an Outfitter, Livery, or Guide
Events
Volunteer Hub
Help Center
Competition
Teams
Overview
Olympic & Paralympic
Paris 2024 Media Hub
Slalom & Kayak Cross
Sprint
Paracanoe
ICF Sports
Kayak Polo
Dragon Boat
Freestyle
Marathon
Ocean Racing (Surfski)
Stand Up Paddling (SUP)
Wildwater
Additional Recognized Disciplines
Overview
Canoe Poling
Canoe Sailing
Rafting
Waveski
WW Open Canoe Downriver Racing
WW Open Canoe Slalom
Va’a
Sport Development
Overview
Athletes
Parents
Coaching Portal
Officials
Competitions
Overview
Competition Events
Add Event to Calendar
Paddlesport Clubs, Venues, and Events
Membership
Overview
Find A Competition Club
Member Benefits
Resources and SafeSport
Visa Information
Membership Account Help
Education
Take a Paddling Course
Overview
Types of Courses
Course Calendar
Find an Instructor
Find a Pro School
Essential Eligibility Criteria
Resource Library
Overview
Smart Start for Safe Paddling Online Course
Smart Start For Safe Paddling
Educational Videos
Admin Support Center
For ACA Instructors
Overview
Become an Instructor
Become an Instructor Trainer or Trainer Educator
Course Curriculum
Course Management System (CMS)
Instructor Resources & Policies
Endorsements
Safety Education and Instruction Council (SEIC)
Instructor of the Month
For ACA Leaders and Guides
Become a Leader or Guide
Become a Leader or Guide Trainer
Course/Trip Management System (CMS)
Safety Education and Instruction Council (SEIC)
Youth Paddling Development
Overview
Educational Videos
Animated Videos
Infographics
PS2 Curriculum
Kids Go Paddling
Scouting
Marge Cline Memorial Grant Program
Reeno Foundation – Nick Ruschmeyer Scholarship
Policy & Stewardship
News
Policy Perspectives
Advocacy Toolkit
Partnerships
Archives
Stewardship Events
Insurance
For Clubs
For Affiliates/Event Organizers
For Kayak Fishing Clubs & Tournaments
For Instructors, Leaders, and Guides
For Outfitters & Guides
Insurance FAQ
Gear Shop
Join / Renew
Join the ACA
Renew
Member Benefits
Member Code of Conduct
Account Help
Open search
Advanced Paddlesports Guide Criteria
Updated: 03-06-2025
Download
Preview
