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ACA SUPPORTS PADDLERS IN MANY WAYS. HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?
Competition information and events, classes and instructor certifications, stewardship opportunities, advocacy for clean water and access to public lands, insurance for clubs, event organizers & others. We’re here to help.
News
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05.15.25
Paddle with a SUP Pro Video Contest
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04.30.25
USA Canoe Slalom National Teams Announced
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04.29.25
USA Canoe Sprint National Teams Announced for 2025 Canoe Sprint World Cups & Junior/U23 World Championships
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04.29.25
2025 USA Wildwater National Team Announced
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04.29.25
ACA Welcomes New Staff to the Competition Department
Upcoming Events
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04.26.25 – 06.08.25
Richmond, VA, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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05.16.25 – 06.01.25
Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort, Main Street, Charlemont, MA, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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05.19.25 – 05.23.25
Gunnison, CO, USA
Level 3-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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05.19.25 – 05.23.25
Lake Mead, United States
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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05.20.25 – 05.23.25
Cornucopia, WI, USA
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
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05.21.25 – 05.23.25
Aspen, Colorado, USA
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
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05.21.25 – 07.03.25
Gulfport, MS, USA
Level 2: Kayak Rolling Skills Course
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05.22.25 – 05.23.25
University of New Hampshire, Main Street, Durham, NH, USA
Universal Paddling Advanced Communications Workshop Skills Assessment
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