ACA National Paddlesports Conference

The ACA has been established as one of the premier standards of paddlesports safety and education. As part of the ACA's leadership role in the paddlesports community, we have initiated this conference to target all facets of the paddlesports community. From skills courses to certification courses to presentations and video premiers, if you enjoy canoeing, kayaking or rafting, this is the event to attend!

Mission Statement:

Founded in 1880, The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a national nonprofit organization serving the broader paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling; stewardship support to help protect paddling environments; and sanctioning of programs and events to promote paddlesport recreation.

Strategic Tenets:

Through an extensive, multi year research process, the Board of Directors has declared the ACA's Strategic Tenets. These represent the core foundation of the organization and will guide the ACA into the future.

Education

Competition

Stewardship

Recreation

Member Based Organization:

The heart of the ACA is the people who paddle, cherish and protect the waterways of America. The ACA is a member based organization composed of those who enjoy recreating on and protecting America's wonderful and diverse waterways.