The ACA National Paddlesports Conference has multiple facets, from a series of educational sessions and social functions open to all, to Instructor Updates, a SUP race, to a wide range of pre and post conference courses, clinics, and workshops.

The 2013 Conference will also has a range of events including an urban water trail tour, the Reel Paddling Film Festival, and much more.

• Detailed Conference Schedule (available in June)

Daily Schedules (overview):

Wednesday, September 25th

• 2 - 3pm        SEIC Intro to Paddling Committee Meeting
• 3:15 - 4:15    SEIC Coastal Kayak Committee Meeting
• 4:30 - 5:30    SEIC River Kayak Committee Meeting
• 5:45 - 6:45    SEIC Surf Kayak Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 26th

• 8:30 - 5pm   SEIC Meeting
• 1 - 5pm        Exhibitor Set-up
• 5 - 9pm        Conference Registration Opens
• 5 - 9pm        Exhibit Area Opens
• 8:00 - until!   Paddle America Social

Friday, September 27th

• 7:30am        Conference Registration Opens
• 8:00am        Exhibit Area Opens
• 8:30 - 5pm   ACA Board of Directors Meeting
• 8:30am        Educational Session I
• 9:45am        Educational Session II
• 11:00am      Educational Session III
• 12:00           Lunch (on your own) 
• 1:30pm        Educational Session IV
• 1:00-3:30     Instructor Trainer Update Session I 
• 3pm            All attendees head to water
• 3:30pm        Multi Boat / Board Fun Relay Race (for all conference participants)
• 3:30pm        BIC SUP One Design Challenge      
• 6:00pm        Opening Reception -
• 7:30pm        Northwest Division Annual Meeting
• 8:30pm        Reel Paddling Film Festival

Saturday, September 28th

• 7:30am         Conference Registration Opens
• 7:45am         Instructor Update courses start (meet in hotel lobby)
• 9am              All trips and other courses start (meet in hotel lobby)
• 9am              Paddle Green Clean Up #1
• 2pm              ACA Board of Directors paddle trip (all invited) 
• 3pm              Paddle Green Clean Up #2
• 6pm              Legends of Paddling Reception
• 7pm              Awards Ceremony & Banquet - Keynote TBA
• 9pm - until!    Hospitality Suite

Sunday, September 29th

• 8am             Conference Registration Opens
• 8:30am        ACA Annual Membership Meeting (everyone attends to vote)
• 9:30am        Paddle Tour
• 9:30am        Instructor Trainer Update Session II
• 9:30am        Instructor Updates continue (if necessary)
• 9:30am        Paddle Green Clean Up # 3 
• Safe travels home!