What's New?
July 6, 2010 National Paddlesports Conference
Registration is now open for the 2010 ACA National Paddlesports Conference.
- Asheville, NC
- November 5-7
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July 2, 2010 ACA Annual Award Nominations
The 2010 ACA National Award nomination forms are now available. Nominate someone for the prestigious Excellence in Instruction Award.
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June 21, 2010 Participation Cards
Skills course participation cards are now available at the ACA eStore.
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May 14 , 2010 Instructor Incentive Program
That's right, ACA Instructors can now receive CASH BACK for bringing new members into the organization.
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May 10, 2010 River Canoe Curriculum Update
With a strong effort from the River Canoe Committee, the Introduction to Paddling Committee and the SEI Department, a fully vetted and aligned Level 1 - Level 5 River Canoe Curriculum is now in-place and up-to-date on the ACA Website.
The full curriculum can be found on the ACA Course Outline page.
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May 1, 2010 Paddler Magazine! 
The spring issue of the Maggie Award winning Paddler Magazine has been printed and is on it's way to you!
From a new canoe rescue to whitewater parks there is a little something in it for everyone.
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March 3, 2010 ACA National Paddlesports Conference
Mark yourr calendars for November 5-7 and join the ACA in Asheville, NC for the National Paddlesports Conference.
www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference
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February 19, 2010 ACA Safety Video Resources 
To offer a wider variety of resources to instructors and students, 7 safety videos have been uploaded to the web and are available for viewing through the Additional Resources pages. Videos uploaded include:
- Lifejackets Float. Do You?
- It's Your Turn
- Decide to Return
- Guide to Paddling - Whitewater Kayaking
- Guide to Paddling - Coastal Kayaking
- Guide to Paddling - Whitewater Rafting
- SmartStart for Paddlers
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February 1, 2010 The Year of Inclusive Paddlesports
The ACA Board of Directors declared 2010 as the Year of Inclusive Paddlesports.
Click here for a list of events across the country.
Essential Eligibility Criteria are crucial as they provide prudent participation guidelines for people of all abilities participating in ACA courses.
For more information about Essential Eligibility Criteria, please visit: www.americancanoe.org/eec
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January 10, 2010 New Waivers
The 2010 Adult and Minor Waivers are now online. Please use these throughout the 2010 paddling season.
www.americancanoe.org/seiforms
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January 3, 2010 First Aid & CPR Requirement
Attention all Instructors, Instructor Trainers, and Instructor Trainer Educators: The new First Aid and CPR Requirements are now in effiect.
In addition, please take a few moments to read the new SEIC Policy Manual, especially Appendix II, as several sections have been updated to reflect the new First Aid and CPR Requirements.
If you have any questions, please contact the SEI Department.
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