The coaching staff for the Cascade Canoe and Kayak Team has helped three athletes qualify for the US Olympic Team. All our staff are passionate about kayaking and are highly trained in product knowledge and kayak instruction. There are two Olympic disciplines within Canoe/Kayak: sprint and slalom. Get on the water part of a team competing in individual and multi-person canoe and kayak racing events The difference between a kayak and a canoe is simple; it's the number of blades on the paddle and the athlete's position in the boat. About Us. Join us today! Despite her limited time in the sport, she made her first U23 team in 2019. In kayak, the paddler is seated and uses a double-bladed paddle pulling the blade through the water on alternate sides to propel the boat forward. The United States Canoe Association is a nationwide community of canoe and kayak racers who race hard, train hard, and know how to have fun. Next Olympic Hopeful: Shaye Hatchett was chosen as one of Team USA's Next Olympic Hopefuls in 2018. Canoe & Kayak has now grown to be New Zealand’s largest kayaking company. Oklahoma City, OK Describe the sport in one word: Graceful. Paracanoe events debuted at … We believe it is our role to provide the general public with FUN paddlesport opportunities. Men and women will each compete in four kayak events and two canoe events. Canoe/Kayak Teams. OKC RIVERSPORT offers great canoeing and kayaking experiences in Oklahoma City for both youth and adults. Club Team: Cottonwood Kayak Club Bio: Katie has followed her 2 sisters footsteps in competing in Canoe Polo. After strong, medal-winning performances at the 2015 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships and the 2015 Pan American Games, the U.S. is poised to send a full, four-boat canoe slalom team to Rio. 91 talking about this. We'll be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. This page will keep you updated to what is happening with the ACA Sprint Canoe Kayak Team. For the positive energy spread to one will be felt by us all.” – Deborah Day In 2014, Katie competed in the World Championships, with her team … Flatwater sprint races are often held at the same venues as Olympic rowing. The USCA is dedicated to this lifetime sport and wants to help you meet your paddling goals. Thank you! Both teams workout daily on Mission Bay in San Diego. The SDCKT Development Team meets once a week on Saturday mornings and teaches kids the fundamentals of correct canoe/kayak technique. The two main types of paracanoe boats are Kayaks (K), propelled by a double-blade paddle, and outrigger canoes called Va'as (V) where the boat has a second ‘pontoon’ called an ama as a support float. Kamloops Canoe Kayak Club (KCKC) The Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club (KCKC) has been a force in the sport community for nearly 25 years. She has competed in 2 Alberta Summer Games for Canoe/Kayak, 4 Canadian Nationals and had good placings each time. The National Governing Body for canoe/kayak, affiliated with the United States Olympic Committee @TeamUSA. Allan Mears. Allan has been involved with Canoe and kayak since 2010 when he assisted run the skills courses and trips with the owner at that time.This progressed to Allan becoming an integral member of the team with his being able to leverage off his extensive experiences of sea kayaking and fishing. The National Office of USA Canoe/Kayak, which manages the US canoe and kayak Olympic teams, used to be located in Charlotte because of its proximity to the USNWC. The latest Tweets from USA Canoe/Kayak (@usacanoekayak). 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 …