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January 1st is the renewal date for Club (most) and AWA memberships! Make the most of your year-round membership by registering now so you don't have to remember later! 

2024 will be another fun-filled year for paddling in Alberta. Despite the warnings of a drought for Alberta, we are planning programs, events and facility upgrades to support you for years to come.

Member Benefits

  • Access to the National Coaching Certification Program, the best whitewater program in Canada
  • Be part of a supportive community pushing for improved river recreation opportunities throughout Alberta
  • Event participation (must be an AWA member for Festivals and Competitions)
  • Early Canoe Meadows campground booking and discounts
  • Discounts through AQ Outdoors, Bow Valley SUP and JayLife13
  • And more!

Your club gets:

  • Event support (insurance, event trailer, etc)
  • Guiding License for Alberta Parks
  • Canoe Meadows booking priority
  • NCCP leader development
  • Club Coaching support
  • Grants
  • And more!

Cost:

  • $5 through a club
  • $15 direct to AWA

If you need more of a nudge, here are some of the exciting things AWA has planned that will also benefit you and your friends this year!

Purchase your Club or AWA Membership Now!
 
Youth Winter Whitewater Challenge - January 27/28

 

Youth from across the province will once again be headed to Edmonton for the Winter Whitewater Challenge at West Edmonton Mall and the Kinsmen Centre. There will be surfing, head to head cross racing, slalom and polo. We're keen to keep the momentum going from the Alberta Summer Games and develop our competitive discipline opportunities!

Saturday 6:30pm - 11:30pm (earlier finish for younger kids) @ WEM

Sunday Noon - 6pm @ Kinsmen

Register Now
 
2024 Leadership Symposium

 

Save the date for the kickoff of the 2024 outdoor season. Get energized and ramp up your leadership skills. Tentative topics include:

  • NCCP/CKC Moving Water Course
  • Personal Paddling Skills / Personal Teaching Skills
  • Youth Progression 

Event Page

 
River Safety

#SUPUnleashed - awareness campaign aimed at eliminating ankle leashes on moving water 

River Safety Course - We are building a River Safety Course for the general river recreational paddlers aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of moving water safety

Harvie Passage PFD Lending station - (PFDs supplied by PaddleAlberta & Mustang)

These programs are supported by Transport Canada & AQOutdoors

 

 

Whitewater Facility Development

 

Kananaskis Whitewater - River Improvements

The engineering drawings for the 2024 river improvements are nearing completion. They will be shared with the community on our webpage and socials when ready. Eddy improvements to access at the raft put-in and rock stairs at the Canoe Meadows take-out are key components, and of course touching up features through the river are included.

The adjustable wave has received a donation of structural steel and engineering support from Ed Meyer of Able Demolition. This generous donation will reduce costs by more than $100,000. Final design, cost and timing are still being determined.

 

10th Street Gravel Bar & Wave Project

The City of Calgary has commenced a feasibility study for a surf wave around the removal of the 10th Street gravel bar (which is a flood hazard). AWA and the Alberta River Surfing Association are supporting the project. The current phase is creating a physical model with the National Research Council in Ottawa.

City of Calgary project site

ARSA wave projects overview site

 

Harvie Passage Facility Enhancement Plan 

The City of Calgary earmarked $900,000 towards improvements in parking, pathways, signage, safety and usability this year. AWA will provide updates on their progress when available.

Boulder Run Whitewater Park development  

Pinch o' Crow Creekers is leading the development of a paddling centre near Pincher Creek to activate the excellent, but lesser known Boulder Run Whitewater Park. Improvements will include slalom gates, polo nets, and a club storage building.

How to Donate:

Donate now through Alberta Sport's Donation Fund Program and get a tax receipt. Choose 'Whitewater' and 'Facility Development'

All Facility donations will be used only for Kananaskis Project. We will recognize all donors equally because we know that everyone's love of the Kan goes beyond people's income. Please consider how much the Kananaskis means to you?

 

 

DONATE NOW
 

 

2024 Events

Calendar

February 26 - AWA Annual General Meeting - Zoom

April 26-28 - AWA Leadership Symposium - Kananaskis

 

Festivals

3-Rivers Rendezvous - May 18/19

Sundre PaddleFest - June 29-July 1

Slave River PaddleFest - Aug 2-5

KanFest - Aug 10/11

 

Competitions

January 13 - Innisfail Pool Event

January 27/28 - Youth Winter Whitewater Challenge - Freestyle, Kayak Cross, Slalom, Polo - West Edmonton Mall & Kinsmen

February 9-11 - Cup of the North - Kinsmen Centre, Edmonton

May - Harvie Passage Open - multi-discipline

June - Kananaskis Open - multi-discipline

June - Harvie XL Freestyle

August - Summer Series (leading up to Nationals)

August 12-18 - National Whitewater Championships - Kananaskis

September - Provincial Championships

September - Harvie Passage Fall Classic

 

Link to pool opportunities around the province

 

For further information contact - admin@albertawhitewater.ca

 

 
Canoe Kayak Canada - We Paddle Grant

 

AWA had been awarded $62,000 from Canoe Kayak Canada towards Adaptive and Women's programming. 

The Adaptive portion will support the Edmonton Whitewater Paddlers and Bow Valley Kayak Club's programming as well as some new shared equipment.

The Women's portion will support a brand new progression program during the summer of 2024. 

Stay tuned for more details!

 
Government of Alberta - Sport Support Program - Youth Booster Grant 

AWA facilitated the purchase of 32 youth kayaks and associated gear for clubs around Alberta. The equipment will support the clubs' plans to offer 8week youth programs and club level events this year.

 
Safe Sport

The AWA is committed to a Safe and Welcoming environment. If your club is interested in taking the Responsible Coaching Movement Pledge, so can do so now!

Take the Pledge
 
Purchase your Club or AWA Membership Now!

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