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Non-Profits around the World are unleashing the power of radical generosity this Tuesday!

Help AWA turn your Black Friday / Cyber Monday savings into whitewater experiences!

Ways to Donate:

PFD Lending Station - Tax Deductible

Kananaskis Perfect Wave - Matching or Tax Deductible

Programming & More - Tax Deductible

 

If you have any questions please reach out to learn more!
admin@albertawhitewater.ca   or    coordinator@albertawhitewater.ca
 
PFD Lending Station - Donations with a Tax Receipt

The PFD Lending Station at Harvie Passage is an AWA initiative born from the wish to keep the public safe, and our members from experiencing weekly rescues and recoveries.

You can support the PFD Lending Station and get a Tax Recipt through the Alberta Sport Donation Fund.

  • Choose Program Type - Whitewater 
  • Choose Activity Type - Event Support (we will direct the funds to PFDs)
DONATE NOW (Tax Receipt) 
 
Build the Wave!

ARSA and AWA are so close to building the most perfect and adjustable wave for kayak and surf on the lower Kananaskis River and for that we need your help.

1- Donate to the AWA Crowdfunding campaign by visiting Crowdfunding Alberta  - The Alberta Government provides Matching Funding through this platform!

  • We need to reach $2000 in the next 29 days to reach the Matching Funding threshold
  • Max donation per person $1000

2 - Donate through the Alberta Sport Donation Fund - Tax Deductible

  • Choose Program Type - Whitewater 
  • Choose Activity Type - Facility Development
  • Receive a tax receipt for your generosity

Current Project Information and Messaging on Alberta River Surfing Associations website
DONATE NOW (Matching Funding)
DONATE NOW (Tax Receipt)
 
Programming & More
The AWA, with the help of the Government of Alberta, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, Participaction and Canoe Kayak Canada, has been able to open up a diverse offering of programming in the last few years, directly and through clubs. Here are a few ways that you can support directly.
 
Learn-to-Train - We are offering online webinars and regional in-person mini-camps in order to boost the knowledge and athleticism of our athletes across disciplines. Over 45 youth have participated this fall in the lead up to Alberta Summer Games in Strathcona County in July of 2026.

  • Alberta Sport Donation Fund

  • Choose Program Type - Whitewater 
  • Choose Activity Type -  Athlete Development
 
Indigenous Programming - AWA has let initiatives in three communities; Mînî Thnî, Rocky Mountain House and Cold Lake, providing training for leaders and on-water teaching for youth and families. 

  • Alberta Sport Donation Fund

  • Choose Program Type - Whitewater

  • Choose Activity Type - Physical actiivty-recreation development

 

Leadership Training - NCCP Whitewater Leader/Instructor Courses and River Rescue Courses are the backbone of a safe, quality learning experience. 

 

  • Alberta Sport Donation Fund
  • Choose Program Type - Whitewater
  • Choose Activity Type - Leadership/volunteer development

 

Competition Officials - Our volunteer officials create a safe and fair place to compete. Let's support their journey to higher certifications!

  • Alberta Sport Donation Fund

  • Choose Program Type - Whitewater

  • Choose Activity Type -  Officials Development
DONATE NOW (Tax Receipt)
 
Next Events

December 13/14 & 20/21 - Learn-to-Train Camps - XC Ski Drayton Valley & Canmore

  • For details - coordinator@albertawhitewater.ca

January 10 & 11 - Youth Winter Whitewater Cup - Kinsmen Pool and West Edmonton Mall Wave Pool

February 14-16 - Cup of the North Canoe Polo Tournament - Edmonton

See All Events - 2026 Events are up too!

 

National and International Events 2026

July 31-Aug 2 - PanAm Championships (Slalom & Kayak Cross) - Kananaskis

Aug 3- Aug 9 - National Whitewater Championships (Slalom, Kayak Cross, Freestyle, Downriver, SUP) - Kananaskis

Aug 15-16 - National Canoe Polo Championships - Edmonton
 
POOL SESSIONS AROUND ALBERTA 2025/26
 

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