The USA COR PAC Championship is a year-long virtual series open to all ACA Paddle America Clubs across the nation. Clubs are ranked based on National Series points earned by affiliated ACA members. Join your local PAC today!
The USA COR State Championships recognize top performances within each of the nation's fifty states. These events provide an accessible entry point into championship racing, support local organizing communities, and serve as a foundation for athlete development and participation tracking within the National Development Program. State Championships are a minimum C1 Athlete Classification System (ACS) scenario. Competition organizers interested in hosting a USA COR State Championship should submit a proposal to the ACA Ocean Racing Committee by November 30 of the current calendar year.
The USA COR Regional Championships bring together athletes from multiple states within one of eight ACA-defined geographic regions. They offer a higher level of competition, increased depth of fields, and greater alignment with national standards, while remaining grounded in strong local and regional race traditions. Regional Championships are a minimum B1 Athlete Classification System (ACS) scenario. Competition organizers interested in hosting a USA COR Regional Championship should submit a proposal to the ACA Ocean Racing Committee by November 30 of the current calendar year.
The USA Canoe Ocean Racing National Championships determine official national titles under ACA and ICF-aligned standards. These events represent the highest level of domestic competition and serve as a key benchmark for athlete performance, classification, and progression within the national pathway. National Championships are a minimum A1 Athlete Classification System (ACS) scenario. Competition organizers interested in hosting a USA COR National Championship should submit a proposal to the ACA Ocean Racing Committee by November 30 of the current calendar year.
Pan American Canoe Ocean Racing Continental Championships provide opportunities for athletes to compete against peers from across the Americas. These events operate under Paddle Worldwide oversight and serve as a bridge between national competition and world-level racing.
Paddle Worldwide Canoe Ocean Racing World Cups and World Championships competitions represent the pinnacle of international competition. Athletes compete against the strongest fields globally, representing their countries and measuring themselves against world-class performance standards.