An Alberta Whitewater Association membership is required to participate in Events and Programming hosted by the AWA or member clubs.
Cost
- $5 through your local club - Find a Club
- $15 directly through AWA - Individual Adult Membership
- $15 directly through AWA - Individual Youth Membership
Individual Benefits
- 10% Discount & priority booking at Canoe Meadows campground on the Kananaskis River
- Discount days quarterly at Aquabatics Calgary & Aquabatics Edmonton (10% on courses)
- 20% Discount at jaylife13 (waterproof bags)
- 10% Discount at Bow Valley SUP
- Coverage by AWA liability insurance at AWA sanctioned events such as 3 Rivers WW Rendezvous, Grande Cache Rendezvous, Sundre Paddlefest, Slave River Festival, Kanfest, Alberta Cup slalom races, Provincial WW Champsionships, Alberta Summer Games, and other events
- NCCP training and accreditation for kayak leaders, instructors and coaches *Certified Instructors are eligible for pro deals!
- Swiftwater Rescue training for paddlers
- The opportunity to participate in Alberta Summer Games for children ages 11-17
- The opportunity to participate in Canadian National Slalom, Freestyle, Wildwater and Canoe Polo competitions - including National Championships, National Team Trials and International races
Clubs
- $120 / Club - Club Pay Here
Club Benefits
- Priority booking of the Canoe Meadows Campground on the Kananaskis River
- Coverage by AWA liability insurance at AWA sanctioned events such as 3 Rivers WW Rendezvous, Grande Cache Rendezvous, Sundre Paddlefest, Slave River Festival, Kanfest, Alberta Cup slalom races, Provincial WW Champsionships, Alberta Summer Games, and other events
- NCCP training and accreditation for kayak leaders, instructors and coaches
- Swiftwater Rescue training for paddlers
- Summer Club Kayak Coach/Instructor Support Program
- Alberta Parks guiding permit for AWA clubs ($250 value if taken out directly)
- The opportunity to participate in Canadian National Slalom, Freestyle, Wildwater and Canoe Polo competitions - including National Championships, National Team Trials and International races
- Passport for Paddlesport cards and posters
- Information on Grants and other opportunities for clubs
- Facility Development Support
AWA Commercial Membership (whitewater related businesses)
- Cost - $120/yr - Businesses pay here
Benefits
- Priority booking and 10% members discount ahead of the public at Canoe Meadows
- AWA Website - Inclusion on Club Search Page, Information page, Job postings, Compilation pages (youth, pool, etc)
- Social Media - Sharing of requested business posts (up to 4 per year)(AWA reserves the right of editorial control)
- Connecting with clubs’ leadership
- Consideration on all AWA equipment purchases
- Registering beginner course customers for AWA Membership $5. (Optional) We ask businesses to encourage club participation as well
Commitment
- Report whitewater participation and demographic numbers yearly (in confidence)
- Share AWA initiatives periodically with customers through the business’ communication channels
Sponsorship
Sponsorships are separate from commercial membership and are developed on a case-by-case basis, aiming to meet the individual needs of the Business and the Association. Arrangements can be; financial, in-kind, discounts, programming, etc. For more information please contact theAWA Executive Director - admin@albertawhitewater.ca
By working together we achieve these benefits to paddling in the Province:
- Development of whitewater facilities such as Canoe Meadows, the lower Kananaskis River, Harvie Passage Whitewater Park in Calgary, Boulder Run in southern Alberta and other community based paddling centres.
- Protection of river access points such as upper Red Deer River, Ghost Dam road, upper St Mary's River, Slave River, Bow River in Calgary.
- Hosting and support of paddling events and festivals such as Sundre Paddlefest, Provincial WW Championships, 3 Rivers WW Rendezvous, Alberta Cup slalom races, Alberta Freestyle competitions, Cup of the North Polo Championships and more!
- Protection of your rights to paddle without undue government interference or regulation such as the Transport Canada's boat registration, City of Calgary water closures, or other actions.
- Alberta representation at CanoeKayak Canada Whitewater meetings and the ICF and development of new national programs such as:
- NCCP training for leaders, instructiors, coaches of kayaking programs
- Swiftwater Rescue training for paddlers
- Passport for Paddlesport paddler development model
- Long Term Athlete Development program
- Schools in Pools program to facilitate teachers, swimming pool operators and kayak clubs coming together to offer learn to kayak programs for all children
- Training for ICF officials in slalom, canoe polo and freestyle
