American Canoe Association
Paracanoe athletes race kayak (KL1-KL3) or va'a (VL1-VL3) classes based on impairment classification. Start by completing ACA's Paracanoe Interest Form, then get classified at a national or international appointment after submitting the diagnosis form, consent form, equipment passport and waivers. American Canoe Association is listed here as U.S. governing body for Para canoe.
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Sports
Note: Changed from draft: USA Canoe/Kayak merged into the ACA, which now runs the U.S. paracanoe team. No youth-specific information on the page.
Sources: americancanoe.org, americancanoe.org, checked November 14, 2026.