Sports - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The Alberta Whitewater Association (AWA), a non-profit society, is the provincial sport governing organization for Alberta that promotes, strengthens, and builds canoe and kayak paddling as both a recreational and competitive activity. AWA achieves this by providing:- educational, training and certification programs- encouragement and support to leaders, paddlers, coaches, officials, and volunteers- support to whitewater competitive sport disciplines of Slalom, Downriver, Canoe Polo, and Freestyle paddling- environmental advocacy for whitewater rivers, development of whitewater facilities, and access to rivers- recreational paddling, festivals and events- support for the development and growth of member clubs