Our Family of Sponsors
Official Sponsor
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Sponsorship Opportunities!
If you are interested in becoming an official USA Canoe/Kayak partner, please contact Stacey Hepp at (704) 348-4330.
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National Elite Team Sponsor
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Chesapeake Energy
We’re the number one producer of natural gas in the nation and the most active driller of new wells in the U.S. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, our operations are focused on exploratory and developmental drilling and corporate and property acquisitions onshore in the U.S. in major plays such as the Barnett Shale, Haynesville Shale, Fayetteville Shale, Marcellus Shale, Anadarko Basin, Arkoma Basin, Appalachian Basin, Permian Basin, Delaware Basin, South Texas, Texas Gulf Coast and Ark-La-Tex regions of the U.S. -
OKC Boathouse Foundation
The Chesapeake Boathouse is the first structure to grace the banks of the newly revitalized Oklahoma River in downtown Oklahoma City. Hailed by many as a landmark presence along the river, the design is the vision of Oklahoma City architect Rand Elliott with primary funding for the project provided by Chesapeake Energy Corporation. The design of the Chesapeake Boathouse represents a sleek rowing shell with translucent polycarbonate walls providing a dramatic nighttime image of the building “floating” above the river. Sixteen columns of light representing oars highlight the reflecting pool at the "bow" of the building. -
Nike
If you have a body, you are an athlete. When Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman made this observation many years ago, he was defining how he viewed the endless possibilities for human potential in sports. He set the tone and direction for a young company called Nike, and today those same words inspire a new generation of Nike employees. Our goal is to carry on his legacy of innovative thinking, whether to develop products that help athletes of every level of ability reach their potential, or to create business opportunities that set Nike apart from the competition and provide value for our shareholders. It started with a handshake between two visionary Oregonians - Bowerman and his University of Oregon runner Phil Knight. They and the people they hired evolved and grew the company that became Nike from a US-based footwear distributor to a global marketer of athletic footwear, apparel and equipment that is unrivaled in the world. -
National Development Program Sponsor, Flatwater Sprint
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Epic Kayaks
Epic Kayaks is a proud sponsor of USA Canoe/Kayak's National Flatwater Sprint Development Program. By making sure flatwater clubs and organizations have access to the equipment they need for their paddlers and programs, Epic ensures that our sport as a whole is equipped to move forward and develop its full potential.
Official Supplier
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Braca-Sport USA
The mission of Braca-Sport USA™ is to distribute the world famous Braca products to the main stream US market. We are excited to combine efforts with Braca-Sport in delivering these quality paddles and rowing oars. In the competition field, Braca is clearly the top name. The amount of medals won in world competitions speaks for itself. Braca-Sport USA™ is proud to carry the quality, workmanship and service of the Braca name. We are here to make your experience with Braca products a success! -
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Shred Ready
Shred Ready is more than a helmet company; it is a philosophy for everything we do here in our factory and warehouse (which used to be the local feed and seed store). It is about always being READY to have fun, progress and do things better than they have been done in the past. The Shred Ready gang comes in early to spend some quality time on the rock-wall that they built and molded the climbing holds for. The kayaks are on top of all of the cars out front, just in case the power company decides to turn the water on. If the work is done, and sometimes when it is not, if the water is on you will find us tearing up "Sticky Hole" or shredding the "Big O" on the Tallapoosa River. We are always ready to shred! -
Gaston County Family YMCA
YMCA Mission Statement: "To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all." For 50 years, the Gaston County Family YMCA has provided a safe and caring environment, positive role models, creative activities and opportunities to serve the needs of others. Now with 5 locations, the YMCA reaches 1 in 7 Gaston County residents with programs and membership services. -
Paddler Magazine
Whether you're a beginner or seasoned canoeist, whitewater kayaker, sea kayaker or rafter, Paddler magazine is guaranteed to get your paddling juices flowing year round. Each issue is filled with exciting stories on places to paddle, skill enhancement, gear reviews, environmental issues, industry updates and profiles of leading paddlers. Readers can expect high-quality photography and topnotch journalism in every issue. Our mission is simple: to make you want to dust off your paddle and get back out on the water. -
American Canoe Association
The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a nationwide, not for profit organization that is in service to the broader paddling public by providing education on matters related to paddling, supporting stewardship of the paddling environment, and enabling programs and events to support paddlesport recreation. Founded in 1880, this marks the third century that the ACA has actively promoted paddlesports across the U.S., providing programs and services to its members and the American public. The ACA is uniquely qualified to help individuals and organizations understand how paddlesport can contribute to the quality of life through enabling safe and positive paddling experiences. It is the objective of the ACA to be the recognized, primary resource to individuals, organizations, agencies and regulators for information and guidance on all aspects of paddling.
Official Licensee
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XP Apparel
Welcome to the XP Apparel Online Store! We provide superior quality apparel and promotional products at highly competitive prices for a variety of license contracts including, but not limited to, the United States Olympic Committee and 17 National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of Sport.
Competition/Event Sponsor
Supporter
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Crosland
At Crosland, we design, develop and manage properties that make our communities better places to live, work and shop. It’s what we live by and why we believe it’s our place to improve yours. Crosland is one of the leading diversified real estate companies in the Southeastern region of the US. We trace our roots to the 1930s when John Crosland, Sr. began building houses in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was a principled man who instilled his vision and determination in the company that bears his name. Over the years, we’ve earned a reputation for being financially stable, reliable, and successful. We owe this to our history of problem solving and flexibility. We’re also determined to perform every task to the best of our ability, from beginning to end. -
Liquid Design
An architectural design firm applying innovative solutions and materials that energize the community. Our design experience within the public and private sectors focuses on client satisfaction through quality design and exceeding client expectations. Building strong working relationships with our clients is our foundation. Liquid Design gains an understanding of the goals and requirements unique to each project by listening to our clients. -
S2oDesign by Scott Shipley
We are the World's Premier Whitewater Channel Design and Engineering Firm. S2O has become the World's premier Whitewater Park design firm the hard way--by getting results. Our parks are the most visited, most used, most profitable, and most marketed Whitewater Parks in the world. These parks include the US National Whitewater Center, the most profitable park in the world with over 500,000 visitors per year. This park, which won awards for its design, architecture, and construction, easily meets its design capacity of 1800 rafters in a single day and was also chosen to host the 2008 U.S., Canadian, and International Olympic Team Selection races. -
Duke Energy
At Duke Energy, we make people’s lives better by providing gas and electric services in a sustainable way. This requires us to constantly look for ways to improve, to grow and to reduce our impact on the environment. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. -
Seals Sprayskirts
Seals is proud to be recognized for sprayskirt innovations such as the tensioned deck stay and rim grip fabrics, but it's also stoked to be involved in its community. Nestled in the Adirondack foothills, Seals has designed a new Green Initiative Program, confirming the company's commitment to preserving the integrity of environment around its community. The new program pinpoints energy- and waste-reduction strategies and promotes environmental consciousness. The company has also conducted a full waste-stream analysis to max cost savings as well as to reduce waste that might otherwise end up in a landfill. -
Charlotte Sports Commission
The CRSC is a non-profit organization, founded and formed in 1994 by Mayor Richard Vinroot. The Charlotte Sports Commission's purpose is to bring sporting events to Charlotte which benefit the region in two major areas: economic impact and quality of life. Additionally we help in attracting conferences, sports organizations and teams to our market. -
Luminox
The Luminox Watch Company began as an American success story and is evolving into a global brand. As has been said many times, “necessity is the mother of invention” and the Luminox story is a classic example. In 1989, the founder Barry Cohen, already in the watch business, found a need and filled it, when he learned of a unique Swiss self-powered illumination system, and reasoned that this would be a very helpful addition to the watch business, making watches more visible and easier to read in low or no light situations. This seemed quite logical since one of life's realities is degeneration of eyesight as one ages, and finding methods to see anything better (in this case – time) made sense. He contacted the owner of the illumination company and then visited the small Swiss firm in an attempt to develop a new brand of watches that would employ this unique illumination system (now called Luminox Light Technology), and a watch brand was born. The rest, as they say – is history. Today, Luminox can be found in more than 30 nations with more being added regularly. -
Patagonia
Patagonia is a proud supporter of our U.S. Slalom & Sprint National Teams. Patagonia has the utmost respect for athletes in all disciplines, outdoor professionals and the services our athletes provide for us all. Their Pro Sales Program helps our athletes get Patagonia gear at a great deal so they can do their job better. -
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Located on the banks of the Catawba River in Charlotte, N.C., the U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world's largest artificial whitewater river and an official U.S. Olympic Training Site. The USNWC is a locally owned and operated non-profit dedicated to promoting healthy, active, outdoor lifestyles. Opened in August 2006 at a cost of $38 million, the 307-acre public adventure-sport facility includes whitewater rafting and kayaking, mountain biking and hiking trails, a climbing center and a ropes course, along with a 2,400 square-foot conference center and 300-seat River's Edge Bar & Grill - all overlooking the home rapids of the U.S. National Slalom Canoe/Kayak Team.
Olympic-caliber athletes, weekend warriors and casual observers share this world-class sports and training center. Whether you want to play hard or relax on the river's edge, the USNWC offers a great place to take it outside.
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