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Organizations
United States Olympic Committee
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) is a federally chartered non-profit corporation accountable to the American people and Congress. USA Canoe/Kayak is the national governing body recognized by the USOC governing the Olympic sports sprint and slalom.
International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is an international non-profit organization and serves as the umbrella organization of the Olympic Movement. The goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practised without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.
International Canoe Federation
The International Canoe Federation is the international federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee that governs nine disciplines of canoe/kayak racing in international competition.
The Pan American Canoe Federation is the continental governing body recognized by the International Canoe Federation (ICF) to oversee the nine ICF canoe/kayak disciplines in North, Central and South America.
Founded in 1880, The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a national nonprofit organization serving the broader paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling; stewardship support to help protect paddling environments; and sanctioning of programs and events to promote paddlesport recreation.
United States Anti-Doping Agency
USADA is the United States Anti-Doping Agency, the independent, non-governmental anti-doping agency for Olympic sports in the United States. USADA is dedicated to preserving the well-being of Olympic sport, the integrity of competition and ensuring the health of athletes. USADA began drug testing of athletes on October 2, 2000 and is responsible for managing the testing and adjudication process of the athletes in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. USADA is equally dedicated to preserving the integrity of sport through research initiatives and educational programs.
Venues
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Located just outside of Charlotte, N.C., the USNWC 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.
Oklahoma City 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.
United States Olympic Training Center - Chula Vista
The 150 acre U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista (CVOTC) rests at the base of Otay Lakes. Opening June,1995 it became the first USOC training facility to be master-planned and dedicated to the development of Olympians and Olympic hopefuls. The year-round, sea-level, warm-weather facility in Chula Vista, Calif., was a gift to the USOC from the San Diego National Sports Training Foundation, a group of dedicated business and community leaders, and volunteers who raised the funds to build the Center.
