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