Agenda

12:00 PM

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Lower Pond, Creek, or Competition Channels

Product Showcase Set Up

Bahen Privett from Southeastern Paddlesports Sales • 5 hr

Product Showcase

7:00 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Registration Open - Day 1

Questions? Contact Pam Dillon from Paddlesports Trade Coalition • 1 hr

Registration & Set Up

8:00 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Welcome & State of the Industry: Charting the Path Forward

Stig Larsson, CEO Level Six at Level Six • 30 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

8:00 AM

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Training

ACA Instructor Update – Level 1/Level 2 Multi-disciplinary Instructor Update for Canoe/Kayak/SUP (Pre-Register before Sept 20 - Fees Apply)

Jeff Atkins, ACA Instructor Trainer, Instructor Trainer at American Canoe Association • 8 hr

PTC University

8:30 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Who's Paddling?

Kelly Davis, Outdoor Industry Association • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

9:15 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Building a Stronger Paddlesports Ecosystem

Jason Eccles, President Branches LLC, On behalf of the PTC Best Practices Committee at Bending Branches, Aquabound • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

10:00 AM

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Conference Room A&B

BREAK

• 30 min

10:30 AM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion B

Kayak Skills Testing to the American National Standard - Including NASBLA's Presenter's Guide to Paddlesports Safety - Kayak

Virgil Chambers, Charge Leader at NASBLA Paddlesports Committee • 1 hr 30 min

PTC University

10:30 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Brand Roundtable - What's Working (or not) in Paddlesports?

Panel Producer - Bahen Privett, Sales Representative at Southeastern Paddlesports • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

11:15 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Retailer Trends in Paddlesports and Retailer Roundtable: Helping Retailers Thrive

Jeff Moag, Session Moderator, Content Director at Water Sports Foundation • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

12:30 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

Life Jacket in Water Demonstrations - Level 50 devices and beyond!

Pamela Dillon, Contact from Paddlesports Trade Coalition • 1 hr 15 min

PTC University Product Showcase

1:00 PM

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Conference Room A&B

What's Trending in Paddlesports?

Kelsey Bracewell, Education Director at ACA • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

2:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

NRS - Product Knowledge Super Clinic

• 45 min

Product Showcase

2:00 PM

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Conference Room A&B

AI: Cutting Through the Hype — Where It Is, Where It’s Going, and How to Use It Before It Disrupts You

Eddie Soehnel, Futurist at Bending Branches, Inc. • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

2:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion B

Introduction to Kayak Fishing

ACA Isntructors Jeff Little and Robin Simms • 1 hr 45 min

PTC University

3:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

RALLY CREW - Product Knowledge Super Clinic

• 45 min

Product Showcase

3:00 PM

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Conference Room A&B

World Drowning Prevention Day - Part 1

Dr. Stephanie Lareau and Dr. Chris Davis, ACA Safety and Rescue Committee. • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

4:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

DOWN RIVER EQUIPMENT- Product Knowledge Super Clinic (Brand TBD)

• 45 min

Product Showcase

4:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion B

World Drowning Prevention Day - Part 2 (On Water)

Dr. Stephanie Lareau and Dr. Chris Davis, ACA Safety and Rescue Committee • 45 min

PTC University

4:00 PM

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Conference Room A&B

Growing the Paddlesports Community

PTC Best Practice Committee - Patrick Quinney, Facilitator • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

7:00 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Registration Open - Day 2

Questions? Contact Pamela Dillon from Paddlesports Trade Coalition • 1 hr

Registration & Set Up

8:00 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Welcome to Day 2 - PTC Colab Agenda Overview

Stig Larsson, Chair - Board of Directors at Paddlesports Trade Coalition • 15 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

8:15 AM

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Conference Room A&B

KEYNOTE: Support for the Paddlesports Industry - State Offices of Outdoor Recreation

Nathan Reigner, Ph.D, Director Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation at Chair, Confluence of States • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

8:15 AM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion B

Standup Paddleboarding 101

Jeff Atkins, ACA Instructor Trainer • 1 hr 30 min

PTC University

9:15 AM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

KOKOPELLI - Product Knowledge Super Clinic

• 45 min

Product Showcase

9:15 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Paddlesports Service Industry "Speed Dating"

• 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

10:15 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Concurrent Session 1: Outfitter Roundtable: Trends, Challenges, Helping Outfitters Thrive

• 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

10:15 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Concurrent Session 2: Building and Using a Paddlesports Influencer Ecosystem

Jeff Moag and Andrea White from Water Sports Foundation • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

10:15 AM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

Introduction to Kayak Touring

Robin Simms and Jeff Atkins from ACA Instructor Trainers • 1 hr 45 min

PTC University

11:15 AM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

NRS - Product Knowledge Super Clinic

• 45 min

Product Showcase

11:15 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Measuring Success Through Collaboration: Self Assessment Workshop

PTC Best Practice Committee • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

12:15 PM

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Conference Room A&B

Lunch Time Disscusion Group - Succession Planning for Your Business

• 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

1:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

SAWYER - Product Knowledge Super Clinic

• 45 min

Product Showcase

1:00 PM

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Conference Room A&B

Safety Resources to Augment Your Business

Jeff Moag from NASBLA Paddlesports Committee and the Water Sports Foundation • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

1:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion B

Adaptive Paddling 101

ACA Instructors • 45 min

PTC University

2:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

LEVEL SIX - Product Knowledge Super Clinic

• 45 min

Product Showcase

2:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion B

Whitewater Rowing 101

Phil Walczynski from Down River Equipment. • 1 hr 45 min

PTC University Product Showcase

2:00 PM

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Conference Room A&B

ACA's Smart Start for Safe Paddling

Kelsey Bracewell, Director of Education, Insurance, and Membership at ACA Paddlesports • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

3:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

AQUA BOUND / BENDING BRANCHES - Product Knowledge Super Clinic

• 45 min

Product Showcase

3:00 PM

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Conference Room A&B

Emerging Undercurrents: The Transition From Legacy to Emergent

Eddie Soehnel, Futurist at EddieSoehnel.com • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

4:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

GoPaddle! On-Water Pre-Party Photo Op - All Participants!

• 45 min

Social/Networking Event

5:00 PM

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Conference Room A&B

2026 Paddlesports Industry Party and Awards

Stig Larsson and Board of Directors • 1 hr 30 min

Social/Networking Event

7:00 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Registration Open - Day 3

Questions? Contact Pamela Dillon from Paddlesports Trade Coalition • 1 hr

Registration & Set Up

8:00 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Welcome - Day 3 Agenda Review

• 15 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

8:00 AM

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Training

ACA Paddlesports Fishing Instructor Endorsement (Pre-Register before Sept 20 - Fees Apply)

Jeff Atkins, Instructor Trainer at American Canoe Association • 8 hr

PTC University

9:15 AM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion B

New Techniques in Whitewater Rescue

• 1 hr 45 min

PTC University

9:15 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Water Trails as Gateway Partners for the Paddlesports Industry

• 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

10:15 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Hosting a Local Demo Day

• 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

11:15 AM

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Conference Room A&B

Measuring Success Through Collaboration: Stakeholder Panel Discussion

PTC Best Practice Committee • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

11:15 AM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

ASTRAL - Product Knowledge Super Clinic

• 45 min

Product Showcase

11:15 AM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion B

Whitewater Rowing 102

Phil Walczynski from Down River Equipment • 1 hr 45 min

PTC University Product Showcase

1:00 PM

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Conference Room A&B

Tackling the Shipping and Transport Challenge

• 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

1:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

ASTRAL - Product Knowledge Super Clinic

• 45 min

Product Showcase

1:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion B

LEVEL SIX - Product Knowledge Super Clinic

• 45 min

Product Showcase

2:00 PM

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Conference Room A&B

Fit to Float ® - A Push for Proper Life Jacket Fitting

Oregon State Marine Board and Sawyer Paddles and Oars (Zac Kauffman) • 45 min

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices

2:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

MUSTANG SURVIVAL - Product Knowledge Super Clinic

• 45 min

Product Showcase

3:00 PM

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Whitewater Orientation Pavilion A

AQUA BOUND/ BENDING BRANCHES - Product Knowledge Super Clinic

• 45 min

Product Showcase

4:00 PM

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Lower Pond, Creek, or Competition Channels

Product Showcase Tear Down

Bahen Privett from Southeastern Paddlesports Sales • 2 hr

Product Showcase