AQUATIC CAPITAL
OF AMERICA

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ABOUT

Aquatic Capital of America Foundation (ACOA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2008.

The primary mission of ACOA is to support Youth Aquatics in Long Beach. There are currently two primary initiatives administered by ACOA: Waterproof Our Youth and Grants for Gear. These two initiatives provide funding for local Long Beach youth aquatic programs and the gear needed by them to participate.

ACOA holds two annual fund raising events whose proceeds support these programs: The Annual Awards Banquet The Annual Hall of Fame Banquet.

We are all Stewards of our local rivers, creeks, wetlands, bays and ocean. All are crucial for us to sustain and pass on to future generations. Los Cerritos Wetlands Stewards provides our Leadership Team with direction on how best to safeguard our local waterways. Algalita Marine Research and Education and the Moore Institute advise us on water quality and plastic pollution issues.

The Aquatic Capital Foundation’s membership includes athletes from Sailing, Rowing, Outrigger Canoes, Dragon Boats, Kayaking, Paddle boarding, Swimming, Water Polo, Surfing, Windsurfing and Diving. We are a fully volunteer organization, and are grateful to all our Executive and Advisory Board Members for their support.

See photos from our 2025 Spring Meet & Greet here.

Board of Directors

Bylaws

History

Hall of Fame

Our next Annual Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony Induction will take place September 18, 2025, at the Long Beach Rowing Center.

Please stay tuned for additional information.

Annual Awards

Each year the Aquatic Capital honors a number of Long Beach athletes, coaches, organizations, and aquatic-minded citizens for outstanding accomplishments in the prior year.

Please plan to join us May 21, 2025

OUR GOALS

Expand the Aquatic Capital family

Increase donations to waterproof our youth

Promote water safety and education

PROJECTS

WATERPROOF OUR YOUTH

WATERPROOF

Sports

SPORTS

Welcome to the Long Beach Aquatic Sports Center, your premier destination for a thrilling aquatic experience! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a water sports enthusiast, our Aquatic Sports Center pages offer a gateway to the dynamic and diverse world of aquatic sports, bringing the excitement of water polo, swimming, rowing, and sailing to the forefront of your aquatic journey in Long Beach.