About the Newaygo Nationals Association

Founded in 2010, we foster amateur participation in paddling and outdoor recreation in the Muskegon River Valley.

Mission

Our Mission

The Newaygo Nationals Association fosters, facilitates, and encourages amateur participation in paddling and outdoor recreation. It sponsors, conducts, and hosts national paddling and outdoor recreation events, cultivates national competitions that benefit the Muskegon River Valley and its watershed, and promotes conservation and stewardship of local resources.

Our Goals

Foster Amateur Participation

Encourage paddlers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts of all skill levels to participate in events on the Muskegon River.

Host National Competitions

Sponsor, conduct, and host national paddling events that draw competitors from across the country to Newaygo, Michigan.

Benefit the Watershed

Cultivate events that draw awareness and provide a benefit to the Muskegon River Valley and its watershed.

Promote Conservation

Promote conservation and stewardship of local resources through our events and community engagement.

Leadership

Board of Directors

The Newaygo Nationals Association is guided by a dedicated board of directors committed to the mission of fostering paddling and outdoor recreation in the Muskegon River Valley.

Gabriel S. Slominski

Chairman

David Casey

Secretary

Zachery Powers

Trustee

"We look forward to improving conservation and attentiveness of the resources in our area through these goals."

Gabriel S. Slominski

Chairman, Newaygo Nationals Association