National Governing Body for Raft Racing
The United States Rafting Association is the national governing body for the sport of raft racing in the United States, a founding member of the United Rafting Federation, and the URF’s recognized national federation for the United States.
Who We Are
As the national federation, the USRA sanctions national competition, selects and credentials the national team that represents the United States internationally, and sets the rules and officiating standards under which raft racing is contested in this country.
What We Do
National Championships
We administer the USRA National Championships, the selection event for the national team across Sprint, Slalom and RX. See the 2026 event →
National Team Selection
Crews earning their place at Nationals join the national team representing the United States at URF World Cups and World Championships. National team →
Rules & Officiating
We publish the race rules and certify the judges who officiate USRA-sanctioned competition. Race rules →
Youth & Development
From club programs to the National Scholar All-American awards, we build the pathway for the next generation. Scholar All-American →