ABOUT THE USRA

The USRA is the governing body for whitewater raft racing in the United States. The USRA works with the International Rafting Federation and other national governing bodies throughout the world to make sure the United States is represented in international competition. The USRA also strives to promote the sport of raft racing in the United States from a local level to a national level. Teams selected through the National Championship Series represent the United States in international competition. The USRA continually strives to grow the sport within the USA and is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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Big news coming from the international governing bodies of rafting! We're in full support, and excited to be joined as one rafting family.Dear rafting community, the International Rafting Federation (@intraftfed) and the World Rafting Federation are pleased to make the joint announcement shown in the image below.internationalrafting.com/2024/08/irf-and-wrf-sign-declaration-to-unite-the-global-rafting-community/ #WeAreIRF #StrongerTogether #RaftersAreAwesome ... See MoreSee Less
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The USRA is soliciting bids for the 2025 National Championships. We are looking for a host for this event between the end of June through the end of August of 2025. This event will also rank US Teams for eligibility to complete in 2026 International Rafting Events. If you are interested in hosting the National Championships please send an email to usaraftassociation@gmail.com to get a bid form. The deadline for sending bids will be September 11 of 2024. While having a robust local volunteer staff is a plus it is not absolutely necessary. If you have a cool river, that is easy to get to, and nice amenities available for paddlers and paddler entourage we want to hear from you! ... See MoreSee Less
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3 months ago

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The US teams are tired, happy, headed home from Bosnia and might need to pay extra weight fees on their bags. We have made new paddling friends across the world and have all learned so much. We are excited to put this new knowledge into practice and will be back on home rivers soon. Rapid Fire Racing is coming home with silver in downriver and a bronze overall in Open Women's category!! Ark Aces is coming home with a bronze in downriver after a hard fought race with Mongolia and a bronze medal overall in Masters Women's. Riff Raft Racing was first in their downriver heat and caught up and passed the heat that was released before them and landed in a solid 7th in a very competitive field. Riff Raft was 10th overall in the Open Men’s division. @OldSchoolRaftTeam showed consistency and placed 4th in all events and were 4th overall in Masters Men's category. The Troublemakers of Coloma Lotus Junior Whitewater Team came in 4th overall in U19 Men's with their heads high after their first international competition.Pics are from the IRF World Rafting Championships during the Downriver RaceAnother big THANK YOU to the USRA Sponsors:Sotar on the Water The Ready StateSierra Rescue International Wine Country CrossFitRiverboat Works ... See MoreSee Less
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