As Spring flows start to give our rivers a fresh beginning, so is the USRA putting a fresh spin on its guiding values.
Today is an exciting time for our organization’s future as we proudly announce our New Values Statement.
This document will guide the organizational culture of the USRA in the upcoming years.
USRA Values Statement
Environmental Stewardship: We protect the watersheds in which we operate, promoting responsible practices that minimize our impact on ecosystems and waterways.
Safety: We prioritize the safety and well being of all participants, ensuring that raft racing is conducted with high standards of safety practices, equipment, and training.
Equity: We foster an equitable and inclusive environment while encouraging the development of competitive raft racing, without discrimination based on race, age or gender and without geographical bias. We strive to eliminate disparities and empower individuals of all backgrounds to fully participate in and contribute to the rafting community.
Community: We build respectful partnerships, share knowledge, and provide support to raft racers and those that support raft racers. We cultivate networks to lift up raft racing and build a fun, joyful and thriving raft racing community that thrives on the principles of fair play, and camaraderie among its members.
USRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 02/28/2024