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USA National Championships

United States Rafting Association

USA National Championships

The official team trials for U.S. raft racing — where teams earn the right to represent Team USA on the international stage.

About the Championships

The national governing body for raft racing in the United States, hosting the USA National Championships each year.

As the national governing body for raft racing, the United States Rafting Association (USRA) hosts the USA National Championships each year. These championships are typically held in partnership with an established river festival and/or a local venue organizer.

The event serves as the official team trials for qualifying U.S. raft racing teams for the following year’s international competitions. USA National Championships are conducted under standard international raft racing formats and rules.

Official Team Trials

Results determine which U.S. teams qualify for the following year’s international competitions.

Road to Team USA

Qualifying teams earn the right to represent the United States in international competition.

International Formats

Run under standard international raft racing formats and rules, in partnership with host venues.

International Competition

Qualifying teams represent Team USA at events sanctioned by the international federation.

The United Rafting Federation (URF) is the international governing body for competitive raft racing. Team USA competes for national titles and qualification across the URF’s premier events.
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World Senior Championships

The pinnacle international event for senior national teams.
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World Junior Championships

International competition for the next generation of junior athletes.
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World Cup

The international race series contested across multiple host nations.