Official world rafting governing body
A recent breakaway rafting group has caused quite a stir amongst the rafting community. Many in the rafting world are horrified that efforts have been made to splinter the strong camaraderie the IRF has built over the past 20+ years. A HUGE outpouring of support towards the IRF has been received through letters, emails and social
The IRF Board of Directors would like to wish you all a successful 2018! As we move quickly through the first month of the New Year, we want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to each of you – our federation members – for participating in our success for these last 20 years.
Many members have recently been approached by Mr. Danilo Barmaz, President of the Italian Rafting Federation (an IRF member), with an invitation to abandon the IRF and join him in creating another international rafting federation. The invitation included documents containing defamatory and false statements about the IRF, and very misleading statements that suggest that he
The IRF Athletes’ Commission is one of the recent changes to the IRF Bylaws, and the Chair of this commission would be a member of the Board of Directors (BOD). This first commission, as per Bylaws, was appointed by the BOD. From next year on this commission will be voted for by the athletes themselves. The
The IRF will be holding its Congress during the 2017 World Rafting Champs in Japan. All federations have been notified of this already, and sent the Agenda. Below are the details and links: Dates: evening of 4th and 5th October 2017 Location: Former Nishiu Elementary School Gym, which is the captain’s meeting room at the WRC Headquarters near
You asked for it – we’ve delivered. We’ve made the bold move onto Instagram. Start following us now: @internationalrafting In the lead up to the 2017 WRC, we’re posting daily #tbt throw backs to last year’s WRC and a few from the ERC and other comps this year. As we get closer to the competition
2017 is Congress year again – and to ensure as many federations as possible can be represented at the Congress we will, as usual, hold it during the World Rafting Championships. Dates: evening of 4th and 5th October 2017 Location: Meeting Room at the WRC Headquarters near Miyoshi City, Japan. Proposals / motions from IRF
Many of you may have been getting emails from someone called “Nada” and wondering who she is, especially as she asks so many questions! So we thought we’d turn the tables and interview HER for a change! So lets get you all familiar with her – Nada – how did you get into rafting? “I
At our last Congress, the IRF decided to set aside 12 July to be World Rafting Day. And here are some of the ways that this day was celebrated in Serbia, Iran, New Zealand and the USA. Drina Regatta – Serbia This regatta gathers together a large number of fans of the river and of
International Rafting Federation
Official world governing body for rafting since 1997