The International Rafting Federation (IRF) is the official umbrella International Sports Federation for national
rafting
Rafting and whitewater rafting are recreational outdoor activities which use an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of water. This is often done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water. Dealing with risk is often a ...
organizations worldwide, and administers all aspects of rafting sport worldwide. The
World Rafting Championships (WRC)
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the European Rafting Championships (ERC), the Pan American Rafting Championships, and the Euro Cup rafting series are governed by the IRF. The IRF works closely with national organisations and government bodies by offering the only
raft guide
A raft guide is a trained professional capable of leading commercial while water rafting trips. Most raft guides are employed by commercial outfitters who run either multi or single day trips.
Training
Typically first year raft guides are requir ...
certification program accepted worldwide. In 2019 the IRF was awarded Observer Status by the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF).
Disciplines
*Raft Sprint (formerly Time Trial)
*Raft Head-to-Head
*Raft Slalom
*Raft Downriver
Age Divisions
*Masters - ages 40+
*Youth - ages 15–19
*Junior - ages 15–23
*Open - ages 15+
Executive Board
*Mr. Joseph Willis Jones, President and Chair of Board of Directors
*Mr. Eric Boudreau, First Vice President, Chair of Sport and Competition
*Mr. Gaspar Goncz, Second Vice President, Chair of Guide Training and Education
*Mr. Pieter Bekkers, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
*Ms. Sue Liell-Cock, Secretary General
*Mr. Kianoosh Mehrabi, Chair of River Conservation
References
External links
Official websiteGAISF Observer
International sports organizations
Rafting
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