International Rafting Federation

International Rafting Federation
AbbreviationIRF
Formation1997
Founded atAugsburg, Germany
TypeSports federation
Legal statusNonprofit NGO
PurposeSports governing body
HeadquartersLegal address: Boise, Idaho, United States
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English
President
Joseph Willis Jones
Main organ
Congress
Websiteinternationalrafting.com

The International Rafting Federation (IRF) is the official umbrella International Sports Federation for national rafting organizations worldwide, and administers all aspects of rafting sport worldwide. The World Rafting Championships (WRC) 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 certification program accepted worldwide. In 2019 the IRF was awarded Observer Status by the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). [1][2][3]

  1. ^ "International Rafting Federation (IRF) - Organisation - World Paddle Awards - The Global Awards for Canoe, Kayak and other Paddlesports".
  2. ^ "Adventure Park UAE - Water Park Dubai Abu Dhabi al Ain".
  3. ^ "Costa Rica hosts World Rafting Championship -". 27 September 2011.