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IRF joins global family of International Sports Federations
The IRF is excited to announce that we recently joined with other leading international sports federations to participate in a number of virtual meetings, forums and assemblies focused on the future of international sports. …

IRF judges at the 1st ever World Virtual Youth Festival
“Do something today for a better tomorrow” - Oscar Wilde.
The first ever world UTS Virtual Youth Festival encourages youth to showcase their unique talents and creativity, offering them a chance to shine bright during a difficult time.…

Sustainability in rafting
For many years now, we have committed to sustainability in rafting. From objectives in our Bylaws, to running the world's first certified carbon neutral sports world championship. Most recently, we have extended our commitment to sustainability.
In…

The Alliance of Independent recognised Members of Sport (AIMS)
The IRF recently attended a conference with the Alliance of Independent recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) to discuss the current challenges facing the organisations with GAISF Observe status during the pandemic and post pandemic. For those…

AIMS Observer Meeting
With the IRF's Observer Status of GAISF, we have previously unprecedented support to our sport.
IRF President Joe Willis Jones was invited to an Alliance of Independent recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) online conference to discuss current…

IRF granted GAISF Observer status
GAISF Council grants the IRF Observer Status
To our IRF Member organisations, rafting clubs, athletes, associates, officials, coaches, and friends:
I am delighted to announce the momentous and historic news that the International Rafting…

Global recognition of the International Rafting Federation
At the International Rafting Federation Congress in Miyoshi City, Japan in 2017, our national rafting federation members voted unanimously that the IRF should continue to pursue its dream of taking rafting to the Olympic Games. In pursuit…

Three changes in the world of sport that could positively impact competitive rafting
Competitive rafting is one of the main realms of the IRF, it is a truly exhilarating sport. It requires teamwork, cohesion, physical endurance and strategy. And it takes place in some incredible locations all around the world. There are…

IRF mourns the passing of GAISF President and IOC member Patrick Baumann
The International Rafting Federation is very sad to hear of the untimely and sudden loss of Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) President, Mr. Patrick Baumann last Friday. The IRF would like to offer all staff, and…