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The World Rafting Federation

The World Rafting Federation (WRF) is the world governing body for all aspect of Sport Rafting, especially international competitions. Rafting, leisure and recreational Rafting, expedition Rafting, all others disciplines directly connected to Rafting and Rafting as sport for all. 

WRF Statues has been approved by the Constituent Assembly in Belgrade (Serbia) on 26th January 2018. The registered office has been established in Rome (Italy).

 

WRF STATUTES

 

The WRF has built up a dynamic and solid structure, based on the principles of good governance, universality, equal opportunities and transparency.

The WRF has included athletes in its decision-making processes at all levels. It has also adopted anti- doping policies to protect athletes’ health and integrity.

The WRF has enhanced the potential for media interest and sponsor support. As aconsequence, growth is constant and exposure is increasing. The trend is upward, like a controlled rafting progression, staying true to the core values of the sport. Moreover, sport rafting is a formidable educational tool to fight obesity, social problems and discrimination.

Following the common goals of reuniting paddlesports and fostering sustainability within sport and Olympic movement (see Olympic Agenda 2020, recommendation 5), on 27th April 2018 the WRF signed an historical cooperation agreement with the International Canoe Federation (ICF), obtaining the status of ICF Associate Member.

Thanks to the collaboration with the ICF, rafting has been included in the Sport Programme of the International Masters Games Association and it will make its debut in 2020 Rio de Janeiro Pan-American Master Games.

WRF, together with other international sport federations and national Olympic Committees, including International University Sport Federation (FISU), Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF), International Sport School Federation (ISF), is also Founder Member of the International Federation for Sports Officials (IFSO)

 

Purpose

The principal purposes of WRF are the direction, regulation, promotion, development and furtherance of the sport of competition Rafting on a world-wide basis.

The WRF is in particular responsible for and undertakes:

to encourage, promote, develop and supervise rafting competitions worldwide. to promote the spirit of the Olympic Movement, respect the Olympic Charter, and to seek program status in the Olympic Games. to affiliate to General Association of International Sports Federation (GAISF). to fight against doping and all other processes and procedures that might undermine sporting equality, to implement Anti-doping Rules in accordance with the World Anti-doping Code to promote good sporting practice. to generally promote this sport as a healthy and educational activity for youth. to establish and maintain rules for international rafting competitions and for the participation in such competitions. to monitor and enforce the application of those rules by the Continental Councils and the member federations. to organize Word rafting Championship, World and Continental Cups, as well as other competitions, and to decide which international rafting competitions are officially recognized. to award licenses and contracts to WRF members and other organizations that seek authority to organize official international rafting competitions and associated activities. to establish training courses for all WRF officials in order to guarantee the highest possible standards for all WRF officials. to develop, manage and supervise the WRF rafting guide training program. to consider the protection of the environment when organizing and promoting its activities.

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The WRF's mission is to place athletes at the heart of the Rafting International Movement and its Statutes further supports and protects clean and fair sport. The WRF Athletes' Commission serves as a link between the athletes and the WRF. In order to achieve this, the WRF Athletes' Commission has the leading role with athletes and with the Rafting Movement.

The Mission of the WRF Athletes' Commission is to ensure that the athletes' viewpoint remains at the heart of the WRF decisions.

The responsibilities of the WRF Athletes' Commission are to:
• empower Athlete Representation in WRF decision-making processes.
• support Athlete Development in their sporting and non-sporting careers.
• promote Athlete Involvement in decision-making across the Rafting Movements.
• esnsure Athlete Representation in WRF decision-making.

 

Members Tábata Araya Member Ivanna Zhydnk Member Nour Ichrak Member Francesca Leonardi Member

WRF officials ensure that international competitions run efficiently and fairly by the rules. They are responsible for the safe conduct of the event and the accurate timing, judging, and scoring. They also play a key role in ensuring that the spirit of the sport and competition is maintained.

In the end, officials are responsible for providing the best possible experience for athletes and coaches.

 

 

DOCUMENTS

   HOW TO REGISTER   REGISTER AS OFFICIAL  

The WRF's mission is to place athletes at the heart of the rafting worldwide Movement and its Statutes further supports and protects clean and fair sport.

All the athletes who compete in WRF events have to be registered on WRF online platform.  

 

HOW TO REGISTER     REGISTER AS ATHLETE     Age categories

Athletes are eligible to compete in the Junior category if they are 19 or younger on 31 December of the calendar year in which the competition takes place.

Athletes are eligible to compete in the U23 category if they are 23 or younger on 31 December of the calendar year in which the competition takes place.

Athletes are eligible to compete in the Senior categorry if they are 15 or older on 31 December of the calendar year in which the competition takes place.

 

WRF Athletes' Commission

The WRF Athletes' Commission serves as a link between the athletes and the WRF. In order to achieve this, the WRF Athletes' Commission has the leading role with athletes and with the Rafting Movement.