News & Releases

Media Contact:Kelli Teel (405) 552-4040 ext [email protected] Oklahoma City, OK (September 20, 2024) – RIVERSPORT will celebrate the grand opening of the nearly $1M expansion of the Trailhead Bike Park on Saturday, Oct. 4, with a ribbon “breaking” ceremony at 11 a.m. featuring professional BMX riders Chase Hawk and Aaron Ross. Yukon BMXers along with…

Media Contact:Kelli Teel (405) 552-4040 ext [email protected] OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (September 3, 2024) – The Water Sports Foundation (WSF) is sponsoring the inaugural Paddlesports Trade Coalition (PTC) Colab event, set to take place at RIVERSPORT in Oklahoma City from Sept. 3 through 6. The event will gather paddlesports industry professionals to foster collaboration, enhance business…

Media Contact:Kelli Teel (405) 552-4040 ext [email protected] Schedule virtual interview with Mike Knopp, live from Paris  Qualified for Games at Olympic Trials in OKC   OKLAHOMA CITY (July 31, 2024) – In an impressive display of skill and determination, 20-year-old Evy Leibfarth from North Carolina made history by winning the bronze medal in the women’s canoe…

Media Contact:Kelli Teel (405) 552-4040 ext [email protected] OKLAHOMA CITY (June 18) – RIVERSPORT’s Stars & Stripes River Festival is back on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District. The festival will feature a full day of racing, adventures, and family fun, culminating in a fireworks display over the Oklahoma River.  “The Stars &…

Media Contact:Kelli Teel (405) 552-4040 ext [email protected] OKLAHOMA CITY (June 13, 2024) – Ready to try something new? RIVERSPORT is excited to offer a unique combination of adventure and outdoor sports leagues for adults. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced athlete, RIVERSPORT has a league for you.  Our diverse range of team opportunities includes: …

Media Contact:Kelli Teel (405) 552-4040 ext [email protected] OKLAHOMA CITY (May 29, 2024) – RIVERSPORT is excited to announce an all-new Summer Surf Camp hosted by pro surfers from CCi Sports, June 3-7. This camp, designed for kids ages 8-15, runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily on RIVERSPORT’s Surf OKC wave. The cost for…

Media Contact:Kelli Teel (405) 552-4040 ext [email protected] OKLAHOMA CITY (May 22) – OKC RIVERSPORT is hosting a free Learn to Row Day on Saturday, June 1 at the Chesapeake Boathouse on the Oklahoma River. Free lessons will be offered from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to teach participants the basics of rowing.    The session begins on land with an overview…

Media Contact:Kelli Teel (405) 552-4040 ext [email protected] OKLAHOMA CITY (May 9) – RIVERSPORT OKC Juniors Rowing proudly announces the commitment of eight graduating seniors to collegiate rowing programs nationwide. The signing ceremony, held at the Chesapeake Boathouse, marked the official signing of their letters of intent. Executive Director of RIVERSPORT, Mike Knopp, emphasized the athletes’…

Media Contact:Kelli Teel (405) 552-4040 ext [email protected] OKLAHOMA CITY (May 2) – RIVERSPORT, a leading destination for competitive paddle sports, announces the addition of coach Andrej Crepinsek to its coaching team. With a background in canoe slalom and a commitment to nurturing young talent, Crepinsek’s arrival signifies a significant step forward in RIVERSPORT’s efforts to…

Media Contact:Kelli Teel (405) 552-4040 ext [email protected] WHAT      2024 USRowing Central Youth Rowing ChampionshipsWHEN      May 3-5, 2024WHO       Top Youth Rowers in the RegionWHERE   Chesapeake Boathouse – 725 Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City 73129 OKLAHOMA CITY (April 30) – The 2024 USRowing Central Youth Rowing Championship is scheduled to take place May 3 – May 5 on the Oklahoma River…