OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. (January 29, 2025) – RIVERSPORT is offering a unique volunteer opportunity for metro area residents during the upcoming ICF World Ranking event happening March 28-30 on RIVERSPORT Rapids, Oklahoma City’s whitewater canoe slalom and kayak cross course.
The event will be the first time many paddlers from across North and South America will experience the canoe slalom and kayak cross course which has been announced as a venue for the LA28 Olympic Games, pending approval by the Los Angeles City Council.
Volunteer roles include race operations, athlete hospitality, course preparation, and event logistics. No experience is required, and training will be provided.
Volunteers will also have the opportunity to work at the 2026 World Championships. The 2026 event will attract athletes from over 60 countries and is anticipated to be the test event for the 2028 Olympic Games. RIVERSPORT OKC, in partnership with the American Canoe Association, is hosting the 2025 ICF Spring World Ranking Series for Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross, March 28-30, 2025, and is seeking volunteers to support the event.
“Bringing international events of this caliber to Oklahoma City is a testament to our community’s dedication to outdoor sports,” said Mike Knopp, founder of RIVERSPORT OKC. “We’re excited to welcome athletes and spectators from around the world and invite volunteers to join us in making this event a success.”
To learn more or to sign up, email [email protected].
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ABOUT: RIVERSPORT OKC is a US Olympic and Paralympic Training Site for both rowing and canoe/kayak. The nonprofit organization has hosted numerous national and international canoe/kayak race events including 2016 US Olympic Team Trials for Canoe Slalom, 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint Super Cup and 2022 Stand Up Paddling World Cup. In 2025 RIVERSPORT will host the ICF Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Ranking Event and in 2026, will host the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. The venue has been announced as the canoe slalom and kayak cross venue for the LA28 Olympic Games pending approval by the Los Angeles City Council. RIVERSPORT is a 501c3 nonprofit located in Oklahoma City.