48th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships (MWC)

The Missouri Whitewater Association (MWA) is proud to present the 48th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships held over the weekend of March 21-22, 2015. These weekend-long races attract paddlers from throughout the country who want to challenge their precision in a slalom course and their speed in a downriver race. The races are open to many classes of whitewater boats and all skill levels from novice to expert.

This event is the longest running whitewater race in the country. Held on the Millstream Gardens section of the St. Francis River near Fredericktown, Missouri; the event showcases local and out-of-state paddlers in kayaks and canoes as they test their skills on the class III rapids of the beautiful shut-ins section of the St. Francis River. The shut-ins squeeze the river into a natural, spectator friendly amphitheater overlooking one of the classic whitewater runs in the Midwest.

Viewing the event is free and open to the public, and there will be hot concessions on site!  The first runs begin at 9:30 am, Saturday, March 21. The Saturday races end around 4pm and resume Sunday around 8:30am.  To learn more or to enter the races, go to:
http://missouriwhitewater.org/competition/mwc/

The Missouri Whitewater Association is a public organization which exists to encourage the growth of paddling as a beneficial recreational sport and a recognized competitive sport; to teach paddling skills, river safety techniques, first aid, and outfitting; to sponsor river trips and other outdoor activities; and to educate club members and the general public about the sport and about river conservation. The MWA promotes the conservation and preservation of all kinds of free flowing rivers and wilderness areas, including the local Preserve the St. Francis River activity focused on our local whitewater gem. It works with other organizations that share similar interests to support environmental issues that protect our natural resources and promotes paddling interests through cooperation with governmental departments, bureaus, and agencies, and private and public organizations that share similar interests.

 The Missouri Whitewater Association operates as a General Not for Profit Corporation, registered in the State of Missouri, for educational and recreational purposes, and is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. MWA is classified as a public charity under section 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, and contributions to MWA are tax deductible under section 170 of the Code.