Missouri Whitewater Association

January General Meeting
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | MO
Our bi-monthly members update! Join us to learn about our upcoming events and get a quick report from each of our committees: Bylaws, Clinic, Conservation, Finance, Race, Safety/Training and Youth.

Whitewater Kayaking 6 Week Adult Pool Course
2026-01-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Mehlville Senior High Pool, 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63125, United States
Kayaking Class for all skill levels. You may bring your own whitewater boat or use ours. We give you the skills – where you take them has no limit!
Details and registration here… Kayaking Pool Classes

Open Pool Sessions at Mehlville High School
2026-01-11 16:30 - 17:45 | Mehlville Senior High Pool, 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63125, United States
A series of pool sessions from January 11 – March 1, open pool sessions are meant for personal paddle and roll practice and do not include instructions. Sign up at: https://missouriwhitewater.org/instruction/open-pool-sessions/mehlville-pool-sessions/

Whitewater Kayaking Youth 3 Week Course
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:30 | MO
Whitewater Kayaking is wild! Come discover this fun and exciting sport! Enjoy games to start building your skills and strength to help start kayaking. Learn basic paddle strokes, boat balance, boat entry/exit, and intro to river running skills/communication. Boats and paddles are included. No additional equipment needed. This course is taught by instructors with Missouri Whitewater Association. You must be comfortable swimming and treading in deep water, as the pool depth is 7 feet. *Please note, adults must have a child enrolled in the class to register. This session of the Course is Sat 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24.

Open Pool Sessions: Pallotine Center
2026-01-06 19:15 - 20:45 | PALLOTTINE RENEWAL CENTER, 15270 Old Halls Ferry, Florissant, MO, 63034, United States

Youth/Family Open Pool Session – Mehlville
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Mehlville Senior High Pool, 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63125, United States
Open Pool Session for Youth and Parents (Registration Link Below)

https://mehlvilleschooldistrict.reg.eleyo.com/course/157/fall-2025%E2%80%941/kayaking-classes-fall-2025

Open Pool Sessions Pallottine Center in Florissant - Tuesday nights through 3/24/26
2025-12-16 19:15 - 21:00, 2025-12-09 19:15 - 21:00, 2025-12-02 19:15 - 21:00, 2025-11-18 19:15 - 21:00 | PALLOTTINE RENEWAL CENTER, 15270 Old Halls Ferry, Florissant, MO, 63034, United States
Open Pool Kayak Practice Sessions – StL Team River Runner & MWA collaboration.

Tuesdays 7:15-8:45 pm, at the Pallottine Renewal Center, through 3/24/25 (Not on 11/25, 12/23 nor 12/30).

All participants need to pre-register for each session and sign a TRR 2025 waiver. Details provided to registrants.
Open to first people registered each week, until we hit the 15 boat capacity. Non-boater volunteers are welcome. Join us once or weekly.
Costs:

Free for Active ACA-Certified Instructors L2-4, Veterans and Active Military
$10 for Active MWA members; guests are welcome but will be encouraged to join the MWA

Cancellation 48 hours in advance is required. If free participants register & no-show, we will charge you $10 (because you held a slot from others).
Bring your own CLEAN gear; OR TRR can provide a boat & gear for you (arrive at least 15 minutes early for boat fitting).
Point of Contact (POC) = Kyu Reed <kylereed88@gmail.com> 314-761-7899.
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Participants need to electronically sign the 2025 Waiver (once per calendar year). See TRR’s National Code of Conduct & Alcohol Policy.
St Louis Chapter, Team River Runner – Mission: To provide all veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!

2025 Holiday Party
2025-12-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Central Tap, 10 E Main St, Festus, MO, 63028, United States
Get ready to celebrate the holidays with your fellow paddlers!
Join us for a festive get-together at Central Tap, Main & Mill’s brand-new event space in Festus, MO. While Central Tap will be serving drinks, the MWA is bringing in pizza and salad from the beloved local spot, Pogolino’s Pizza.
You’re also welcome to bring a favorite dish or dessert to share. To help cover the cost of the venue and pizza, tickets are $10 for adults. Kids under 15 are free. Get your tickets below!

Mehlville Open Pool Sessions
2025-12-07 16:30 - 17:45, 2025-11-23 16:30 - 17:45, 2025-11-16 16:30 - 17:45, 2025-11-09 16:30 - 17:45, 2025-11-02 16:30 - 17:45 | Mehlville Senior High Pool, 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63125, United States
Registration is required
Mehlville Pool: 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125
Day & Time: Sundays 4:30-5:45, no session on Nov 30th.
Limited to 20 boats (whitewater only) – no instruction provided
Ages 16+
$5 per session

Register here: https://missouriwhitewater.org/instruction/open-pool-sessions/mehlville-2025-fall-pool-sessions/

Youth/Family Open Pool Session - Mehlville
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Mehlville Senior High Pool, 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63125, United States
Open Pool Session for Youth and Parents

Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course
2025-11-22 08:00 - 2025-11-23 17:30 | Route 66 State Park Visitor Center, 97 N Outer Rd, Eureka, MO, 63025, United States
Alpine Shop – Nov. 22-23, 2025, 8-5:00 pm, both days. Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course. 2-day course designed for trip leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, Scout troops, trail adopters, and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments. This course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. This certification course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.
Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.
2-year certification. Course length: 16 hours
See course registration & description for topics included. Cost: $275 per person. This covers all books, materials, and American Red Cross fees.

If you have any problems with registration for this program, please contact the Alpine Shop at (314) 775-2132 or email us at marketing@alpineshop.com

TRR does not currently have resources for veterans’ tuition. See MWA Training Reimbursement Policy.

Booth at Gateway Outdoor Expo
2025-11-15 10:00 - 2025-11-16 16:00 | St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Blvd, St. Charles, MO, 63303, United States
Sat/Sun, 11/15-16, MWA & Mississippi River Water Trail Association (MRWTA) will share an information / outreach booth at the Gateway Outdoor Expo, St. Charles Convention Center.
Volunteers needed to help “staff” the booth:

Saturday, November 15, 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, November 16, 10 am – 4 pm

Point of Contact: Alex Clerc, 314-620-6056, <clerc_alex@yahoo.com>

Wilderness First Aid course
2025-11-15 08:00 - 2025-11-16 17:30 | MO
Arkansas Canoe Club (ACC) & Team River Runner – Tulsa (TRR) – Nov. 15-16, 2025 Wilderness First Aid course (WFA). CPR course will be offered separately the evening of the 16th.
2-day Wilderness First Aid Course with additional focus on paddlesports-related injuries. Successful completion results in 3-year WFA certification through Sierra Rescue International. This will be held in Oologah, OK. Hours: 8 am – 5:30 pm Saturday; and 8 am – 5:30 pm Sunday. (optional CPR from 6-8pm Saturday).
Registration and pre-payment required. WFA tuition = $195.
TRR does not currently have resources for veterans’ tuition. See MWA Training Reimbursement Policy.
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TRR Mission: To provide all veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!

Participate in a River Safety filming
2025-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Joshua T. Chilton Memorial Landing (Eminence), Highways 19 and 106, Eminence, MO, 65466, United States
TRR was offered an opportunity to participate in a River Safety filming by Dave Tobey of Ozark Riverways Foundation (ORF). The goal is to provide TRR St Louis, St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club (SLCKC), Missouri Whitewater Association (MWA), Missouri ACA, and other groups to have representatives and promote their organization. Boaters will have an opportunity to introduce themselves, say with whom they are affiliated, and perhaps demonstrate a paddling skill. The confirmed Friday time will be edited here when it’s announced.
The initial project is funded through the Ozark Riverways Foundation with RT 3 Films, with the hope of expanding to other filmings. RT 3 films does a great job of producing films about rivers, trails, parks, etc.
Boaters are welcome to attend– experienced and novice. Bring all your regular paddling gear. Please bring signs about your organization (if you have them). Camping at Alley Spring the day before is optional, Thursday 11/6/25. Snacks and water will be available. Everyone will be invited to an early dinner in Eminence before heading out (self-pay). More details to follow.
Dorine, “I am thrilled to coordinate as I am currently vested in this endeavor with Dave Tobey.” TRR’s Paul Noeth has also agreed to attend. Call if you want to discuss car pooling.

POC: Dorine Johnson <dorine.trappers2022@gmail.com>, 636-364-2097.
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TRR participants need to electronically sign the 2025 Waiver (once per calendar year). See TRR’s National Code of Conduct & Alcohol Policy.
St Louis Chapter, Team River Runner – Mission: To provide all veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!

Mehlville Whitewater Kayaking Session 2 Start
2025-11-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Mehlville Senior High Pool, 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63125, United States
Develop the fundamental skills necessary to kayak in whitewater rivers with confidence!
You will learn power, sweep, reverse and draw strokes. In addition to paddling strokes you will get practice in techniques like sculling, edging, bracing, Eskimo rescue and Eskimo roll.
Minimum age 16. Bring quick dry clothing, a towel and drinking water. Quick dry, rash guard or SmartWool work better in this setting than swimsuits. You may bring your own whitewater boat or use ours. Join us for dinner after class.
We give you the skills. Where you take them has no limit!
The Mehlville Pool is located at 3100 Lemay Ferry Road, Saint Louis, MO 63125. Drive to the MHS campus, drive back behind the buildings and look for the pool facility with the green roof.
Registration Required. Register at Mehlville School District Community Education.

TRR StL “Road Block” fundraiser
2025-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Lincoln Ave. & State Street, O’Fallon, Illinois, Lincoln Ave. & State Street, O'Fallon, Illinois, 62269
TRR StL, Illinois Disabled American Veterans (DAV), with help from Sisters in Service – Greater St. Louis (SIS), are collaborating for a “Road Block” fundraiser!
What is it? Women, men, youth, veterans, and civilians will come together, wearing DAV vests, and ask for donations at the intersection of Lincoln Ave. & State Street in O’Fallon, Illinois (yes, have a city permit).
When? Sunday, October 26, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
How can you help? Volunteer for as little as one hour or more. We’ll provide training on-site! Register here. You can volunteer for as little as one hour or more! TRR is leading this effort to secure funding for our basic chapter needs– paddling clinics, gas, van maintenance, storage unit, printing, etc.
POC: Dorine Johnson <dorine.trappers2022@gmail.com>, 636-364-2097.
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Participants in TRR events need to electronically sign the 2025 Waiver (once per calendar year). See TRR’s National Code of Conduct & Alcohol Policy.
St Louis Chapter, Team River Runner – Mission: To provide all veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking: Ages 7 and Up
2025-10-15 18:45 - 20:45 | Lindbergh High School Pool, 5000 Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63126, United States
This Intro to Whitewater Kayaking Course will consist of 3 Indoor Pool Sessions with Gear Provided at Lindbergh High School (Wednesday 6:45 – 8:15pm 10/15, 10/25, and 11/05). Mom and Dad can come too! We’ll have some separate and also some joined Parent/Child activities. Fun Guaranteed!

Tue VA & TRR Kayak Outings
2025-10-14 09:30 - 12:00 | MO
TRR StL, Jefferson Barracks VA Rec Therapy Department, and the Alpine Shop collaborate to offer paddling opportunities. All paddlers welcome— veterans, their +1 person, & civilian support boaters. These events are TRR StL’s best opportunity to integrate VA clients into the TRR community. Great venues to practice and develop paddling skills. Meet 9:30 am. Participants must pre-register (link here), then the meet-up information will be shared with you.

October 14th, location TBD.

October 21st, location TBD.

October 28th, Chester, IL, Kaskaskia River lock and dam.

TRR POC = john.lawrence@teamriverrunner.org, 314-297-7475. Special thanks for leadership from Perry Whitaker, Alpine Shop, & VA’s John Schmeink.
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Participants in TRR events need to electronically sign the 2025 Waiver (once per calendar year). See TRR’s National Code of Conduct & Alcohol Policy.
St Louis Chapter, Team River Runner – Mission: To provide all veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!

MWA Youth Zoom Meeting
2025-10-07 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
See you then!

MWA Youth Zoom Meeting
2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:00 | MO

Youth/Family Intro to Whitewater Kayaking Course
2025-09-17 18:30 - 2025-10-01 18:30 | Lindbergh High School Pool, 5000 Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63126, United States
This Intro to Whitewater Kayaking Course will consist of 3 Indoor Pool Sessions with Gear Provided at Lindbergh High School (Wednesday 6:45 – 8:15pm 09/17, 09/24, and 10/01). Mom and Dad can come too! We’ll have some separate and also some joined Parent/Child activities. Fun Guaranteed!

Mehlville Whitewater Kayaking Session 1 Start
2025-09-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Mehlville Senior High Pool, 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63125, United States
Develop the fundamental skills necessary to kayak in whitewater rivers with confidence!
You will learn power, sweep, reverse and draw strokes. In addition to paddling strokes you will get practice in techniques like sculling, edging, bracing, Eskimo rescue and Eskimo roll. Minimum age 16. Bring quick dry clothing, a towel and drinking water. Quick dry, rash guard or SmartWool work better in this setting than swimsuits. You may bring your own whitewater boat or use ours. Join us for dinner after class.
We give you the skills. Where you take them has no limit. The Mehlville Pool is located at 3100 Lemay Ferry Road, Saint Louis, MO 63125. Drive to the MHS campus, drive back behind the buildings and look for the pool facility with the green roof.
Registration Required. Register at Mehlville School District Community Education

Operation Clean Stream 2025
2025-08-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Meramec State Park, 670 Fisher Cave Dr, Sullivan, 63080, United States
Meet at the Sappington Bridge at 10am to help with the clean up on the Meramec River between Sappington Bridge to Meramec State Park.
Get to know this float by reading about the route .
Need to rent a canoe? You can contact 3bridgesraft.com, Team River Runner has also offered canoes, contact Sally Haywood to arrange pickup.
