BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Missouri Whitewater Association - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Missouri Whitewater Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Missouri Whitewater Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T174500 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20260109T204101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T204543Z UID:10000243-1772382600-1772387100@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Open Pool Sessions at Mehlville High School DESCRIPTION: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/ URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/open-pool-sessions-at-mehlville-high-school/2026-03-01/ LOCATION:Mehlville Senior High Pool\, 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63125\, United States GEO:38.5126306;-90.3144116 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mehlville Senior High Pool 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd. St. Louis MO 63125 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3200 Lemay Ferry Rd.:geo:-90.3144116,38.5126306 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T204500 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20260123T163151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T190629Z UID:10000226-1772565300-1772570700@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Open Pool Sessions: Pallotine Center DESCRIPTION:Open Pool Kayak Practice Sessions – MWA & StL Team River Runner collaboration. \nAll participants need to pre-register for each session and sign a TRR 2026 waiver.  Details provided to registrants. \nOpen to first people registered each week\, until we hit the 15 boat capacity.  Non-boater volunteers are welcome \nJoin us once or weekly. \nCosts: \n\nFree for Active ACA-Certified Instructors L2+\, Veterans and Active Military\n$10 for Active MWA members; guests are welcome but will be encouraged to join the MWA\n\nCancellation 48 hours in advance required. \nBring your own CLEAN gear OR TRR can provide a boat & gear for you (arrive at least 15 minutes early for boat fitting). \nPoint of Contact (POC) = Kyu Reed \, 314-761-7899. \n**************************** \nSee TRR’s National Code of Conduct & Alcohol Policy. \nTeam 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/open-pool-sessions-pallotine-center-2/2026-03-03/ LOCATION:PALLOTTINE RENEWAL CENTER\, 15270 Old Halls Ferry\, Florissant\, MO\, 63034\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouriwhitewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pallotine.jpg GEO:38.83091;-90.285373 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=PALLOTTINE RENEWAL CENTER 15270 Old Halls Ferry Florissant MO 63034 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15270 Old Halls Ferry:geo:-90.285373,38.83091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20260211T130800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T140750Z UID:10000261-1772982000-1772987400@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Try Whitewater Kayaking - Youth Intro Class! DESCRIPTION:Come See Why There is SO Much Excitement For Whitewater Kayaking! \n  \nThere will be games\, skills\, and FUN while you are introduced to some of the basics of Paddling a WHITEWATER Kayak. \n  \nNo Experience Necessary – Must be able to swim 25 yards and tread water unassisted.  Age 7+ \n  \nParents must be present for the entire class duration. URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/try-whitewater-kayaking-youth-intro-class/ LOCATION:Mehlville Senior High Pool\, 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63125\, United States CATEGORIES:Instruction & Training ORGANIZER;CN="Mehlville School District":MAILTO:hromnakm@msdr9.org GEO:38.5126306;-90.3144116 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mehlville Senior High Pool 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd. St. Louis MO 63125 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3200 Lemay Ferry Rd.:geo:-90.3144116,38.5126306 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20260309T172144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T172730Z UID:10000287-1773043200-1773075600@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Earth's Classroom ACA Level 3: River Safety & Rescue Skills Course DESCRIPTION:Details here… ACA Level 3: River Safety & Rescue Skills Course | Earth’s Classroom URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/earths-classroom-aca-level-3-river-safety-rescue-skills-course/ LOCATION:Meramec State Park\, 670 Fisher Cave Dr\, Sullivan\, 63080\, United States CATEGORIES:Instruction & Training ORGANIZER;CN="Earth's Classroom":MAILTO:earthsclassroom@gmail.com GEO:38.2275878;-91.0839782 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meramec State Park 670 Fisher Cave Dr Sullivan 63080 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Fisher Cave Dr:geo:-91.0839782,38.2275878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20251230T204445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T204449Z UID:10000214-1773169200-1773174600@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:March General Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/march-general-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouriwhitewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/event-banner_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T204500 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20260123T163151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T190629Z UID:10000227-1773170100-1773175500@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Open Pool Sessions: Pallotine Center DESCRIPTION:Open Pool Kayak Practice Sessions – MWA & StL Team River Runner collaboration. \nAll participants need to pre-register for each session and sign a TRR 2026 waiver.  Details provided to registrants. \nOpen to first people registered each week\, until we hit the 15 boat capacity.  Non-boater volunteers are welcome \nJoin us once or weekly. \nCosts: \n\nFree for Active ACA-Certified Instructors L2+\, Veterans and Active Military\n$10 for Active MWA members; guests are welcome but will be encouraged to join the MWA\n\nCancellation 48 hours in advance required. \nBring your own CLEAN gear OR TRR can provide a boat & gear for you (arrive at least 15 minutes early for boat fitting). \nPoint of Contact (POC) = Kyu Reed \, 314-761-7899. \n**************************** \nSee TRR’s National Code of Conduct & Alcohol Policy. \nTeam 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/open-pool-sessions-pallotine-center-2/2026-03-10/ LOCATION:PALLOTTINE RENEWAL CENTER\, 15270 Old Halls Ferry\, Florissant\, MO\, 63034\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouriwhitewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pallotine.jpg GEO:38.83091;-90.285373 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=PALLOTTINE RENEWAL CENTER 15270 Old Halls Ferry Florissant MO 63034 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15270 Old Halls Ferry:geo:-90.285373,38.83091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20260201T162724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T190103Z UID:10000250-1773360000-1773619199@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:ACA L4 Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course DESCRIPTION:The Swiftwater Rescue workshop teaches participants to recognize and avoid common river hazards\, execute self-rescue techniques\, and perform rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple\, commonly used skills. Fundamental and more advanced techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer\, such as strainers\, rescue vest applications\, entrapments\, and pins\, are practiced. Scenarios will provide participants with an opportunity to practice their skills both individually and within a team/group context. \nCost: $250 per participant.\nMembers of the Missouri Whitewater Association are eligible for reimbursement after required volunteer activity.\nTaught by Bill Miles from Earth’s Classroom. \nVisit Earth’s Classroom to register. URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/aca-l4-swiftwater-rescue-skills-course/ LOCATION:Silver Mines Campground\, Highway D\, Ironton\, MO\, 63650\, United States CATEGORIES:Instruction & Training GEO:37.5972724;-90.6273444 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Silver Mines Campground Highway D Ironton MO 63650 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Highway D:geo:-90.6273444,37.5972724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T204500 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20260123T163151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T190629Z UID:10000228-1773774900-1773780300@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Open Pool Sessions: Pallotine Center DESCRIPTION:Open Pool Kayak Practice Sessions – MWA & StL Team River Runner collaboration. \nAll participants need to pre-register for each session and sign a TRR 2026 waiver.  Details provided to registrants. \nOpen to first people registered each week\, until we hit the 15 boat capacity.  Non-boater volunteers are welcome \nJoin us once or weekly. \nCosts: \n\nFree for Active ACA-Certified Instructors L2+\, Veterans and Active Military\n$10 for Active MWA members; guests are welcome but will be encouraged to join the MWA\n\nCancellation 48 hours in advance required. \nBring your own CLEAN gear OR TRR can provide a boat & gear for you (arrive at least 15 minutes early for boat fitting). \nPoint of Contact (POC) = Kyu Reed \, 314-761-7899. \n**************************** \nSee TRR’s National Code of Conduct & Alcohol Policy. \nTeam 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/open-pool-sessions-pallotine-center-2/2026-03-17/ LOCATION:PALLOTTINE RENEWAL CENTER\, 15270 Old Halls Ferry\, Florissant\, MO\, 63034\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouriwhitewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pallotine.jpg GEO:38.83091;-90.285373 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=PALLOTTINE RENEWAL CENTER 15270 Old Halls Ferry Florissant MO 63034 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15270 Old Halls Ferry:geo:-90.285373,38.83091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20230204T144917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T001352Z UID:10000079-1774087200-1774101600@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Race set up & slalom clinic (for volunteers) DESCRIPTION:Help “run wires” for the 59th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships (MWC)!  We will also paddle\, spend time at the group campground\, camp\, and paddle the next day—all with your paddling pals. Saturday morning March 21\, please check in (sign a 2026 waiver) at 10:00 at the Millstream Gardens pavilion to string up the slalom gate wires and/or do the slalom practice.  No prior experience necessary with wires nor boating.\n\nBring wire cutters\, pliers\, a pocket knife\, safety glasses\, and leather gloves. If you have a pruner handy\, please bring that as well. Wear sturdy shoes for being on the rocks. Plan to wear bright clothes so you are easily seen across the river.\n\nIf you are helping for the first time\, we will coach you. We are grateful for your help!\nIf you are a returning helper and would like to work on river right or ferry string across the river\, please let the course designers (below) know ahead of time.\n\n** Paddle clinic for volunteers on four or five gates. After we finish set up\, Joe Sartori will offer a free session for those who helped.  It will be after we grab lunch\, hopefully around 1:00 pm\n\nEvening gathering at the Silvermines Group Campground with complimentary camping and beer provided (age 21+) for all who helped.\n\nCheck out this MWC primer: https://vimeo.com/124411745\, shot and edited by our very own John Neibling.\n\nAlso\, if you are interested in being a Course Designer for future races (no prior slalom experience required)\, please let the race directors know. Someone to shadow the current designers would be great.  Please let us know if you have any questions. THANK YOU in advance!\nQuestions: URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/race-set-up-slalom-clinic-for-volunteers/ LOCATION:Silver Mines Campground\, Highway D\, Ironton\, MO\, 63650\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition,Instruction & Training GEO:37.5972724;-90.6273444 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Silver Mines Campground Highway D Ironton MO 63650 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Highway D:geo:-90.6273444,37.5972724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20260318T104105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T104411Z UID:10000357-1774375200-1774382400@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Missouri Paddling Coalition Al-Pint Night featuring MWC DESCRIPTION:Join the Missouri Paddling Coalition on Tuesday\, March 24\, 6-8pm\, at Alpine Shop Kirkwood for Al-Pint Night. Al-Pint Nights are a monthly happy hour series where good beer meets good causes. For $10\, you receive a limited-edition Alpine Shop pint glass and two pours from 4 Hands Brewing Company. Non-alcoholic options are always available. All proceeds from the evening go directly back to that night’s featured cause. We’ll serve up brews and information about all things paddling in Missouri\, including a guest speaker from the Missouri Whitewater Association talking about the upcoming Missouri Whitewater Championships\, March 27 – 28 on the St. Francis River. URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/missouri-paddling-coalition-al-pint-night-featuring-mwc/ LOCATION:Alpine Shop – Kirkwood\, 440 N Kirkwood Rd\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States GEO:38.586064;-90.4056496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Alpine Shop – Kirkwood 440 N Kirkwood Rd Kirkwood MO 63122 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=440 N Kirkwood Rd:geo:-90.4056496,38.586064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20260210T004454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T190328Z UID:10000257-1774377000-1774384200@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Whitewater Kayaking Youth 3 Week Course DESCRIPTION: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 on Tuesdays from 6:45-8:15 on 03/24\, 03/31 and 04/07. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/whitewater-kayaking-youth-3-week-course-2/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:Lindbergh High School Pool\, 5000 Lindbergh Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63126\, United States CATEGORIES:Instruction & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouriwhitewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/youth-pool-class.jpg GEO:38.5296137;-90.3737419 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lindbergh High School Pool 5000 Lindbergh Blvd St. Louis MO 63126 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5000 Lindbergh Blvd:geo:-90.3737419,38.5296137 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T204500 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20260123T163151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T190629Z UID:10000229-1774379700-1774385100@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Open Pool Sessions: Pallotine Center DESCRIPTION:Open Pool Kayak Practice Sessions – MWA & StL Team River Runner collaboration. \nAll participants need to pre-register for each session and sign a TRR 2026 waiver.  Details provided to registrants. \nOpen to first people registered each week\, until we hit the 15 boat capacity.  Non-boater volunteers are welcome \nJoin us once or weekly. \nCosts: \n\nFree for Active ACA-Certified Instructors L2+\, Veterans and Active Military\n$10 for Active MWA members; guests are welcome but will be encouraged to join the MWA\n\nCancellation 48 hours in advance required. \nBring your own CLEAN gear OR TRR can provide a boat & gear for you (arrive at least 15 minutes early for boat fitting). \nPoint of Contact (POC) = Kyu Reed \, 314-761-7899. \n**************************** \nSee TRR’s National Code of Conduct & Alcohol Policy. \nTeam 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/open-pool-sessions-pallotine-center-2/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:PALLOTTINE RENEWAL CENTER\, 15270 Old Halls Ferry\, Florissant\, MO\, 63034\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouriwhitewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pallotine.jpg GEO:38.83091;-90.285373 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=PALLOTTINE RENEWAL CENTER 15270 Old Halls Ferry Florissant MO 63034 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15270 Old Halls Ferry:geo:-90.285373,38.83091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330 DTSTAMP:20260603T192445 CREATED:20250909T020201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T020601Z UID:10000151-1774569600-1774828799@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:59th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships DESCRIPTION:Learn more at our official race page URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/59th-annual-missouri-whitewater-championships/ LOCATION:Millstream Gardens\, Ironton\, MO\, 63650\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR