2025 Programs Calendar

Current programming of National, Regional and Training Clinics.  All dates are subject to change.  For more details on a specific program contact the listed POC.  

Application form(s) – in development

* Virtual Zoom start at 7:00 EDT

 7:   Regional Coordinator Meeting Virtual

 8:    Monthly TRR National Leadership Call 7pm

 8:    Weekly Leadership Winter Online Training Series:  A Whitewater safety presentation and discussion with Renowned Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Charlie Walbridge. With over 45 years of river running experience, you’ll learn some of the best ways to stay safe on the water and hear real stories of the lessons learned in his nearly 5 decades of paddling     ZOOM Recording: Charlie Walbridge

15:   Weekly Leadership Winter Online Training SeriesA discussion with Lonnie Bedwell. This world travelling adventure seeker has summited Everest and paddled the Grand Canyon. Hear from Lonnie how you can help start a local OuttaSight program in your chapter to get others with visual impairment out paddling in the rivers and lakes near you.      ZOOM Recording: Lonnie Bedwell.

22:  Weekly Leadership Winter Online Training Series:   Adaptive Outfitting with Creating Ability by Kevin Carr. This virtual event will cover different ways to outfit your kayak for any adaptive participants you might have in your chapter now or in the future. See some techniques you may not have thought of to make your adaptive participants comfortable and safe in the water.  ZOOM: Kevin Carr Recording

29:   Weekly Leadership Winter Online Training Series : Cultivating Mental Agility for paddling by Mind, Body Paddle with Anna Levesque –  award winning Kayak and SUP coach Anna Levesque provides insight and talks  training for mental agility. If you change the way you think about life and how to approach situations (both on and off the water), you can do anything! Your brain holds the key to success….it’s time to unlock your power of mental agility. Learn how to change your brain and build confidence and courage on and off the water. ZOOM: Anna Levesque Recording

5:  Monthly TRR National Leadership Call    Watch Recording  

5:  Weekly Leadership Winter Online training  Series: TRR Chapter Support: A chat with Joe and others. Strategies and resources to help with chapter level events, and beyond  Watch  Recording    Start at 40 mins

12:   Weekly Leadership Winter Online Training Series ZOOM: Safety Stand Down by Charlie Duffy What is it? Why do we do it? How should we do it?  From our very own in-house Safety Officer and friend, Charlie.  Watch Recording

19:   Weekly Leadership Winter Online Training Series ZOOM: A brief History of Team River Runner with the one and only Joe Mornini. ZOOM Recording

 5:   Monthly TRR National Leadership Call POC: Michael Plourde  Watch Recording

 5:   Final Weekly Leadership Winter Online Training Series: A look into Drowning  from the perspective of Emergency Medicine by Dr. Chris Davis *GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING*  Watch Recording

1: TRR Regional Coordinators Zoom Meeting, POC Michael Plourde, michael.plourde@teamriverrunner.org 

 2: Monthly TRR National Leadership Call Virtual, POC Michael Plourde, michael.plourde@teamriverrunner.org – Watch the Recording here 

11-13: REGIONAL EVENT (Mid Atlantic) North Branch, Potomac. RESCHEDULED d/t water flow

26-27: REGIONAL EVENT (Mid Atlantic) North Branch, Potomac. The perfect weekend….Camping and Whitewater!  POC Austin.berry@teamriverrunner.org

7:   Monthly TRR National Leadership Call Virtual Virtual POC Michael Plourde, michael.plourde@teamriverrunner.org

18-23:  TRR National Key Largo Adaptive Clinic Key Largo, FL POC: Tonya Butler, gulfcoastregion@teamriverrunner.org 

15-18:   TRR Mid Atlantic Region – Stoney Creek Rendezvous Greenhouse park, PA.  POC’s: Judy Thompson, judy.thompson@teamriverrunner.org and Austin Berry, austin.berry@teamriverrunner.org

15-18: TRR Regional Event ( Central ) Sponsored by The Wake Foundation near mountain home, Arkansas. This is the Largest event in TRRs Central region! come join us for sun, fun paddling and more. Apply here  POC Debbie.dean@teamriverrunner.org

24:  TRR Mid Atlantic/East Region – Mallows Bay Marine Sanctuary, MD  POC’s: Tim Wiener, tim.wiener@teamriverrunner.org

25: TRR Mid Atlantic Regional event- Memorial Sunday James River Paddle and Cookout. Location Forest Hill Park, Richmond VA. Picnic Shelter #2.    POC: William Duffy, Vince Girolami ( Ft Belvoir )


June 4: Monthly TRR National Leadership Call.  ZOOM

June 6-8: TRR Western Region Event  Coloma, CA. Whitewater Clinic.   South Fork American River.  Class II-III   POC: Carlisle Landel, carlisle.landel@teamriverrunner.org

June 19-23: TRR Central Region Event:  White water clinic.  Siloam Springs / WOKA kayak play parks.   POC Debbie Dean, debbie.dean@teamriverrunner.org Apply here 

June 19-23: TRR Mid-Atlantic Reginal event:  Youghiogheny Family Weekend. Location: Ohiopyle State Park  POC: William Duffy and Vince Girolami 

June 29-July 4   TRR Affinity Clinic  on the Deschutes River in Oregon in a partnership with LEAP. POC vanessa.jones@teamriverrunner.org

June 21-27: TRR National Women’s Wilderness Clinic: Durango CO, POC Celiann Gonzalez, celiann.gonzalez@teamriverrunner.org Apply here

June 27-29: TRR Rocky Mountain Regional event: Taylor and Gunnison Rivers, Gunnison CO.  POC Lorraine Bruteig, lorraine@teamriverrunner.org

2: Monthly TRR National Leadership Call Virtual ZOOM

14 to 20: TRR National Montana Outtasight/Adaptive Clinic   Gardiner, MT   POC: Cel Gonzalez, celiann.gonzalez@teamriverrunner.org

30- Aug 5:  TRR National Leadership Conference Sacramento, CA. POC: Bill Finger, bill@teamriverrunner.org

20 – 28:  TRR National KAOS/SGLP Clinic – Pennsylvania.  POC: Jen Eaton, jennifer.eaton@teamriverrunner.org

21 – 23: TRR PNW Region Event: Payette River Whitewater Clinic 

July 30- Aug 5:  TRR National Leadership Conference   Sacramento, CA.  POC: Bill Finger, bill@teamriverrunner.org

6:  Monthly TRR National Leadership Call Virtual POC Michael Plourde, michael.plourde@teamriverrunner.org

12:  Regional Coordinator Meeting Virtual  POC Mike Plourde, michael.plourde@teamriverrrunner.org

23-30 VA Summer Sports Clinic San Diego, CA, POC Michael.Plourde, michael.plourde@teamriverrunner.org

3:  Monthly TRR National Leadership Virtual Call

4-7:  TRR South East Region Rendezvous- POC Deborah Reyes, deborah.reyes@teamriverrunner.org

8-13 : TRR North California Western Outtasight Clinic , Lake Berryessa CA. POC: Chris Farris, christopher.farris@teamriverrunner.org

14-18:  TRR National Snake River Clinic, OR POC David Pauli, pastor@freedomfoursquare.org

29 – 6 Oct: TRR National Adaptive Clinic/Biathlon: West Virginia POC: Celiann Gonzalez, celiann.gonzalez@teamriverrunner.org

1:   TRR National Boat Sponsor Luncheon  Washington, D.C. POC Philip Berry, philip.berry@teamriverrunner.org

5:   2025 TRR National Biathlon – Washington Canoe Club, Washington DC For questions Email: Biathlon@teamriverrunner.org  Sign-up

8:   Monthly TRR National Leadership Call  ZOOM 

17-19:  TRR Mid-Atlantic Region Leadership Clinic   Oakland, MD. Trip Leadership skills – WFA Skills Practice & CPR/AED – SWR Skills Practice on the Cheat Narrows   POC’s: Charlie Duffy, safety@teamriverrunner.org

*Date TBD:  TRR National St John’s Leadership Adaptive Clinic  St John’s, USVI  POC: Deborah Reyes, deborah.reyes@teamriverrunner.org

5:   Monthly TRR National Leadership Call ZOOM

Vanessa Jones

Committe Co-Chair

Vanessa A. Jones is a dynamic force dedicated to fostering
inclusivity, encouraging discussion, and promoting a culture of
belonging in the outdoor sports community. Hailing from
Washington, DC, she brings a wealth of diverse experiences and
perspectives to her endeavors.
As a US Army veteran and ordained Chaplain with a focus on
seniors and caretakers, Vanessa is deeply committed to serving
others. Her work as a patient-caretaker advocate reflects her
passion for supporting vulnerable populations and ensuring their
voices are heard.
Currently, Vanessa is employed by a resettlement agency, where
she confronts challenges head-on with resilience and
compassion. As a single, Black woman veteran, she embraces
the unique hurdles she faces, viewing them as opportunities for
growth and empowerment.
In her downtime, she wears many hats, including that of a
missionary, spreading hope and positivity wherever she goes.
Weekends are spent paddling, immersing herself in West African
dance and finding solace and joy in nature’s embrace.
Vanessa is committed to equitable principles, ensuring that
everyone’s opinions are valued and heard. Through her
unwavering dedication and inclusive leadership, Vanessa is
paving the way for a more equitable and diverse outdoor sports
landscape.