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 Series: A 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
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.