OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (August 19, 2025) – RIVERSPORT, in partnership with Oklahoma State University, will host the 2024 Swiftwater Conference & Championship Games from Aug. 25 – 29, 2025 at RIVERSPORT’s Whitewater Center in Oklahoma City. The event is designed for first responders, including fire departments, law enforcement, EMS, US&R, and military personnel, focusing on swiftwater rescue techniques.
The conference will run from Aug. 25 - 29, featuring classroom instruction from OSU’s fire rescue program combined with hands-on training at RIVERSPORT’s $45 million whitewater facility. Participants will gain experience in various rescue techniques, such as raft flips, vehicle rescues, and tension diagonal operations.
On Friday, Aug 29, the RIVERSPORT Swiftwater Championship Games will take place, open to first responders nationwide. The competition will award individual and team prizes, with entry included in the conference registration fee. Spectators are encouraged to come and watch the games, and media is invited to cover the event.
Registration is $599 per individual, and space is limited. For more information and to register, visit https://www.riversportokc.org/event/swiftwater-conference/ or email rikim@osufst.org.