This page is under construction as planning is underway -- check back frequently for updates!
USAORCA's member Pacific-Northwest- ORCA will be hosting the 2025 National Sprint Championship on October 3, 4 and 5th at Lake Vancouver, Vancouver, Washington! Don't let the name throw you off track, this venue is less than 15 miles from downtown Portland, Oregon or PDX airport!
The Nationals will include V1 and V6 in all divisions matching the divisions and distances of the IVF Sprint program. V12 will not be included due to time constraints.
Registration will be open to paddlers within the continental United States with registration fee of $100 to participate in as many events as the paddler is eligible. Team entries will be registered by coach of the V6 entry with the 6 names provided during registration.
As was done in 2023, the results of this National Championship will qualify crews and V1 individuals to enter under USAORCA for the 2026 IVF World Sprint Championship to be held in Singapore. Dates will be August 17-31, 2026, more detailed schedule to be provided soon.
For anyone interested in qualifying for the Singapore Elite crews (junior and open) for this event, paddlers MUST race a V1 500 meter race at this event.
USA Elite Coach Selected for Singapore USA Race Committee has completed a search for the Elite team coach for Singapore 2026. April Zilg has been selected and is making plans for the National's 500 meter V1 evaluation, camp dates, coaching plan and on-line tracking of progress. | April Zilg - Elite Coach <resume update coming> | The Site: Lake Vancouver Regional Park can be seen as you fly into PDX (if youre arriving by plane) and is just 15 miles from the airport or downtown Portland. The lake has a permanent Rowing Club there who will be assisting PNW-ORCA in hosting the event and there is an open beach front for viewing the races. | Registration: Registration will open June 15 and will close no later than September 15. The Registration for paddlers can be completed here! V6 Team Registration will open July 1, check back and be sure to get your teammates registered ASAP! |
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