It’s Chili on the River: A Spicy Fundraiser for RIVERSPORT Youth Rowing 

Media Contact:
Kelli Teel (405) 552-4040 ext 4993
media@riversportokc.org

OKLAHOMA CITY (February 5, 2025) – Spice up your Saturday at Chili on the River, hosted by RIVERSPORT Juniors Rowing! Join us this Saturday, February 8, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the RIVERSPORT Whitewater Center, 800 RIVERSPORT Drive. This inaugural event is sponsored by MidFirst Bank Conner Winters. 

For just $50, you can enjoy tasting and voting on a variety of chili creations. Categories will include classic meat and bean, spicy, veggie, white chili and other unique creations. Proceeds support RIVERSPORT Middle and High School Rowing by providing scholarships, equipment maintenance/replacement and coaching tools. Help us expand rowing opportunities for youth in Oklahoma City and showcase our city as a nationally competitive rowing team. 

In addition to the chili cookoff, enjoy live auctions and fun activities throughout the event.  

For more information, visit https://www.riversportokc.org/events/its-chili-on-the-river/ or contact 405-552-4040 or email info@riversportokc.org 

About RIVERSPORT Youth Rowing: 

RIVERSPORT Youth Rowing provides youth in Oklahoma City with access to rowing opportunities, fostering personal growth, teamwork, and leadership skills. Through scholarships and community support, RIVERSPORT Youth Rowing makes rowing accessible to all. 

ABOUT: RIVERSPORT OKC is a US Olympic and Paralympic Training Site for both rowing and canoe/kayak. The nonprofit organization has hosted numerous national and international canoe/kayak race events including 2016 US Olympic Team Trials for Canoe Slalom, 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint Super Cup and 2022 Stand Up Paddling World Cup. RIVERSPORT has been selected to host several upcoming international events including the 2025 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Cup and 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom and Sprint Super Cups. In 2026, RIVERSPORT will host the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. RIVERSPORT is a 501c3 nonprofit located in Oklahoma City.

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