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The Extreme Kayak World Championships should have taken place at the Ekstremsportveko in Voss this year. However, entry to Norway is still very restricted for international athletes. So in order to not disadvantage any athletes and to ensure the presence of as many nations as possible, AWP has decided to move the World Championships to…

We unfortunately had to cancel the OETZ TROPHY 2023 a few days ago. The reason for this is that the authorities temporarily withdrew our permit to hold the event. The flood on the Oetztaler Ache at the end of August caused the river to change completely over wide stretches, bridges and roads were swept away,…

Who actually organises the OETZ TROPHY – Extreme Kayak Championship? Is the OETZ TROPHY a slimmed down remake of an outdated kayak event? Maybe you have already asked yourself this or something similar, so we would like to introduce ourselves – the people behind the OETZ TROPHY – and our motivation. We, the team of…

This blog post is to clarify the rules for the smooth running of the competition and avoid any misinterpretations. Safety Every athlete must be an expert paddler that feels comfortable competing on the Wellerbrücke section of the Ötzaler Ache. Before each race, qualification and final, athletes will need to be present at the briefing. Whitewater…

Again in 2022 the OETZ TROPHY teams up with the Free Rivers Fund to bring river conservation to the event. We want to use this platform and the event to advocate for river conservation in general – but in particular to advocate for the protection of the Oetztaler Ache. The Oetztal is threatened by massive…

It is with great sadness that we have to inform you today that the OETZ TROPHY – Extreme Kayak World Championships 2024 have to be cancelled. This decision was made after a detailed review of the current situation and in consultation with experts, our sponsors and local partners. The race course has changed significantly due…