We believe that our youth rowing programs foster positive and cooperative relationships between kids from all walks of life and supports development of life-long leadership, personal accountability and team-building skills. Rowing is the platform for personal growth, self expression and the exploration of the body and mind in a supportive and team oriented environment. We think that no other athletic endeavor for kids is as effective in combining these facets of personal growth so intimately or compellingly.
Recreational Programs are for ages 12-18. Learn to Row is an introductory noncompetitive class in which participants have an opportunity to try rowing in a fun and safe environment. Rowers take turns in every seat (including the coxswain seat) to help their classmates navigate and pull together on the river safely. Once rowers complete Learn to Row, they can continue in the Youth Crew League (Winter/Fall/Spring) or Summer Recreational (summer) clinics depending on the time of year.
Competitive Programs are for ages 13 to 19: The Competitive Boys and Competitive Girls teams require no previous rowing experience. Kids from the recreational program are encouaraged to continue their rowing careers as well as athletes who have never taken a stroke (rec program rowing is not a pre-requisite for tryouts). The teams host tryouts in the fall and spring for Novice rowing - the first year of competitive rowing for all rowers.
