Under 19 youth Rowing Programs

Rockland Rowing recruits athletes from middle and high schools in Rockland, northern Bergen and Westchester counties. We welcome all athletes interested in the sport of rowing - whether your goals are to try something new, compete, or row in college. 

The goal of all youth programs is to offer a safe, fun and inclusive experience and continue our legacy of developing highly skilled and competitive rowers through training in the sport of rowing.

Beginning rowers are taught by our novice coaches as they prepare to join into team practices. We have four seasons winter, spring, summer and fall. The winter season involves indoor training on rowing machines, along with weights, and cross-training. All other seasons are outdoors with practices held at Rockland Lake. Rowers can choose to row all year long or to pick those seasons that fit their schedules. Those rowers seeking to row in college will typically row most or all year long by their sophomore year in high school.

LEARN TO ROW

For those just starting out, ages 12 and up. We have learn to row programs offered regularly throughout the year - they are incorporated directly into our practices. GET STARTED.

Pre-requisite: none

COMPETITIVE TEAM

The competitive team is for junior high - high school athletes and caters to those wishing to compete in the sport and to row against other programs. The program provides a strong emphasis on all-around conditioning, improving technical skills on the water and conducting competitive training sessions where rowers sharpen their racing skills.

Athletes who want more and are willing to give more are pushed harder. These athletes aspire for Youth Nationals qualification, college rowing recruitment and scholarships and/or the Under 19 U.S. National Team. Our team regularly medals at national regattas.

Most graduates of the high performance group have gone on to row for colleges around the country, including: Cornell, UCLA, University of Wisconsin, Tufts, University of North Carolina, Columbia, Boston College, USC, to name a few.

The youth team runs year-round (4 seasons) and registration is by season. Each season has a slightly different focus to prepare for the difference in racing distances. Practices are typically two hours and meet five to six times per week. Competitions typically range from local regattas to regional and national championships. GET STARTED.

Pre-requisite: Coaching staff permission