Youth Rowing

The OAR Youth team provides an enriching environment for all who want to contribute towards team goals and are willing to work hard at it – a rewarding experience for athletes of all abilities. In the process of learning how to row & race, the program aims to teach athletes valuable lessons & behaviors that will help them be happy, successful, confident, and productive members of society.

For our Middle School (7th-8th grade) team, coaches work with rowers to help them learn basic rowing skills, feel comfortable, and gain confidence in a fun, no-stress environment with their peers. Practice sessions focus on single-rower boats, 2-rower boats and, as skills develop, include 4-rower team boats.  All sessions work with a lower coach-to-rower ratio.

For the High School team, coaches work with rowers to help them to build physical fitness, mental strength, team skills, independence, confidence, and life skills. Practice sessions focus on multi-rower team boats and have a moderate coach-to-rower ratio. Competition plays a larger focus on the team and while not required, everyone is encouraged to compete.

Check out the Season Overview section for more information of what to expect throughout the year as a member of the OAR youth team!