Give rowing a try!
Rowing is great for kids -- and the summertime is the best time to start! There’s nothing like getting out on our beautiful Willamette River in a boat full of your friends. At Rose City we know how important it is for kids to unplug and get outside and play. Rowing helps them learn how to become athletic and adventuresome. At the same time kids learn the importance of teamwork and discipline. Our program caters to kids of all athletic backgrounds. It’s about learning, improving and enjoying the ride. Nothing beats the thrill of a racing shell skimming quickly over the water. A lifetime sport can begin this summer!
At Rose City we have four distinct seasons and we take on new beginners at the start of each season. No experience is required! In fact, virtually none of our beginners have ever seen rowing up close… so everyone is starting something brand new. If you’re interested in receiving information about our upcoming class schedule, click the link below.
Our Summer sessions begin in mid-June. See below or click the button for more info about opportunities to start rowing!
High School Beginners
Lunch is included for athletes in this program!
Eligibility: Athletes with no previous experience (or started rowing after May 2023) who are rising 9th-12th graders
Dates:
Session 1: 6/17 - 6/28
Session 2: 7/1 - 7/12 (no practice July 4th)
*week off*
Session 3: 7/22 - 8/2
Session 4: 8/5 - 8/16
(late August pre-season sessions TBD)
Weekly Schedule: 5 days per week (M-F)
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Cost: $150; full or partial fee waivers available.
Middle School Beginners
Lunch is included for athletes in this program!
Eligibility: Athletes with no previous experience (or started rowing after May 2023) who are rising 7th-8th graders
Dates:
Session 1: 6/17 - 6/28
Session 2: 7/1 - 7/12 (no practice July 4th)
*week off*
Session 3: 7/22 - 8/2
Session 4: 8/5 - 8/16
(late August pre-season sessions TBD)
Weekly Schedule: 5 days per week (M-F)
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Cost: $150; full or partial fee waivers available.
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Join Our Community!
Rose City is proud to serve the greater Portland area. Our athletes attend over 35 area high and middle schools and come from as far away as Vancouver, West Lynn and even Eugene! Our aim is to be a club where people from any background can come and feel welcomed and valued as a member of the team. Every day we strive to make our environment inclusive and comfortable.
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Improve Yourself!
No athletic experience is necessary- we are simply looking for kids who love being on the water, working with teammates towards common goals, and improving themselves! Rowing is a low-impact, non-contact sport that people can do their entire lives. It is common to see 70-year-olds racing at regattas! Rowing is an endurance sport and top rowers are famously some of the fittest athletes on earth. It is immensely satisfying to watch our young participants develop the physical, emotional and mental skills to perform at a high level. No one who joins our team has ever rowed before… but many leave our doors with college scholarships as a result of their dedication and enthusiasm.
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Compete!
Rose City is a nationally competitive program. Not everyone on our team chooses to race, but those who do get exposed to many valuable life lessons- and exciting experiences! RCRC races regularly in the northwest region, but we also travel to places like Boston, San Diego and even Canada!
RCRC can be the first stop in a long and fruitful competitive rowing career for those athletes who choose to chase that dream. We work hard, race hard and love to compete.
