Competitive Program

Our juniors program is a competitive rowing program for athletes in grades 8-12.

Rowers in our program will learn how to sweep and scull, and may compete in regattas at the local, regional, and national level.

In the fall, rowers that have completed a full year in the program train in our varsity squad, and first year rowers train in our novice squad.

In the spring, rowers generally train and compete in age-specific groups: U19, U17, and U16.

Ages

Our competitive program is open to athletes in grades 8-12.

Seasons

Our fall season runs from August to December.

Our spring season runs from January to May.

Rowers that qualify for nationals will continue to practice and compete through mid-June.

Practice Schedule

U17/U19 Girls

Mon, Weds: 5:30- 7:45 PM

Tues, Thurs, Fri: 5:30- 7:30 PM

Sat: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Varsity Boys

Mon- Fri: 5:30- 7:30 PM

Sat: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Novice Boys and U16/Novice Girls

Mon- Thurs: 5:30- 7:30 PM

Sat: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Competitions

Each season includes at least one home regatta in Austin, in addition to several travel regattas.

Selection for travel regattas is based on attendance and on the water performance.

Uniforms

Racing tanks for novice rowers are included in our main season fee.

Racing unis for varsity rowers will be purchased individually by parents using the link to our team store.

Team Performance

We are nationally competitive across all age groups on the team.

In the last 5 years, our team has qualified 6+ boats each year to race at Youth Nationals.

We have medalled at Youth Nationals and Head of the Charles, and have achieved multiple grand final appearances at Youth Nationals.

Multiple seniors each year have committed with DI rowing teams at universities such as:

University of Texas at Austin
Southern Methodist University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Oklahoma
Northeastern University
St. Mary's College
Mercyhurst University

Spring '26 Competitive Program

The spring competitive program will run from Sat, Jan 10th- Thu, May 7th.

The spring competitive season is open to rowers that have previously completed at least one semester in the competitive program. Beginner rowers are accepted on a case by case basis.

Season cost is $1,680.

Season cost includes all coaching and equipment fees + all rower costs for home events and races (Erg Rodeo, Carson Smith Memorial, Heart of Texas Regatta, and rower ticket to end-of-season banquet.)

Full and partial scholarships are available on a financial need basis. Please contact juniors@austinrowing.org for scholarship application info.