Our beginner rec program is for 6th-12th graders with little or no prior rowing experience. In this program, we focus on teaching basic rowing techniques and learning how to carry and row multi-person boats.

This is a great way to try out the sport of rowing and see if it is for you!

After completing beginner rec, 6th and 7th graders can move up to intermediate rec, and 8th-12th graders can move up to either intermediate rec or our competitive program.

Beginner rec is typically 1 evening a week for 8 weeks at a time. We try to offer multiple sessions of intermediate rec in the fall and spring each year- check the sidebar for open registrations.

Beginner rec is open to 6th-12th graders. Prior rowing experience is not necessary, but participants must be competent swimmers. Completion and submission of a short swim test is required prior to the first day of practice.

Program cost is $350.

We have full and partial scholarships that are available on a financial need basis. Please email juniors@austinrowing.org for scholarship info.

Yes! Prior rowing experience is not necessary, but all campers must be comfortable swimmers.

• Comfortable shorts and tshirt that are not too baggy, (baggy clothing tends to caught in the moving parts on the boats).
• Tennis shoes and socks. We will do some on-land warmups and rowers need socks to wear in the boats.
• Sun and heat protection: hat, sunscreen, water bottle. (If you have a metal water battle, please cover it with a sock. Heavy metal bottles can damage the inside of boats.)

• All coaching staff have multiple years of prior rowing experience, current CPR/AED certification, and are Safesport trained and background-checked through USRowing.
• A coach safety boat accompanies each training session on the water.