Juniors Rowing
JUNIOR ROWING
Junior Rowing is open to rowers aged 13 to 18.
Junior membership is required. Junior Learn to Row participants are exempt from this fee.
JUNIOR LEARN TO ROW
Junior Learn to Row sessions are open to anyone age 13–18 and are designed to introduce rowers to the fundamentals of the sport.
JUNIOR EXPERIENCED
Experienced Junior Rowing program is open to any rower who has rowed in high school, at the club level, or taken LTR (either Junior or regular) at Rivanna Rowing Club.
Use the links below to sign up. (Note: if you have an iCrew account, use the "Returning Rower" option.)
Please note: program registration fees are non-refundable, except in the case of documented medical reason or program cancellation.
Junior Learn to Row
Price: $300
Program Dates: May 29 - June 15
Min/Max: 8/18
Duration: 12 sessions
Times: M-TH 4:30-6:00PM
DESCRIPTION
Learn to Row (LTR) for Juniors is designed for those age 13–18 with little or no rowing experience who would like to learn the basics of sculling. Participants learn about safety, boat parts and terms, and the physical fitness relevant to rowing. Participants start out learning the correct form on a rowing machine (ashore), then move into 8x+ (8 rowers with a coxswain,) 4x (4 rowers with or without a cox) or 2x sculling shells. At least one experienced RRC Coach in a launch (motorboat) oversees practices to motivate and advise on technique.
Junior LTR includes Junior membership for first-time rowers.
Junior Experienced
Price:
All seven weeks $550
Six weeks directly from LTR: $500
Any six weeks: $525
Any five weeks: $450
Any four weeks: $365
Any three weeks: $275
Any two weeks: $185
Any one week add-on: $100
Program Dates: June 12 - July 27
Min/Max: 8/18
Duration: varies
Times: Monday-Thursday
June 12th - June 15th 4:30 - 6 pm (note: afternoon practice this week)
June 19th - July 27th 7:30 - 9:30 am
DESCRIPTION
Junior Experienced Rowing is designed for those age 13–18 who have completed a Learn to Row program and who wish to work with a Coach to advance their skills.
PREREQUISITES
Be a RRC member
Be a capable swimmer
Complete this year’s USRowing waiver
Completion of a Juniors Learn to Row (juniors LTR) program in the last two years or have rowed in high school
Junior Membership
Price: $125
Dates: January 1 - December 31
Duration: annual
DESCRIPTION
Membership lasts for the calendar year (Jan 01 – Dec 31) and gives access to facilities, equipment, and programs. Membership is free for those who take “Learn to Row” in the membership calendar year. Adult or Junior membership is required for everyone using RRC facilities and participating in RRC programs.
Registration instructions:
If this is your first time registering: