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 NOVICE
Novice 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. Some participants may be promoted to the experienced program as skills improve.
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
Program Dates: Monday May 26 - Thursday June 12
Times: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Mondays - Thursday
(except Monday, May 26th - 3:30 - 5 (due to holiday))Min/Max: 18
Duration: 3 weeks
Price: $250
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.
(information forthcoming. Contact Cathy Coffman at coffmancathy63@gmail.com with questions regarding 2025 Junior Summer Rowing Programs)
Junior LTR includes Junior membership for first-time rowers.
In order to sign up for programs you must have a Boathouse Connect account.
Questions with signing up please email president@rivannarowing.org
Junior Novice
Program Dates: Monday, June 16 - Thursday, July 24
Times: 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Monday - Thursday
(depending on enrollment/this program may switch to the mornings)
Min/Max: none/20
Duration: 1 - 6 weeks total
Price:
$100 for one week
$200 for any 2 weeks
$295 for any 3 weeks
$385 for any 4 weeks
$470 for any 5 weeks
$550 for any 6 weeks
DESCRIPTION
Participants must have finished the 2025 junior Learn to Row program at Rivanna Rowing Club OR rowed as a novice in spring of 2025. Some participants may be promoted to the experienced program as skill levels improve.
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
RRC Junior membership (included with RRC Junior LTR)
Contact Cathy Coffman at coffmancathy63@gmail.com with questions regarding 2025 Junior Summer Rowing Programs
Questions with signing up please email president@rivannarowing.org
Junior Experienced
Participants must have been a member of a varsity squad in 2025. Exceptions will only be made by permission from the RRC coach.
Program Dates: Monday, June 9 - Thursday, July 24
Times: 7:15 - 9:45 am
Monday - Thursday
(June 9th week will be 4:30 - 6 pm)
Min/Max: none/20
Duration: 1 - 7 weeks total
Price:
$100 for one week
$200 for any 2 weeks
$295 for any 3 weeks
$385 for any 4 weeks
$470 for any 5 weeks
$550 for any 6 weeks
$635 for any 7 weeks
DESCRIPTION
Participants must have been a member of a varsity squad in 2025. Exceptions will only be made by permission from the RRC coach.
PREREQUISITES
Be a RRC member
Be a capable swimmer
Complete this year’s USRowing waiver
Member of varsity high school squad
RRC Junior membership
Contact Cathy Coffman at coffmancathy63@gmail.com with questions regarding 2025 Junior Summer Rowing Programs
Questions with signing up please email president@rivannarowing.org
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:
Go into your account on Boathouse Connect
Go to My Groups
Join 2025 RRC Junior Membership
You will need to pay the $125 membership fee
Registration instructions:
Go into your account on Boathouse Connect
Go to My Finances
Add Payment method (CC, bank account or Instant ACH – automated clearing house/electronic funds transfer)
You can then make a payment
You will receive an email receipt for your payment
If this is your first time registering:
Go To Boathouse Connect
Sign up for an account
Request to join Rivanna Rowing Club