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  • Summer Camps 2023

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    Summer Boating Camp

    • 5 one-week sessions
    • Monday – Friday, 10 am – 12:30 pm, $125 / session.
    • Ages 7-10 years old.
    • Experience health, fitness, teamwork, and camaraderie on Vancouver Lake. Designed as an intro program, you need zero experience. Our coaching staff will take you from a complete novice and teach you everything you need to know!
    • What to bring/wear: Shoes, sandals, and clothes that can get wet. Swim suits are fine. Depending on the weather: sunscreen, rain jacket, towel.
    • Snacks, drinks, and PFDs will be provided.
    • Email will be sent to campers with details one week before camp starts.
    • Coaches are Safesport trained, background checked, FirstAid/CPR/AED trained, and licensed boat drivers.

     

    To REGISTER click the link for the week you would like to join us. You will be taken to a registration page where you can start an account (or use an existing account).

     

    WEEK 1: June 26 - June 30

    WEEK 2: July 10 - July 14

    WEEK 3: July 17 - July 21

    WEEK 4: July 24 - July 28

    WEEK 5: July 31 - August 4

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    Learn-to-Row/Novice Camp

    • 4 one-week sessions
    • Monday – Friday, 8 - 10 am, $99 / session.
    • Experience health, fitness, teamwork, and camaraderie on Vancouver Lake. Designed as an introductory program, you need zero experience. Our coaching staff will take you from a complete novice and teach you everything you need to know!
    • What to bring/wear: Tight fitting clothes that will not get caught on the oars or the sliding seat. Depending on the weather, you'll need sunscreen, rain jacket, or towel.
    • Email will be sent to campers with details one week before camp starts.
    • Coaches are Safesport trained, background checked, FirstAid/CPR/AED trained, and licensed boat drivers.

    To REGISTER click the link for the week you would like to join us. You will be taken to a registration page where you can start an account (or use an existing account).

     

    WEEK 1: June 26 - June 30

    WEEK 2: July 10 - July 14

    WEEK 3: July 17 - July 21

    WEEK 4: July 24 - July 28

  • Middle - High School Programs

     

    U19 Spring High School Rowing

    Feb 27th - May 21st, 2023

    $650 for the full season (5 days per week)

    Mon - Thurs,

    4:15-6:30 pm

    Saturday 8-11 am

    REGISTER HERE

    U15 Spring Middle School Rowing

    Feb 28th - May 21st, 2023

    $450 for the full season (3 days per week)

    Tues/Thurs,

    4:30-6:30 pm

    Saturday 8-11 am

    REGISTER HERE

    U19 Summer Rowing

    June 26th - August 4th, 2023

    $50/week

    (5 days per week)

    Monday – Friday,

    7:30-9:30 am

    (NO SATURDAY PRACTICE)

    REGISTER HERE 

    Summer Rowing

    •  Ages 13-19 years old
    • Payment can be made on a weekly basis at $50 per week. (On registration, pick 1,2,3,4 or 5 weeks).
    • Previous experience required. (New rowers sign up for Novice/Learn-to-Row above)
    • Must complete swim test and waiver
    • Participants must register with USRowing ($15)
    • Optional Elk Lake Summer Regatta in Victoria BC, Canada July 7-9
    • Coaches are Safesport trained, background checked, FirstAid/CPR/AED trained, and licensed boat drivers.

    Click HERE to Register

  • Middle - High School Programs

     

    U15 Winter Rowing

    Jan 2 - Mar 30, 2024

    $520 for the full season (5 days per week)

    Mon - Fri,

    4:15-6:30 pm

    REGISTER HERE

    U15 Winter Rowing

    Jan 2 - Mar 30, 2024 

    $360 for the full season (3 days per week)

    M/W/F,

    4:30-6:30 pm

    REGISTER HERE

    U19 Spring High School Rowing

    April 1 - July 14, 2024

    $600 for the full season (5 days per week)

    Mon - Fri,

    4:15-6:30 pm

    REGISTER HERE

    U15 Spring Middle School Rowing

    April 1 - July 14, 2024

    $400 for the full season (3 days per week)

    M/W/F,

    4:30-6:30 pm

    REGISTER HERE

  • Join the Team!

    Our youth teams are managed with TeamSnap.

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    Join a Team

    Click the picture above for the team you would like to join.

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    TeamSnap

    Use a TeamSnap account to register, complete waivers, and pay online.

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    Swim Test

    Within the registration system you will see the instructions for the swim test. Please print this out and upload to TeamSnap (this can be done after registration is complete). If your swim test is already on file you can skip this section.

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    Code of Conduct

    The team will review the Code of Conduct at the beginning of the season. Athletes must sign the form and return it to the coaches.

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    USRowing Membership

    The USRowing membership can be completed by clicking here. The fee should be $40 for a Basic PLUS Regatta Package membership. (Club code: UJYPT. Choose Basic PLUS Regatta Package for $40)

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    Start Rowing!

  • Middle - High School Programs

     

    U15 Fall Middle School Rowing

    Sept 11th - Dec 15th, 2023

    $400 for the full season (3 days per week)

    M/W/F,

    4:30-6:30 pm

    REGISTER HERE

    U19 Fall High School Rowing

    Sept 11th - Dec 15th, 2023

    $560 for the full season (5 days per week)

    Mon - Fri,

    4:15-6:30 pm

    REGISTER HERE

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Middle & High School Rowing

    Winter Training

    Nov 21 - Dec 17, 2022

    $100 for 5 days per week 

    - or -

    $70 for 3 days per week

    Mon - Thurs,

    4:15-6:00 pm 

    Saturday 8-11 am

    REGISTER HERE

    Middle & High School Rowing

    Winter Training

    Jan 3 - Feb 25, 2023

    $200 for 5 days per week

    - or -

    $140 for 3 days per week

    Mon - Thurs,

    4:15-6:00 pm 

    Saturday 8-11 am

    REGISTER HERE

    U19 Fall High School Rowing

    Sept 6th - Nov 13th, 2022

    $500 for the full season (5 days per week)

    Mon - Thurs,

    4:15-6:30 pm 

    Saturday 8-11 am

    REGISTER HERE

    U15 Fall Middle School Rowing

    Sept 6th - Nov 6th, 2022

    $300 for the full season (3 days per week)

    Tues/Thurs,

    4:30-6:30 pm 

    Saturday 8-11 am

    REGISTER HERE

  • Fall Season Details

    Practice:

    • Practice is held at the VLRC boathouse on the west side of Vancouver Lake. Our address is: 8612 NW Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, Vancouver, WA 98660
    • U19 includes rowers age 13-18 years old who want to practice 5 days/week.
      U15 includes rowers under 15 years old who want to practice 3 days/week.
    • Fall rowing dates
      U15: September 11th - December 15th, 2023 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4:30 - 6:30
      U19: September 11th - December 15th, 2023 Monday - Friday 4:15 - 6:30
    • What to wear: Tight fitting clothes that will not get caught on the oars or the sliding seat. Gloves are not worn for rowing. Bring spare clothes for after practice.
    • All rowing equipment is provided by VLRC.
    • Coaches are all SafeSport trained, background checked, First Aid/CPR/AED trained, licensed boat drivers.

    Regattas:

    • 9/17: Tentative scrimmage with Olympia Area Rowing (Day trip, Olympia, WA)
    • 10/8: American Lake Fall Classic (Day trip, Tacoma, WA)
    • 10/14: Scrimmage at VLRC
    • 10/29: Portland Fall Classic (Vancouver Lake)
    • 11/5: Head of the Lake (Day trip, Seattle, WA)
    • 11/10-11/12: Head of the Lagoon (Select crews, Foster City, CA)

    Other Questions:

    • Please contact Coach Conor  if you have questions.

    Team Apparel:

    • Team apparel is available here.
  • Summer Season Details

    Practice:

    • Practice is held at the VLRC boathouse on the west side of Vancouver Lake. Our address is: 8612 NW Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, Vancouver, WA 98660
    • U19 includes rowers age 13-18 years old. U15 rowers and U19 rowers will practice together for the summer.
    • Summer rowing dates: June 20th-August 6th
    • The team will practice M/T/W/Th/F from 8-10:30 am. NO SATURDAY PRACTICE.
    • No practice on Jul 4th or 5th
    • Novice rowers are encouraged to start in the summer season. The schedule is flexible to accommodate novice rowers. For example, maybe you can only row 3 days a week, or you can only row 4 of the 7 weeks during the summer. Totally ok! We will prorate the fee.
    • Register for the full season ($350 including regatta fees) or register for 1 or more weeks ($50 per week excluding regatta fees).
    • What to wear: Tight fitting clothes that will not get caught on the oars or the sliding seat. Gloves are not worn for rowing. Bring spare clothes for after practice.
    • All rowing equipment is provided by VLRC.
    • Coaches are all SafeSport trained, background checked, First Aid/CPR/AED trained, licensed boat drivers.

    Regattas:

    • August 6th - We will be entering the Green Lake Extravaganza in Seattle, WA. The Regatta fees are included in the summer rowing fee. Restated...your $350 fee for the full season includes the regatta costs on August 6th.

    Other Questions:

    • Please contact Coach Conor if you have questions.

    Team Apparel:

    • Team apparel is available here.
  • Spring Season Details

    Practice:

    • Practice is held at the VLRC boathouse on the west side of Vancouver Lake. Our address is: 8612 NW Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, Vancouver, WA 98660
    • U19 includes rowers age 13-18 years old who want to practice 5 days/week.
      U15 includes rowers under 15 years old who want to practice 3 days/week.
    • Spring rowing dates
      U15: April 1 - July 14, 2024
      Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4:30 - 6:30
      U19: April 1 - July 14, 2024
      Monday - Friday 4:30 - 6:30
    • What to wear: Tight fitting clothes that will not get caught on the oars or the sliding seat. Gloves are not worn for rowing. Bring spare clothes for after practice.
    • All rowing equipment is provided by VLRC.
    • Coaches are all SafeSport trained, background checked, First Aid/CPR/AED trained, licensed boat drivers.

    Regattas:

    • 3/3: VLRC Invite (scrimmage)
    • 3/17: Burton Beach
    • 3/30: VLRC Invite (scrimmage)
    • 4/13 & 4/14: Coverage Bridge (Eugene, OR)
    • 4/26 - 28: Brentwood Regatta
    • 5/4: Saturday practice
    • 5/10: Saturday practice
    • 5/17 - 19: NW Regionals
    • 6/4 - 9: Youth Nationals

    Other Questions:

    • Please contact Coach Conor  if you have questions.

    Team Apparel:

    • Team apparel is available here.
  • Forms and waivers

    Required Forms for Youth Activities at VLRC

    Photo credit: Robert Bejil Productions via VisualHunt / CC BY

    VLRC Waiver

    Required for All New Rowers

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    Swim Test Form

    Required for All New Rowers except for kid's boating camp.

    Everyone must submit a signed Swim Test!

    This waiver must be signed by a certified water safety instructor--not just a lifeguard.

    Photo credit: Robert Bejil Productions via VisualHunt / CC BY

    Youth/Parent Handbook

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    Incident Report Form

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    Scholarship Application

    VLRC is committed to making rowing available for all youth regardless of income. Available funds vary each year and are limited to a maximum 50% of season and regatta fees. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come-first serve basis, and are valid for one season.

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  • We'd like to thank the businesses that have supported VLRC

    Pacific Die Casting

    Athletes Corner

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    Jersey Mikes – Vancouver

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    Advance Welding

    360-573-1311

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    Pacific Boatland

    Van-Port Rigging

    M.K. Industrial Upholstery

    360-521-6489

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    Check the club's weather information on real-time with the most hyper-local weather data.

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Mailing Address

PO BOX 421

Vancouver, WA 98666

Where we are located

Just East of Vancouver Lake Regional Park.

8612 NW Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, Vancouver, WA 98660

Contact Us

(206) 450-3433

Coach Conor

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