Middle - High School Programs

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

Join the Team!

Our youth teams are managed with TeamSnap.

Join a Team

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

TeamSnap

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

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.

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.

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)

Start Rowing!

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 6th - November 6th, 2022 Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 - 6:30, Saturday 8-11
U19: September 6th - November 13th, 2022 Monday - Thursday 4:15 - 6:30, Saturday 8-11
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:

American Lake Fall Classic, Oct 9th. Tacoma, WA
Portland Fall Classic, Oct 30th. Portland, OR
Head of the Lake, November 6th, Seattle, WA
San Diego Fall Classic, November 13th, San Diego, CA. (U19 athletes only)

Team Apparel:

Team apparel is available here.

Forms and waivers

Required Forms for Youth Activities at VLRC

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VLRC Waiver

Required for All New Rowers

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.

Youth/Parent Handbook

Incident Report Form

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.