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

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

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!

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.
Fall rowing dates
U15: February 28-May 21, 2023
Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 - 6:30, Saturday 8-11
U19: February 27 - May 21, 2023
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:

4/1: Scrimmage at VLRC w/ORU, OAR, SERC, PRC
4/15-4/16: Covered Bridge Regatta (Eugene, OR)
4/28-4/30: Brentwood Regatta (BC Canada)
5/6: Scrimmage at VLRC w/ORU, SERC, OAR
5/19-21: Regional Championship at VLRC
6/6-6/11: Youth Nationals (Sarasota, FL)
7/7-7/9: Elk Lake Regatta (Victoria, BC CAN)

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.