Youth (Juniors) Rowing

CBRC welcomes all area youth in middle and high school.

No prior rowing experience is needed, everyone is welcome, and we provide scholarships to those who need financial assistance.

We provide athletes the opportunity to train during all four seasons, including indoor training during the winter months.

Athletes can get started by attending a Learn-to-Row camp during the summer, or join a competitive team season program with after-school practices throughout the year. 

At-A-Glance

  • Practices are held at Harry Todd Park on American Lake in Lakewood, Washington.

  • Spring Season
    Mid-February - Mid May

    Summer Season
    Late June - Early August

    Fall Season
    Early September - Early November

    Winter Season
    Mid-November - Early February

  • Fall and Spring Seasons:
    Middle School practices are M/T/R, 4-6 p.m.
    High School practices are M-F, 4-6 p.m.

    Summer Season:
    All practices are M-R, 7:30-9:30 a.m.

    Winter Season:
    Middle School practices are T/R, 4-5:30 p.m.
    High School practices are M-R, 4-5:30 p.m.

  • CBRC athletes have the opportunity to race in several regattas in Western Washington and Oregon during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons, as well as indoor erg competitions during indoor Winter training.

    Please visit our Calendars page for more information.

  • Anyone who wants to row should be able to do so, regardless of background or economic circumstance.

    Learn how to apply for financial assistance.

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Program Mission

The youth rowing team at CBRC is built around the core values of teamwork, sportsmanship, hard work, and accountability. At the heart of our program is the singular goal to give South Sound youth the very best opportunities to not only excel at an athletic endeavor, but to grow into healthy and capable adults and citizens.

Teams

The team is split into three categories:

High School Novice: Your first competitive year of rowing is considered your novice season. If you have just completed a Summer Learn to Row or are trying the sport for the first time, this is your time to learn the ins-and-outs of the sport. Novice seasons are fun and where many people begin to strengthen relationships with their teammates!

High School Varsity: This is where the competition really gets ramped up. Expectations are higher, attendance becomes even more crucial, and the races become a lot tighter. While there is always an element of learning, your varsity seasons are where that learning really starts to pay off.

Middle School Program: New rowers in 8th grade are encouraged to complete their first year at CBRC in the non-competitive middle school program. While being introduced to competition, middle schoolers will race in the U15 or U16 categories at specific regattas. Middle schoolers are encouraged but not required to attend regattas. Especially for those hoping to be part of the varsity team in high school, it is a chance to learn the competition aspect of rowing and contribute as part of the CBRC community.

Competition

CBRC may not be the largest club in the area, but we more than make up for that through team perseverance and dedication to our athletes. The junior’s team routinely sends athletes to the Youth National Championships. Most recently, the juniors team sent six athletes in two events to the 2022 USRowing National Championships, with the Men’s 4+ placing first in the B final. In 2025, our U17 Men’s 1x also placed in the B final at Nationals.

Our athletes are often accepted, recruited, and qualify for the U19 US National Team, development camps, and the nation’s best collegiate teams.