Our junior program is open to youth, grades 7 – 12, and is comprised of students from middle and high schools throughout Whatcom County. Rowing experience is not necessary and new rowers can join at any time. The junior program focuses on learning proper rowing techniques, teamwork and having fun! Our coaches are dedicated to working with all of our athletes to develop confidence and create the best opportunities for success, on and off the water. Training will be divided between on-the-water and land training practices. Athletes will participate in a variety of training sessions in addition to rowing, including strength and cross-training. NO EXPERIENCE NECESARY.

 For additional information regarding WRA, the junior team, and what to expect please visit the Junior Parent Handbook.

2023 Summer Rowing

Our Junior Team is open to new and returning athletes, rising 7th graders and older. Our program is focused on specialized skill development and long term success in the sport of rowing. Training will be divided between on-the-water and land training practices. Athletes will participate in a variety of training sessions in addition to rowing, including strength and cross-training. NO EXPERIENCE NECESARY.

Try Rowing | One-Week Camp

WRA’s one-week Experience Rowing camps are for athletes who are looking for a traditional summer camp experience. Sign up for Experience Rowing to explore a new sport, make friends, and have fun this summer. Sign up for all, several, or just one camp! Open to all rising 7th graders or older. 

    • Session 1: June 26 – 29, Monday – Thursday, 9:30-11:30 AM
    • Session 2: July 17 – 21, Monday – Thursday, 9:30-11:30 AM
    • Session 3: August 7 – 11, Monday – Thursday, 9:30-11:30 AM

Accelerated Rowing Camp | One-Week Program

WRA’s one-week accelerated rowing program is for rising 9th – 12th grades with no prior rowing experience. Athletes will learn rowing technique, fitness, and the commitment required to be a part of WRA’s Junior Team. 

Athletes are encouraged to sign-up for more than one camp! Open to rising 9th – 12th graders or older. Sign up for all, several, or just one camp. 

    • Session 1: June 26 – 29, Monday – Thursday, 7:15-9:15 AM
    • Session 2: July 17 – 21, Monday – Thursday, 7:15-9:15 AM
    • Session 3: August 7 – 11, Monday – Thursday, 7:15-9:15 AM

Experienced Rowing | Two-Week Program

Experienced Rowing is for returning rowers looking to fine tune their skills on and off the water this summer. Open to returning rowers with one or more seasons of rowing. Please contact director@whatcomrowing.org if you want to know if your athelte should sign up for this program. 

Athletes are encouraged to sign-up for more than one camp! 

    • Session 1 | Tech Prep: July 3 – 13, Monday – Thursday, 7:15-9:15 AM
      • Rowers should expect to practice in a variety of boats, with an emphasis on small boats, safety, video review and technical workouts. This is an ideal camp for returning rowers who want to keep their skills sharp.
    • Session 2 | Race Prep: July 24 – August 4, Monday – Thursday, 7:15-9:15 AM
      • This camp designed to give rowers a chance to focus on all aspects of race preparation: coaches will help rowers learn to mentally prepare for competition using a variety of techniques, as well as physically prepare for the Green Lake Summer regatta on August 5th (billed separately)
      • Participation in the Green Lake summer regatta is highly encouraged, but not required. 
    • Session 3 | Season- Prep: August 14 – August 24, Monday – Thursday, 7:15-9:15 AM
      • This highly focused camp is intended to prepare rowers for the fall season. Rowers in this camp can expect challenging workouts both on and off the water. 

2023 Spring Rowing

Whatcom Rowing’s Junior Team is open to new and returning rower’s grades 6-12 who Our High School program is focused on specialized skill development and long term success in the sport of rowing. Training will be divided between on-the-water and land training practices. Athletes will participate in a variety of training sessions in addition to rowing, including strength and cross-training. NO EXPERIENCE NECESARY.

High School Season: Our High School programs are focused on specialized skill development and long term success in the sport. We offer developmentally appropriate competitive opportunities for High School athletes, as well as resources and support for athletes interested in collegiate participation. We believe in a process-oriented approach to  help our athletes of all skill and ability levels improve every single day. 

Open to athletes in Grades 9-12, no experience necessary. Athletes younger than grade 8 may join with director/coach approval.

Monday – Friday

4:00 – 6:00pm 

February 6th – May 22nd

Cost: $1275 

*The cost of the season includes regatta fees which includes Junior Regionals transportation, hotel stay, and food.

Rowers in middle school that have the desire to compete and train 5 days a week may be permitted to join with Director/Coach approval. 

 Middle School Rowing: Our Middle School program aims to teach the fundamentals of rowing with an emphasis on fun! This program is designed to instruct young athletes on the basics of rowing and foster a positive social environment. On-water rowing time will be balanced with land training and team building. 

 

Open to new athletes in Grades 6-8, no experience necessary.

Tuesday’s and Thursday’s

4:30 – 6:00pm 

March 7th – April 27th 

Cost: $300

For more informaiton, please read tInformation Packet, linked below. 

Financial Aid

NEED SUPPORT TO ROW?

Whatcom Rowing Association provides need-based youth and adult financial support. Financial Aid funds are awarded based on financial AND the participant’s ability to meet attendance and participation expectations. If awarded financial aid, athletes must:

  • Attend 75% of practices
  • Volunteer 5 hours per season
  • Attend one community event per year

With the help of our donors, we set aside thousands of dollars for financial aid every season to ensure that no one is turned away from rowing regardless of income. WRA has provided over $13K in scholarship assistance to rowers in need. 

Partial and full aid is available. The information you provide will be treated confidentially, and will be used only for eligibility determination. Funding awarded on a case by case basis.

HAVE QUESTIONS? 

Please fill out the program information form to learn more and connect with us at WRA. 

Boathouse Location:

Whatcom Rowing Association

2202 Electric Avenue

Bellingham, WA 98229

Mailing Address: 

Whatcom Rowing Association

PO Box 1163

Bellingham, WA 98227