Juniors Rowing

For rowers in grades 7–12. No experience needed.

Louisville Rowing Club junior rowers on the Ohio River

On a junior crew, every seat matters, and each athlete depends on their teammates to get across the finish line. Our rowers build fitness, friendships, and confidence on the water, whether they’re brand new or chasing a championship.

“Juniors” is the category of rowing for middle and high schoolers, not just high-school juniors. Rowers in grades 7 through 12 are all welcome.

Squad Levels

Juniors row in one of three squads, so every athlete is in the right place to grow.

Foundations

For 7th–9th grade rowers looking for a recreational introduction to the sport: learning the stroke, the equipment, and how a crew moves together in a supportive, no-pressure setting.

Novice

A competitive squad for rowers learning the sport and working toward Varsity, building technique and fitness and racing along the way.

Varsity

Our top competitive squad: experienced rowers training and racing at the highest level the club offers, with an eye on championship regattas.

Louisville Rowing Club juniors racing at a regatta

Racing Near and Far

Our Novice and Varsity squads travel about 10 times a year to regional and national regattas, racing throughout the spring, summer, and fall.

Learn to Row Camps: Summer 2026

The best way to start. Camps are for rising 7th–12th graders, run 9–11am, and cost $260 for the week ($160 for each repeat camper). No experience required.

June 1–5

9–11am · $260

Registration closed

June 22–26

9–11am · $260

Registration closed

July 6–10

9–11am · $260

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July 20–24

9–11am · $260

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July 27–31

9–11am · $260

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Louisville Rowing Club juniors practicing on the Ohio River

Year-Round Seasons

After Learn to Row, juniors keep going year-round with practice that fits around the school calendar.

SpringMid-February to mid-May
SummerJune to July
FallMid-August to early November
WinterDecember to mid-February

Support Our Juniors

Help keep our junior rowers on the water. A direct giving page for the Juniors program boosters is on the way. In the meantime, you can support our athletes through the regatta giving page.

Support local athletes Boosters giving page (coming soon)

Ready to Get Your Athlete on the Water?

Reach out to our Juniors head coach, Riley Kerber, with any questions or to sign up.

Email Coach Riley Read the rowing FAQ

CoachRileyRowing@gmail.com

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