Youth Rowing
Vero Beach Rowing’s mission is to promote and teach the sport of rowing to the community in order to develop physical fitness, personal character, and an ethic of cooperation through competitive and recreational opportunities. This mission begins with our commitment to our youth programs. Our club provides the opportunity for youth from any school to participate in our programs.
Rowers and their parents recognize the commitment and discipline the sport of rowing instills can transfer easily into other aspects of a rower’s life. Any person, but especially a young one, can discover that if you have the spirit and willingness to take on rowing’s challenges — to deal with both its joys and frustrations, to continue to strive for perfection while knowing that attaining it is unlikely and the effort alone is worthwhile — to such a person, very little in life will seem impossible.
Ultimately, the teamwork involved in rowing fosters a deeply felt camaraderie that is the cornerstone of many rowers’ best memories and lifelong friendships from their time in the sport.
FALL PROGRAMS:
Fall 2026 registration is now OPEN at Vero Beach Rowing!
🚨 IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION DEADLINE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 🚨
Registration will close on Friday, August 14, and space is limited across all programs. Several groups are expected to fill before the deadline, so we strongly encourage families to register immediately to secure a spot.
We offer programs for athletes in grades 6–12, from complete beginners to experienced high school competitors. Please review the program options below and register as soon as possible for the appropriate program for your athlete’s age and experience level.
Our High School Competitive Program is open to athletes from schools throughout the area. The team competes at regattas across Florida, the Southeast, and the nation, with separate training groups for experienced Varsity athletes and first-year Novice rowers.
⚠️ High School spots are limited — register early to secure placement.
Our High School Program runs throughout the academic year—fall and spring—and draws athletes from high schools across the area. The team competes at regattas throughout the state, region, and nation, with separate squads for Varsity (experienced rowers) and Novice (first-year rowers).
While we encourage athletes to commit to the entire year to gain the most from our progressive training program, we understand that might not be possible for everyone
FALL ROWING HIGH SCHOOL PRACTICE SCHEDULE
FALL SEASON STARTS: August 17-December 11
Monday - Friday
3:30 - 6 p.m.
Saturday
8:00-10:30 am
PROGRAM FEES
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$1,200 - Fall 2026
This fee covers uniform, equipment use, coaching, regatta entry fees (except post-season championships and the optional regattas. It does not include athlete travel to and accommodations at away regattas. All fees are non-refundable.
Needs-based financial support is available for youth who qualify for the free or reduced lunch program at school, or who participate in another community program targeted at disadvantaged youth, or to families that qualify as low-income in our area, or who can demonstrate special circumstances that justify their applications.
Click here to apply for assistance.
CLICK HERE: High School Registration >>
Email Coach Dan for more information about the High School Program.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ROWING
Our Middle School Rowing program is open to all 6th through 8th-graders in our area. The goal of this program is for participants to have fun learning the fundamentals of rowing.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Intermediate Team
FALL SEASON STARTS August 17-December 11
Intermediate rowing program is a team program that is open to athletes with moderate experience on the water. This program is meant to be the step between beginner and trying for our Racing Team, and for athletes that are not yet ready to be on the Racing Team.
Open to athletes 6-12 grade with moderate rowing experience!
Description:
The goal of the Intermediate rowing program is to teach the athletes the fundamentals of the sport like discipline, work ethic and how to have fun in a competitive environment! This is a non-racing team, so athletes will take their time to learn the ins and outs of the wonderful sport of rowing.
Athletes will do a combination of rowing, land workouts and video work to get familiar with all aspects of the sport. They will learn how to care for the equipment and the boathouse, as well as get to know their teammates.
Athletes that show a knack or enthusiasm for the sport may be asked to tryout for the Novice racing team if in 8th grade or older.
You can register for this using the online checkout tool below.
Please contact our Head Coach
Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday
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4 - 5:30 p.m.
PROGRAM FEES
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$650 - Fall
CLICK HERE : Fall Intermediate registration link>>
Beginner
FALL SEASON STARTS August 24-November 12th
Vero beach Rowing team’s Beginner team is for new rowers to get into the sport! No experience necessary! Registration is first come first serve.
Open to all athletes 6th-12th grade
Tuesday/Thursday
- 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Homeschool option: 11-12:30pm
PROGRAM FEES
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$400 - Fall
CLICK HERE: Fall Beginner Registration Link>>
This fee covers VBR T-shirt, equipment use, coaching, and regatta entry fees. The fee does not include athlete travel to and accommodations at away regattas. All fees are non-refundable.
School-to-Boathouse Bus Transportation
Vero Beach Rowing is excited to offer professionally driven, one-way transportation from select local schools directly to the VBR boathouse after dismissal for athletes participating in our Fall Intermediate and Beginner programs.
Intermediate Program — Monday / Wednesday / Friday
- Bus Fee: $400 for the season
- Gifford Middle School: Pickup approximately 3:00 PM / directly after dismissal
- Rosewood Magnet / Storm Grove: Pickup directly after dismissal, approximately 3:15 PM
- Transportation runs directly from school to the VBR boathouse
Beginner Program — Tuesday / Thursday
- Bus Fee: $200 for the season
- Pickup directly after school dismissal
- Transportation runs directly from school to the VBR boathouse
Important Bus Information
Bus transportation requires a separate registration from your athlete’s rowing program registration. The fee covers transportation to the boathouse only; families are responsible for pickup after practice.
Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all seats are filled, a waiting list will be established.
All required transportation forms must be completed before an athlete may ride the bus.
Questions about Fall Programs or transportation? Please contact Vero Beach Rowing for assistance.
- Register for your selected program in TeamSnap and choose the payment plan with the 10% deposit option at checkout.
- Complete the Financial Aid Application Form.
- Your application will be reviewed by the financial aid committee (please note that aid is not final until full program registration is complete).
- You will receive your decision by email by the end of August.
- If you choose not to proceed, you may decline the aid and request a refund if applicable.
- If you accept the financial aid, your first payment will be processed on the first scheduled payment date.
Click here to apply for assistance.
Email our Coaches for more information about the Middle School Program.
Refunds will be provided in full if an athlete chooses to end participation within 14 days or less from the first practice session by the athlete. If an athlete ends participation after 14 days from their first practice, no refund of any kind will be given.