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.

HIGH SCHOOL ROWING

Season begins August 18

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. Athletes are welcome to join for either the fall or spring season if needed.

HIGH SCHOOL PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

  • 3:30 - 6 p.m.

Saturday

  • 8 - 10:30 a.m.

PROGRAM FEES

  • $2,475 - Full Year (full payment at registration)

  • $2,555 - Full Year (Payment Plan: $406 for first month, followed by seven monthly payments of $306)

  • $1,070 - Fall

  • $1,510 - Spring

This fee covers uniform, equipment use, coaching, regatta entry fees (except post-season championships and the optional regattas (Head of the Charles). It does not include athlete travel to and accommodations at away regattas. All fees are non-refundable.

We offer a complimentary two-week trial period for new rowers. Please email our Accounts Manager to arrange for this option. New rowers should defer registering on Boathouse Connect until their trial period is completed.

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.

Financial aid applications should be made as soon as possible. Click here to apply for assistance.

CLICK HERE: High School Registration >>

Email our Coaches or call 772-999-3865 for more information about the High School Program.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ROWING

Season begins August 25

Our Middle School Rowing program is open to all 5th 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

Monday - Thursday

  • 4 - 5:30 p.m.

PROGRAM FEES

  • $575 - Fall

  • $575 - Spring

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.

We offer a complimentary two-week trial period for new rowers. Please email our Accounts Manager to arrange for this option. New rowers should defer registering on Boathouse Connect until their trial period is completed.

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.

Financial aid applications should be made as soon as possible. Click here to apply for assistance.

CLICK HERE: Middle School Registration >>

Email our Coaches or call 772-999-3865 for more information about the Middle School Program.

SUMMER CAMP

Our Summer Camps are an excellent entry point for youth rowers in grades five through 12. We offer three weekly camps (Learn to Row, Advanced and High Performance) in June and July.

CLICK HERE for more information or to register for Summer Camp.