2025 Summer Junior Competitive Rowing

Since 1873, the Wyandotte Boat Club has been a cornerstone of the local rowing community, providing a welcoming space for athletes of all ages to discover the thrill of rowing. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we continue to honor our rich history while looking forward to shaping the future of rowing for the next generation of athletes.

Our Junior rowing program offers athletes at the high school level the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive, competitive, and team-oriented environment. Whether you’re just beginning your rowing journey or looking to take your training to the next level, the Wyandotte Boat Club has a place for you. Our experienced coaches provide expert instruction on everything from the fundamentals of technique to the strategic elements of racing, ensuring every rower reaches their full potential.

At Wyandotte Boat Club, we believe in fostering a culture of discipline, camaraderie, and excellence. Our Junior program is designed to help athletes not only achieve their athletic goals but also develop life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience. Join us this year as we continue our tradition of success, celebrate our legacy, and row toward an exciting future together.

This year, the Wyandotte Boat Club is excited to make a historic return to USRowing Nationals in the form of “Rowfest” in Ypsilanti, MI—a competition that hasn’t been on our calendar in nearly two decades! This prestigious event brings together some of the best junior rowers from across the country, and we’re thrilled to provide our athletes with the opportunity to compete on a national stage.

Alternative Program Notes:

• For competitive rowers who have graduated high school, please visit U23 Program Page or the WBC Masters Rowing Page.

Program Requirements:

• Currently in high school.
• Have at least one year of competitive rowing at the High School or Club level, or equivalent experience approved by team coaches.

Program age categories:

• U17: An athlete who turns 17 in 2025 or later
• U19: An athlete who turns 19 in 2025 or later

Program schedule:

• First practice: Monday June 9th
• Final practice: Monday August 5th (post-regatta trailer unload and wash)
• Practice times:
  • June 9, 2025 – June 13, 2025 (Week 1) (Most high schools last week of school.)
    • Monday – Friday 6pm-8pm
  • June 16, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (Weeks 2 – 8)
    • Monday – Friday 6:00am – 8:00am
    • Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Planned Regattas:

• June 28: WBC Sesquicentennial Regatta – Wyandotte, MI
• July 12 – 15: RowFest – Ypsilanti, MI
• August 2: Midwest Summer Sprints Championship – Newport, OH

Program Cost and Registration:

• Cost is $495, which includes:
  • All the above listed training and regattas.
    • Note that this includes almost all regatta costs (e.g. most travel and lodging, entry fees).
      • Travel to RowFest Ypsilanti regatta is not included, athletes will need to arrange transport for the event.
      • Meals while traveling are typically not included.
    • Participation in the Canadian Henley is not guaranteed – see above notes on the selection criteria.
  • WBC Jersey (150th Anniversary Design) – Must be registered no later than Monday, May 12, 2025.
• To register, please use the online registration link below.

Rower Information

Junior Competitive 2k Erg Standards:

Coxswains

Coxswains – we NEED you this Summer. Coxies are an integral part of their crew’s performance. We have a detailed coxswain program we are excited to roll out this year. You will be coached on steering, practice management, assessing your crew from inside the boat, race plan execution, and more. We will have a number of collegiate level coxswains visiting us throughout the season to give you first hand accounts of coxing at a higher level of competition.

Athletes selecting the coxswain role have a program fee of $150. Athletes selecting the coxswain role in the online registration will be coxing boats in daily practices and competitions. There may be some opportunities for coxswains to row, e.g. to complete a boat line-up, but this will be only at the coach’s request.

• If you have some coxswain experience but your main interest this summer is rowing, please select the rower role.
• If you select one role but change your decision mid-season, please speak with your coach.
• If you’re not certain which role to pick, please speak with Coach Cam or another summer coach.

Additional Details and Questions:

• Wyandotte Boat Club Rules and Regulations Handbook – please review and acknowledge on the registration form
• If you have any questions, please use the contact form, category “Competitive Rowing”.

Program Registration – click the link below

Junior Competitive Rowing Online Registration