Give rowing a try!
Rowing is great for kids! There’s nothing like getting out on our beautiful Willamette River in a boat full of your friends. At Rose City we know how important it is for kids to unplug and get outside and play. Rowing helps them learn how to become athletic and adventuresome. At the same time kids learn the importance of teamwork and discipline. Our program caters to kids of all athletic backgrounds. It’s about learning, improving and enjoying the ride. Nothing beats the thrill of a racing shell skimming quickly over the water. Why not try a sport you can enjoy for a lifetime?
At Rose City we have four distinct seasons and we take on new beginners at the start of each season. No experience is required! In fact, virtually none of our beginners have ever seen rowing up close… so everyone is starting something brand new.
Our Spring program will begin March 2nd. We will be accepting brand new rowers with no previous experience. Our Summer sessions are also described below!
Summer 2026!
Summer is a wonderful time to try rowing! What could be better than going out on the river in the sunshine and cruising around in boats with your friends? At Rose City the summer sessions are designed to be fun, less focused on competition preparation and more focused on rowing fundamentals. It’s a great time for kids to try it out. We prioritize having an excellent athlete-to-coach ratio, and offer the best price-per-practice in town.
This Summer we’re offering four, two-week sessions for experienced rowers and beginners. Practices will be held Monday through Friday.
Participants can sign up for as many sessions as they want. Beginners can start any session.
Sessions are $140. (10 practices) Program fees cannot be pro-rated in the summer.
Session One: June 22 – July 3
5:45am – 8:00am: Early morning class for Experienced rowers. This is the primary session for experienced athletes (Grade 8 – Collegiate).
9:00am – 12:00pm: Mid-morning class for Experienced and Beginner rowers. This is an alternate class for experienced athletes. Beginner rowers are welcome (Rising 7th graders – rising 12th graders).
Session Two: July 6 – July 17
5:45am – 8:00am: Early morning class for Experienced rowers. This is the primary session for experienced athletes (Grade 8 – Collegiate).
9:00am – 12:00pm: Mid-morning class for Experienced and Beginner rowers. This is an alternate class for experienced athletes. Beginner rowers are welcome (Rising 7th graders – rising 12th graders).
Session Three: July 20 – July 31
5:45am – 8:00am: Early morning class for Experienced rowers. This is the primary session for experienced athletes (Grade 8 – Collegiate).
9:00am – 12:00pm: Mid-morning class for Experienced and Beginner rowers. This is an alternate class for experienced athletes. Beginner rowers are welcome (Rising 7th graders – rising 12th graders).
Session Four: August 3 – August 14
5:45am – 8:00am: Early morning class for Experienced rowers.This is the primary session for experienced athletes (Grade 8 – Collegiate).
9:00am – 12:00pm: Mid-morning class for Experienced and Beginner rowers. This is an alternate class for experienced athletes. Beginner rowers are welcome (Rising 7th graders – rising 12th graders).
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Join Our Community!
Rose City is proud to serve the greater Portland area. Our athletes attend over 35 area high and middle schools and come from as far away as Vancouver, West Lynn and even Eugene! Our aim is to be a club where people from any background can come and feel welcomed and valued as a member of the team. Every day we strive to make our environment inclusive and comfortable.
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Improve Yourself!
No athletic experience is necessary- we are simply looking for kids who love being on the water, working with teammates towards common goals, and improving themselves! Rowing is a low-impact, non-contact sport that people can do their entire lives. It is common to see 70-year-olds racing at regattas! Rowing is an endurance sport and top rowers are famously some of the fittest athletes on earth. It is immensely satisfying to watch our young participants develop the physical, emotional and mental skills to perform at a high level. No one who joins our team has ever rowed before… but many leave our doors with college scholarships as a result of their dedication and enthusiasm.
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Compete!
Rose City is a nationally competitive program. Not everyone on our team chooses to race, but those who do get exposed to many valuable life lessons- and exciting experiences! RCRC races regularly in the northwest region, but we also travel to places like Boston, San Diego and even Canada!
RCRC can be the first stop in a long and fruitful competitive rowing career for those athletes who choose to chase that dream. We work hard, race hard and love to compete.