Youth Rowing in NWA

Youth & Junior Team Rowing on Lake Fayetteville

Four teenagers standing on a dock holding paddles, wearing matching blue T-shirts with a logo, during a sunset at a lake.

The Rowing Club of Northwest Arkansas offers a youth rowing program for ages 13-18 where athletes build confidence, discipline, and leadership while learning the exciting sport of team rowing. Whether your athlete is trying their first sport or looking for a new challenge, they'll find supportive coaches, encouraging teammates, and opportunities to grow both on and off the water.

$386 for Each Semester

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The Youth Program at a Glance

When?

We have a Fall and Spring Semester

Who?

Youth 13-18 Years

How Much?

$386 in one payment or monthly payments

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Our Team Culture

Every athlete is expected to:

  • Take responsibility for their actions

  • Treat teammates, coaches, and equipment with respect

  • Practice honesty, kindness, and inclusion

  • Work hard and encourage others

  • Leave phones in their bags during practice

In return, our coaches are committed to creating a positive learning environment built on encouragement, knowledge, safety, and mutual respect.

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Four boys sitting in a rowing boat docked at a wooden pier on a calm body of water, with a green treeline in the background, preparing for rowing practice.

Register for the Youth Semester

Fall Semester: September - January

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Youth Semester
$386.00

Athletes build confidence, discipline, and leadership while learning the exciting sport of team rowing. Sign up for the current semester. You can pay in installments or in a one time payment.

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  • Once you sign up for the semester you’ll receive an email with forms to complete, including the US Rowing Waiver and the Swim Certification Form. Please complete these and email them back before the first day of rowing.

  • Please note that the City of Fayetteville requires rowers over the age of 16 to pay a Lake Access fee of $40. You can pay the fee at this link.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Our Junior Rowing program is designed for ages 13-18.

  • We hold practice Monday through Friday 3pm - 6pm. You decide how often your student will attend. The rowing schedule changes based on season and staffing. Please contact for more detailed schedule information.

  • Yes. All participants must be able to swim and will complete a swim test to show that they are comfortable in the water. Capsizing is rare when proper safety procedures are followed, but our student’s safety is always our highest priority.

  • Wear comfortable athletic clothing that's easy to move in. A close-fitting T-shirt with shorts or leggings works well. All rowers are expected to wear shirts that fully cover the torso during all practices and activities.

    Shoes stay on the dock. In the boat, your feet will be secured using sandals attached to the shell, so many people prefer to wear socks for comfort.

  • Please bring:

    • A plastic or metal water bottle (no glass please)

    • Sunglasses

    • Sunscreen or other sun protection

    • A post workout snack

  • Competitions are held in the fall. Junior rowers will be invited to travel to regionally held regattas. We usually travel two to three times a semester. Regatta travel and lodging are in addition to membership fees.

  • Yes, the City of Fayetteville requires all members that are over the age of 16 to pay a $40 lake fee directly to the city. You may pay that here. It covers the full year.