Junior Rowing
Join the Team!
Who is Eligible?
- Anyone in grades 6-12 (ages 12-19)
- No Experience Necessary
- Athletes welcome, or we will train you to be an athlete!
Everyone new to rowing will be considered “Novices” and will get to race other Novice teams from California, Arizona and Utah. Age category racing in Under 15, Under 17 and Under 19 also available.
Our Head Coach has over 40 years of Junior Coaching experience and has won 5 National Titles, sent athletes to all the best Universities and the Olympics.
Lake Las Vegas is one of the best sites for rowing in the world. Major college teams fly here to practice and race throughout the year.
Getting Started
There will be a Junior Informational Meeting at the Lake Las Vegas Sports Club 101 Via Vin Santo, Henderson on Monday Aug 15th at 4:00pm. This is not mandatory, but a way for juniors and parents to meet the coaches, current athletes and other parents and talk about the team. If you want to get an early start you may sign up for a LEARN TO ROW HERE. The first practice will be at 4:00 pm on Tuesday August 16th at the LLVRC Boathouse. Any interested junior athlete may come to any practice to join. Normal practice schedule is Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 4 – 6:00pm, and Sat 7-9am. Novices are required to come at least three days a week but 5 days a week is recommended. Extra “Make up” days are Wed 4-6 pm, Sat and Sun 7-9 am.
Please fill out our Junior Crew Questionnaire
Lake Las Vegas Boathouse Directions: Follow Lake Lake Vegas Blvd to end, Turn Right on the gravel/Dirt road and carefully go down the hill. You will see the Boathouse Compound in the distance. Park on the left side outside the fence.
Benefits of Rowing
- Enhances teamwork skills (e.g. communication, problem solving, leadership, etc.)
- Improves cardiovascular fitness, strength, and mental fortitude
- Rowing is an NCAA and Olympic sport
- College opportunities are available to the most competitive athletes
- Rowing is a low impact exercise with very few injuries
- You can row and be competitive for your whole life
- It's FUN