World Rowing

The ultimate goal of a rowing athlete is to become an Olympic Champion. Reaching full potential as an elite rower takes years of hard training and it is usually the athletes with the longer experience who achieve the best results.

PARA-ROWING

Para-Rowing is rowing or sculling open to both male and female rowers with a disability who meet the criteria set out in the Para-Rowing Classification Regulations and Bye-Laws. The sport is practiced by athletes in at least 27 countries from 5 regions and continues to grow.

UNDER 23

A rower may compete in an under 23 event until 31st December of the year in which he/she reaches the age of 22. Under-23 rowers tend to be rowers who are too old to race as juniors but are still in need of further development before they can rank amongst senior rowers.

JUNIOR

A junior rower is 18 years old or younger and often first begin to row in school. Competitive junior rowers aim to compete at the World Junior Championships and there is also a strong community of competitive school rowing worldwide.

UNIVERSITY

Being a student and a rower helps shape and influence the lives of young students. Rowing at university comes at an important stage in life, often a time of exploration, of new experiences and of learning. World Rowing University is a community that brings together student rowers, be they aspiring internationals or novices, to share university rowing experiences from across the globe.

MASTERS

A rower may compete as a Masters rower from the beginning of the year during which he or she turns 27. Masters rowers compete at the World Rowing Masters Regatta. Masters rowing also focuses on the health and fitness benefits of rowing, socializing and forming friendships.

COASTAL

Coastal rowers row on the open sea in a boat designed for wavy water. Not only does coastal rowing develop physical well-being, it is also very exhilarating.

INDOOR

Indoor Rowing has been widely used in rowing training for many years. But recently, indoor rowing has grown from a tool for off-the-water training for the serious rower to a sport in its own right.

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