Juniors/U23 Programs
Your child belongs in the Pensacola Rowing Club
The Pensacola Rowing Club’s Junior program is for middle and high school athletes who want to learn the sport and compete. Rowing is a great way to connect with friends and make new friends while getting outside and being active.
We offer four distinct seasons, allowing young athletes to explore rowing without the pressure of year-round competition. Many experts agree that it’s beneficial for kids to rotate between sports, and our program is designed to serve as either a supplemental sport or a primary sport for your child. Whether your child is looking to try something new or wants to add rowing to their athletic repertoire, we welcome them to our community!
Dates
Fall: September thru November for longer races (3 miles)
Winter: December and January for indoor races on Concept2 Erg
Spring: February thru April for state championship
Summer: May thru July for national level races and development camps
Location
All practices will be held at the PRC Boathouse in Bayview Community Center.
Practices
Fall practices are Monday through Thursday 4:30 to 6:30 PM and a few Sundays to be determined
Ages
We have a program for nearly all school-age children. Our competitive programs are for middle school (6 grade and 11 years of age) and high school.
We offer an introductory program for elementary school-aged kids.
College Recruiting Support
Ava Dejong signing her official scholarship offer to Villanova in 2024.
What is possible?
In our short history, Pensacola Rowing Club has successfully prepared young athletes for high school rowing and beyond. Our dedicated coaching staff has helped juniors earn spots on collegiate teams at prestigious universities, including FSU, Villanova, UConn, Stetson, Harvard, and more. Rowing is a great way to create opportunities for your child!
Carson Clanton signed a scholarship with UConn in 2025
"Pensacola Rowing transformed my son from someone who thought he wasn't a 'sports kid' into a Division 1A athlete. Thank you PRC!"
Fees and costs
Dues
Program fees are based on the season the child participates in. Dues range from $300 - $1,000 per season. Based on the number of athletes and competition schedule. Discounts available for multiple children, annual dues paid in lump sum, and family memberships.
Regattas
PRC makes an effort to include the cost of regattas in the dues; however, there may be additional costs for certain regattas outside of this region. Regatta costs are calculated on a per rower basis.
Volunteering
Teamwork is needed to help keep the fees as low as possible. As such, we do ask families to contribute by volunteering. If parents can't volunteer, there is a buy-out option.
General Competition Calendar
We will not make all these races each year; however, these are the opportunities.
Fall - Longer Races 4000-5000 meters
- Head of the Bayou in Pensacola
- First Coast Head Race in Jacksonville
- Head Of The Charles in Boston
- Head of the Hootch in Chattanooga
Winter - indoors on Concept2
- Pensacola Erg Championships
- NOIRC in New Orleans
- Erg Sprints in Alexandria, Virginia
- CRASH-B in Boston
Spring - Sprints of 1500-2000 meters
- OARS Regatta in Orlando
- North District Championship in Jacksonville
- State Sculling Championship in Sarasota
- State Sweep Championship in Sarasota
Summer - Sprints of 1500-2000 meters
- Windermere Cup in Seattle
- Stotesbury Regatta in Philadelphia
- Scholastic Nationals in TBD
- USRowing Youth National in TBD
- USRowing Club Nationals in TBD
- Halifax Regatta in Daytona Beach
- Canadian Henley Regatta in Ontario, Canada
Juniors Summer Program 2025
A 10 week development program for U19 rowers. Includes introduction to rowing and learn to row for novices. Experienced rowers spend time on technique, small boat skills, and fitness. Participation in regattas during the summer is optional. Program will attend Halifax Regatta in late July.
RegisterJuniors Fall Program 2025
A 12 week fall program (September through November) to train both advanced and novice rowers for competition. Practices are Monday through Thursday 4:30-6:30 PM and a few Sundays 3:00-5:00 PM. Fall season is more relaxed and attendance is flexible. Full-Time rowers attend at least two practices a week. Part-Time are a different category from competitive fall rowers. Part time only attend 10 or fewer practices and can be coordinated with Coach Tim for registration. Every junior rower needs to register in the fall!
Race Calendar
October 5 - Head of the Bayou, Pensacola
October 11 - First Coast, Jacksonville (tentative)
November 1-2 - Head of the Hooch, Chattanooga
November 22- Capital City Invite, Tallahassee
U23 Rowing Program
The U23 Program is a monthly program designed for athletes to continue training and racing after they have finished high school. The program is year round. U23 rowers have the opportunity for access to coaching and equipment at scheduled practices. U23 rowers are required to put in hours assisting the juniors program and facilitating management of the U23 program. Note: the program will sponsor college club teams through coordination with the PRC head coach. This is a competitive program with set hours of practice.
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