The ORU Middle School Program offers younger students who wish to join the Junior Team an effective and fun-based introduction to fitness and the sport of rowing. Students will learn how to row in big boats (boats designed for four or eight rowers) and receive the individual attention needed to make the most out of their rowing experience. They will learn how to carry the equipment and get in and out of the boat. They will learn proper rowing technique, how to improve their balance and make turns, and have a clear understanding of what may go wrong in various situations (and how to fix them). All of the middle school rowers will take turns coxing (steering the boat) and rowing, allowing them to learn all the rules and terminology that are used in the sport. During the winter months, practices will move to land, where students will focus on developing strength and endurance through erg and weight training. As rowers improve their overall fitness, rowing technique, and ability to balance in the boat, they will be encouraged to compete in local scrimmages within ORU and/or against other teams.

The Junior Team Middle School Program runs from September through May. Team members have the option to continue training during the summer months.

Practice is 3-days per week, Monday-Wednesday-Friday, from 4-6:30 pm.*

Cost is $195 per month.

* During the year, the Junior Team coaches may approach rowers and coxswains they feel are ready to be part of the ORU Racing Team.
The ORU Racing Team practices 5 days per week (M-F) from 4:00-6:30 PM. Cost is $250 per month.   

BEFORE YOU JOIN…

we encourage All students new to the sport to complete a 2-week ORU Summer Learn-to-RoW CAMP Session Before making a commitment to joining the ORU Junior Team Middle School Program.

The camp sessions, offered every two weeks during the months of July through August, are designed to teach students the foundations of the sport, Giving them them the opportunity to “TRY IT OUT” And see if rowing is a good fit!