Camps

Beach Sprint Camp Opportunities

USRowing will host two-day Beach Sprint Identification Camps at various locations nationwide. Open to all athletes eligible for the national team, these camps will include both on-land instruction and on-water practice sessions. Locations and dates will be updated as they become available.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Day 1: “The Basics and Beach Sprint Preparation”

Presentation: Learn about Beach Sprints and what to be aware of on the open water
Beach Orientation: Learning about the beach you will be rowing on, the equipment you will be using, and boat handling.
On the water: Get used to getting in and out of the boats and rowing in the waves.
Lunch
Time-Trial Racing: Head Beach Sprint Racing

Day 2: Beach Sprint Racing Finals

Mock race training: Practicing the beach sprint and entry and exit into the boat, as well as going around the buoys.
Head-to-head racing: Athletes will get to engage in some head-to-head racing, just like a real beach sprint race.
Lunch
Debriefing

COST: $250 per athlete – this includes meals. If an athlete needs housing, there will be an additional cost.

Planned Locations and Dates

Registration for all ID Camps is OPEN!

Cleveland, Ohio 5/31/25 – 6/1/25

Local Clubs
9AM-5PM Daily

New Bedford, Mass 8/2/25-8/3/25 - TBC

New Bedford Rowing Foundation
9AM-5PM Daily

Long Beach CA 8/9/25-8/10/25

Long Beach Rowing Association
9AM-5PM Daily

South Jersey, NJ 8/16/25 – 8/17/25 - TBC

Viking Rowing Club
9AM-5PM Daily

HOW TO REGISTER:

1. Log into your USRowing Member Portal HERE

2. Click “Camps” on the left side of your screen

3. Select “Apply"

4. Register for the 2025 Beach Sprint ID Camp

NEXT STEPS:

All registered athletes will receive an invitation to a private Zoom meeting for the ID camp on or before Tuesday, May 20th. This link is not to be shared with anyone besides the registered individual and their immediate family. Only athletes listed as registrants will be allowed to add erg scores to the submission form.