Camps

Participating Host Camps

Cornell U23 Development Camp

• WHEN: June 16 to August 10, 2025
• COST: $975
• DISCIPLINES: Men Sweep, Coxswain, Lightweight, Heavyweight.
• QUALIFICATIONS: At least 1 year of collegiate rowing and racing experience, sub 6:20 2k time for heavyweights, and sub 6:30 for lightweights.
• COMPETITION: Canadian Henley
• OBJECTIVES: Development of small boats skills by training and racing, primarily in 2- and 4-. Sculling may also be incorporated based on interest and experience of athletes. Athletes will  row on the water six mornings a week: Mon-Fri 6:30-8:15am, Sat 8-10am.
• INCLUDED: Facility and equipment use, coaching, boat insurance and uniform, Canadian Henley Regatta entry fees, equipment transport to regatta, housing and coaching at regatta.
• NOT INCLUDED: Housing during camp, meals, USRowing membership, personal transport to regatta.
• COACHES: Sam Pratt, Todd Kennet, and Ben Olson

Badger Development Camp

• WHEN: June 16 to July 15, 2025
• COST: $650
• DISCIPLINES: Women Sweep, Scull, Coxswain, Lightweight, Heavyweight.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Some previous rowing experience.
• COMPETITION: USRowing RowFest National Championship
• OBJECTIVES: To row small boats (sweep and sculling) and grow in technical rowing abilities.
• INCLUDED: Racing fee's, trailer fees, camp uni order, and equipment rentals.
• COACHES: Vicky Opitz, Hadzo "Hodge" Habibovic, Meg Gibson

Crescent Boat Club

• WHEN: June 4 to August 10, 2025
• COST: $550
• DISCIPLINES: Men, Sweep, Scull, Heavyweight.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Current collegiate athlete with a sub 6:20 2k score.
• COMPETITION: Independence Day Regatta and Canadian Henley
• OBJECTIVES: Small boat development while creating competitive boats for the Independence Day Regatta and Canadian Henley.
• INCLUDED: Entry fees, coaching fees, and uniforms.
• NOT INCLUDED: Housing during camp, meals, USRowing membership, personal transport to regatta.
• COACHES: Matthew Weaver, Gary Wielgus 

Marietta Training Center

• WHEN: June 16 to August 10, 2025
• COST: $500
• DISCIPLINES: Men, Women, Sweep, Scull, Coxswains, Lightweight, Heavyweight.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Competitive collegiate or post-collegiate athlete interested in training in and racing singles.
• COMPETITION: RowFest, Summer Sprints, and Canadian Henley.
• OBJECTIVES: Develop proficiency in singles - competitive success primarily in singles; secondarily in larger boats (sculling as well as sweep).
• INCLUDED: Facility access, equipment, coaching, racing shirt, transportation for equipment to regattas, and regatta entry fees.
• COACHES: Greg Myhr, Brooks Spires, Brooks Spires, Gregorio Puntarelli

Heartland Development Camp

• WHEN: June 23 to July 12, 2025 & July 28 to August 7, 2025
• COST: $200
• DISCIPLINES: Women, Sweep, Scull, Heavyweight.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Open to any U23 and Senior Team eligible athletes.
  • Rowers: Open weight athletes interested in attending camp should have a 2000 meter ergometer score under 7:25. Lightweights should be under 7:40 at weight.
  • Height, weight, and overall time spent rowing will be taken into consideration along with erg score.
  • Athletes who do not attend the University of Iowa should include a short letter of recommendation from their college or club coach.
• COMPETITION: To be determined.
• OBJECTIVES: To provide opportunities to U23 and Senior Team eligible women to row and race in singles, doubles, pairs, fours, and eights in a competitive environment, improve technique, and build fitness, strength, and confidence. Athletes will gain skills and knowledge necessary to compete for spots on U23 and Senior National Rowing Team.
• INCLUDED: Usage, transportation, and insurance of rowing equipment, fuel, staffing, and a camp tank.
• COACHES: Lowell McNicholas, Megan Fitzpatrick, Jeff Garbutt

Mendota Development Camp

• WHEN: June 23 to August 10
• COST: $600
• DISCIPLINES: Men, Sweep, Scull, Coxswains, Heavyweight, Lightweight.
• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Rowers: Heavyweight athletes interested in attending camp should have ergometer scores under 6:20 for 2000 meters. Lightweights should be under 6:30 at weight.  Height and weight will be taken into consideration along with erg score.
  • Coxswains: Coxswains should have at least a year of experience and will be evaluated on the basis of their coxing resume and weight.
• COMPETITION: USRowing RowFest National Championships, Canadian Henley
• OBJECTIVES: To provide opportunities for U23- and Senior Team-eligible men to row and race in pairs, fours and eights in a competitive environment, and to improve fitness, technique and racing strategy.  Athletes will gain skills and knowledge necessary to compete for spots on U23 and Senior National Rowing Team.  Athletes should expect to compete in 3-7 events at Club Nationals and Canadian Henley. The number of campers is limited to 40, however only 24 athletes will compete at Canadian Henley.
• INCLUDED: Costs cover use, transportation and insurance of rowing equipment, a racing tank, and regatta entry fees. At the first meeting on June 23rd, $300 is due by cash or check payable to UW Athletics, full camp fees must be paid by July 7th. Camp participants will be responsible for transportation and all housing/lodging expenses.
• COACHES: Beau Hoopman