Camps

U23 Selection Development Camp

Athletes not invited to the USRowing U23 Selection Camps will be invited and are encouraged to attend the USRowing U23 Men's Selection Development Camp in Oklahoma City, Okla. or the U23 Women's Selection Development Camp in Ann Arbor, Mich. The application for these camps will be included in the 2024 U23 Selection Camp Application located within the USRowing member portal. Athletes will be invited to Selection or Selection Development Camp based on their stage of development and readiness to compete at the 2024 U23 World Rowing Championships.

Athletes not invited to the USRowing U23 Men’s Selection Camp are encouraged to attend the USRowing U23 Men’s Selection Development Camp in Oklahoma City, OK. This camp will be run out of the OKC National High Performance Center under the direction of Justin Stangel and a minimum of one other coach. The camp will run for approximately three weeks.

Camp Purpose and Target Athletes

This camp is a bridge between collegiate rowing and U23 selection camp, with a focus on developing skills, processes, technique, and mindset to give athletes the tools they need to take their rowing to the next level. All rowers will be training in both small and big boat combinations, with an emphasis on small boats (pairs, doubles, and singles).

The top 24 male athletes (22 rowers, 2 coxswains) who were not invited to U23 selection and who have at least one year of U23 eligibility will be invited to this camp to further prepare them for the following year. Remaining spots will be filled based on applications and coaching recommendation for athletes who are between 18-21 years old, who have not yet considered an elite path for themselves but meet or exceed developmentally-adjusted standards. Athletes that do not have an additional year of U23 eligibility may be considered for this camp if space allows. Invitations are sent via email on a rolling basis from early-April through mid-June until all 24 spots are filled.

U23 Men's Selection Development Camp

Dates: June 22-July 12, 2024
Location: Oklahoma City National High Performance Center
Coaches: Justin Stangel and Connor Walters

Camp Cost
$1995 This fee covers coaching, training facilities, equipment, housing and meals.

Housing
Athletes will be housed in the student apartments at Oklahoma City University, a 10-minute drive from the boathouse.

Transportation
Athletes are responsible for the travel to camp on June 21. Shuttles will be provided from the Oklahoma City Airport (OKC). In an attempt to reduce costs for this camp, we are asking for five athletes to bring their own cars to assist with the daily camp transportation between the dorms and the boathouse, these athletes will be provided $200 gas cards.

Optional Extensions with OKC National High Performance Center Summer Camp
Option 1
Dates: July 13-15, 2024
Purpose: Compete at USRowing RowFest (Summer Nationals)
Cost: $200. This fee covers coaching, training facilities, equipment, housing, meals, entry fees and racing at RowFest (USRowing Summer Nationals).

Option 2
Dates: July 16-August 4, 2024
Purpose: Continue developing skills and racing experience at Canadian Henley
Cost: $1000. This fee covers coaching, training facilities, equipment, housing, meals in OKC, lodging, entry fees and gear at Canadian Henley (July 30 - August 4). Does not include meals in Canada and travel to St. Catharine’s.

Camp Requirements
Prior to the start of camp, all invited athletes must be a USRowing member (Championship Member), have a valid ECG, have completed SafeSport training, and have a background check. For help with any of these items please visit the National Team Compliance page or email Wendy Wilbur (wendy.wilbur@usrowing.org). USRowing highly encourages all athletes to get vaccinated prior to camp.

Interested athletes should contact Reilly Dampeer (rdampeer@riversportokc.org) with any questions.

*Please note that the U23 Men's SDS is being offered at this price point due to the strategic partnerships OKC High Performance Center maintains. USRowing wishes to thank the OKC High Performance Center for their work to make this camp affordable for developing athletes.

U23 Women's Selection Development Camp

Phase 1: Training Camp and Speed Order

Location: Washtenaw Rowing Center/Skyline Crew (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Dates: June 24-July 12, 2024
Head Coach, Grace Latz, 2016 Olympian (Washtenaw Rowing Center/Skyline Crew), Site Director
Coach Kit Bennett (Washtenaw Rowing Center/Skyline Crew).

Cost: $4,250 - includes housing, meals, coaching, boats, facilities.
Participant Limitations:
        20 athletes roster spots available
        2 coxswain roster spots available

Phase 2: Optional Racing at Canadian Henley

Location: Washtenaw Rowing Center/Skyline Crew (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Dates: July 15-Aug 4 (2 weeks of training, 1 week of racing)
Head Coach Kit Bennett (Washtenaw Rowing Center/Skyline Crew)

Cost: $1950 - includes training, entry fees, housing for race week at Henley, travel to Henley and back, if required. Does not include housing during the training period, sublets/connections can be arranged with athletes.