World University Games

World University Games Team Camp

The World University Games (WUG) occurs in odd numbered years and is an international competition between participating countries. The competition is overseen by FISU (International University Sports Federation). FISU also offers the World University Championship (WUC) in even numbered years. The events offered in each competition are the same. The difference being that WUG has all (mostly) Olympic Sports together in one city over a one to two week time period, similar to an Olympic Games, and WUC is staged as individual sporting contests throughout the calendar year, around the world. Many rowing federations treat it as a development opportunity for athletes with international potential.

USRowing will invite 12-20 athletes per gender to go to the 2025 World Rowing University Games in Duisberg, Germany July 25-27. Athletes invited to this team will be required to complete a training camp in either Ann Arbor, MI (sweep) or High Point, NC (scull) prior to departure for competition. University of Michigan Men's Head Coach Gregg Hartsuff will lead the sweep team with Eastern Michigan Women's Head Coach Kemp Savage heading up the women's side and High Point University Assistant Coach Cory Conzemius will lead the sculling boats for WUG.

General Information

Dates:

July 25-27, 2025

Location:

Duisberg, Germany

Events:

8+, 4-, 2-, 2x, 1x, (for each gender) and Mixed 4X

Estimated Departure:

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Cost:

This is a self-funded opportunity. We estimate the costs to be between $5,000 and $6,600 per athlete, which will cover the full cost of the training camp (housing, coaching, equipment, etc.), the event competition fees, event lodging and food, event transportation, coaching, training fees, and a gear package. Contributions are tax-deductible.

Eligibility:

Athletes on this team must meet the following criteria:

Be a citizen of the United States and have a valid U.S. Passport
Be a championship level member of USRowing
Compliant with USRowing membership policies and US-ISUF policies
Be registered in a university recognized by their countries national academic authority in at least 3 credits in the past calendar year, working towards a degree or diploma
Be between 17 and 25 years old

Application Process:

Once logged into your account select "Camps" from the lefthand menu
Click "Apply" to 2025 World University Games Camp
Update all Athlete Metrics
Click "Submit"
Answer/update additional question
Click "Submit"

Additionally, athlete or their coach need to send a 20-30" video clip of their rowing at race cadence to coaches to be considered.

Coach Hartsuff: gregg.hartsuff@usrowing.org

Coach Kemp: kemp.savage@usrowing.org

Coach Conzemius: cory.conzemius@usrowing.org

Coxswains: Please submit your additional materials (race recording, etc.) by completing this FORM. Please instruct your current Head Coach to submit your recommendation from by completing this FORM.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

Application Notification: No later than April 25, 2025

Selection:

2K Standards: Men: Sub-6:10, Women: Sub-7:10. Others may be considered depending on race results, coach recommendations, and demonstrated potential for the Senior National or U23 Team.

Invitations will be heavily weighted on coaches’ recommendations and the video clips submitted.

There are no trials for this team, the group will be selected and priority boats determined as the camp evolves. All those selected will be racing in an event. We are not committed to filling every seat and will only accept candidates who have the potential to compete internationally.