Camps

World University Games Team Camp

The World University Championships (WUC) occurs in even 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 Games (WUG) in odd 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 2026 World Rowing University Championships in London, Ontario August 13-15. Athletes invited to this team will be required to complete a training camp in Ann Arbor, MI (sweep) prior to departure for competition. University of Michigan Men's Head Coach Gregg Hartsuff will lead the men's team and Eastern Michigan University Head Coach Kemp Savage will lead the women's team boats for WUC.

Competition Dates:

August 13-15, 2026

See below for training camp information. The training camp will include racing at the 2026 Canadian Henley Regatta in St. Catharines, Ontario giving athlete an additional opportunity to race and prepare for the World University Championships.

Location:

London, Ontario

Events:

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

Estimated Departure:

August 11, 2026

Cost:

This is a self-funded opportunity. We estimate the costs to be between $3,800 and $4,600 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:

Applications are open NOW with an April 15th deadline

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

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.

Coxswains

Coxswains: All coxswains should read through the published Coxswain Selection Procedures. Upon reading the procedures, qualified coxswains may submit their additional materials (race recording, etc.) by completing this FORM. This is in addition to submitting their application through the USRowing Member Portal as instructed above. Additionally, please instruct your current Head Coach to submit your recommendation from by completing this FORM. All coxswain must submit an application through the USRowing Member Portal HERE
- Coxswain Requirements for 2026: Coxswain identification and selection for a World Univ ersity Camp will be based on a multi-faceted evaluation process, with a primary focus on time spent in 8+’s going World Class Speed.
  - Men's Crews: Sub 5:45
  - Women's Crews: Sub 6:25