Governance

USRowing is a nonprofit membership organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. USRowing selects, trains and manages the teams that represent the U.S. in international competition, including the world championships, Pan American Games, Olympic Games, and Paralympic Games.

More than 75,000 individuals and 1,300 organizations strong, USRowing serves and promotes the sport on all levels of competition. USRowing membership reflects the spectrum of American rowers – juniors, collegians, masters, and those who row for recreation, competition, or fitness.

USRowing is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors.

Governing Documents

• By-laws (Updated 10/13/2023 to reflect requirements dictated by the USOPC's audit certification requirements)
• Articles of Incorporation
• Mission and Vision
• Rules of Rowing
• Abuse Prevention and Response Policy 
• Board of Directors Guidelines (Updated 6/4/2022)

Policies formerly consolidated in the USRowing Policy Manual

• Code of Conduct (Updated 10/13/2023)
• Gender Identity Policy (Updated 2/21/2023)
  • Gender Identity Policy FAQ
• Special Categories of Misconduct Procedures (Updated 10/13/2023)
• Grievance Procedures (Updated (12/11/2023)
  • Submit a Grievance
• Whistleblower Policy (Updated 10/13/2023)
• Conflict of Interest Policy (Updated 10/13/2023)
• Gifts and Entertainment Policy (Updated 10/13/2023)
• National Selection Event Due Process Checklist (Updated 12/1/2022)
• Elections Procedures (Updated 12/1/2022)

Committee Charters

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Charter (Updated 3/11/2023)
• High Performance Committee Charter (Updated 5/31/2023)
• Para High Performance Committee Charter (Updated 12/21/2021)

Board Committee Charters

• Compensation Committee Charter (Updated 3/8/2024)
• Finance & Audit Committee Charter (Updated 3/11/2023)
• Governance, Ethics, and Nominating Committee Charter (Updated 4/6/2024)
• International Relations Committee Charter (Updated 4/6/2024)

Athlete Council

• Athlete Council Charter (Updated 6/4/2022)
• Athlete Reporting Form (Posted 8/17/2022)