Race for Team USA

Talent Identification & Development

USRowing collects erg scores for all athletes who want to be considered for the National Team. Scores will be considered for discretionary invitations to selection camps. USRowing expects athletes to submit at least one 6k and one 2k during the 7-month period in which the data will be collected. If an athlete wishes to submit scores, it must be submitted before the last day of the month and will be reviewed within the next seven days. 

Erg Testing Requirements 

• All athletes submitting times must be United States citizens.
• Testing must be done on a stationary C2 ergometer.
• Results must be able to be verified by a coach and their contact information must be provided.
• All erg tests will be listed as open rate. If athletes submit scores that were rate capped, they may indicate so on the submission form but the rate cap will not be posted.

• March 2025 Testing
• February 2025 Testing - Updated 4.7.25
• January 2025 Testing - Updated 4.7.25
• November December 2024 Testing - Updated 4.7.25
• Other submissions from 2024 Testing

Coxswains

In order to be considered, relevant international experience as a coxswain at elite level is required. World Championships (U19, U23, Seniors, Para, Coastal) or World Cups and comparable international events are examples of elite-level competition. The other criteria that will be considered are:

1. Athlete’s specific technical skills;
2. Athlete’s team dynamic;
3. Athlete’s experience;
4. Audio;
5. Weight;

6. Meets the minimal eligibility criteria set forth in the selection procedures.

   Coxswains interested in being considered should apply HERE. All applications should be received by May 16th.