Race for Team USA

2025 Under 23 Selection Camp

Comprised of athletes that are invited for selection to race at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships and represent the United States on an international stage.

Application Open: NOW

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025

Application Assessment Period: March 15-April 1st

Athlete Notification: Rolling invites March 15-April 15

Waitlist: Yes

Testing Requirements: 2K and 6K completed by April 15. Athletes must submit their application by March 15 but can update their athlete profiles with new scores up until April 15.

Camp Start Date: June 16, 2025 (arrive June 15th)

Camp Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Camp Price: TBD

To Apply: Log in to your USRowing member portal HERE

Once logged into your account select "Camps" from the lefthand menu
Click "Apply" to 2025 U23 Selection Camp
Update all Athlete Metrics
Click "Submit"
Answer/update additional question
Click "Submit"

Additional Application Items

Rowers: Video at race cadence is recommended. Please email the video link directly to our U23 Head Coaches.

Men: Sergio Espinoza - sergio.espinoza@usrowing.org
Women: Sarah Trowbridge - trowbridge.sarah@gmail.com

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.

Updated Coxswain Requirements for 2025: Coxswain identification and selection for a U23 Selection 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

Scholarship: USRowing has limited funds available through the United We Row Scholarship Program. To apply please fill out this FORM. This application is separate from the U23 Selection Camp application located in the member portal. Both must be completed to be considered.

Race for Team USA

2025 World University Games

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 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: uofmcrew@gmail.com

Coach Conzemius: cconzem1@highpoint.edu

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.

Training & Preparation:

Athlete Reporting Dates

Sunday, June 20,2025 - Camp will begin on Monday, June 23, 2025

Training Locations:

Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Michigan (Sweep)

High Point, North Carolina (Scull)

Housing:

Included in both sweep and sculling locations.

Questions can be directed to Gregg Hartsuff (Sweep) and Cory Conzemius (Scull):

Coach Hartsuff: uofmcrew@gmail.com

Coach Conzemius: cconzem1@highpoint.edu

2025 Under 23 High Performance Winter Camp

USRowing will host 2025 U23 HP Winter Camps with the purpose of identifying and developing athletes for the 2026 U23 National Team. Athletes admitted to camps will participate in small boat training, physiological testing (lactate step test) and a U23 Winter Speed Order. Applications will be through the USRowing Member Portal. Date and location TBD.

United We Row Scholarship Program

The United We Row Scholarship provides financial assistance to athletes who are looking to pursue their passion for rowing by participating in USRowing camps and programs. Whether you’re an aspiring rower facing financial challenges, a leader promoting inclusivity, or a high-potential athlete, this scholarship is here to support your journey.

Who Can Apply?

The scholarship is open to rowers of all levels and encourages applications from those who:

Face financial barriers to rowing.
Demonstrate athletic potential and dedication.
Identify as part of an underrepresented group (e.g., race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+ status, disability, or first-generation athletes).

Application Process

Our process evaluates four key areas:

Financial Need – Reviewing financial challenges and need for support.
Athletic Background – Assessing 2k score, achievements, and potential.
Representation and Diversity Efforts – Recognizing identity and contributions to DEI initiatives.
Impact on Rowing – Evaluating how the scholarship will help grow the sport and increase inclusivity.

Click HERE to apply now and take the next step in your rowing journey!