USRowing’s United We Row initiative focuses on supporting rowing programs, coaches, athletes, and anyone interested in advancing the sport of rowing to diversify and grow their programs. It represents the power of rowing to bridge divides, unite athletes across differences, and push the community forward.
United We Row is the commitment by the USRowing team to make rowing a place where the rowing community feels a sense of belonging and valued as unique individuals – across all teams including membership, competition, learning & development, high performance, and safeguarding.
United We Row includes training and education, grants and scholarships, storytelling and visibility, and community and mentorship. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategic Plan, developed by USRowing staff and the DEI Committee and published in 2023, provides a path forward for this work through 2028.
We believe there is a seat in the boat for everyone to reap the vast rewards our sport offers – no matter their gender, race, ethnicity, native language, religion, ability status or Veteran status. Making that happen takes awareness, intention, and commitment for those who want to invite people into rowing and keep them here.
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