Voices In Rowing

Whether you've rowed, coached, volunteered, refereed, led a regatta, or are the parent of an athlete, you have contributed to rowing in the United States, and are an important part of our shared rowing community. 

USRowing has evolved, as all organizations do over time. We've seen success and positive change, as well as our fair share of missteps and challenges. Like any good athlete, we strive to be coachable — committed to learning, improving, and getting better every day. That’s why your voice matters here.   

As we look to the future—especially with the LA Games on the horizon—we believe it’s our collective responsibility and opportunity to shape the future of our sport and advance its legacy. To do that, we need to hear from you. 

There are several ways for you to share what’s most important, what’s working, and what needs to improve. Opportunities for feedback include a member survey, virtual forums per stakeholder group, leadership groups, and and our annual All Member Meeting. 

We hope you’ll take part and appreciate your honest feedback. 

— All of us at USRowing 

Engagement Opportunities

Leadership Group Opportunities 

With rowing growing and the U.S. set to host the Olympics and Paralympics, USRowing is launching Leadership Groups to strengthen community connections and advance the sport. 

These groups will work directly with USRowing decision-makers, represent diverse voices, and help promote a positive, enthusiastic rowing culture nationwide. 

Will you join us?  

We seek committed volunteers to provide insight, strategic input, and represent the wide range of rowing disciplines—from grassroots to high performance, from sculling, sweep, adaptive, coastal, and indoor to coaching. 

Purpose:  

Rowing's Leadership Groups serve as advisory and advocacy channels within the National Governing Body.   

This is an opportunity for your participation in the future of rowing.  Add your voice to other nationally-minded rowers and others, while expanding your own rowing community and experience.

Click here to learn more about all available opportunities.

Click here to apply. The application window closes on August 31, 2025.

Surveys

Masters Rowing Survey: 

If you participate in masters rowing in the United States, this survey is for you! Please share your perspective and help USRowing serve you better. It only takes 5 minutes - and it's anonymous. Click here to complete. 

Annual Member Survey:

This annual, anonymous survey will help inform USRowing's path forward when it comes to membership, communications, programming, and more. As the rowing community continues to expand and change, it has never been more important to understand the unique and evolving needs of our members. 

This survey closed on June 26, 2025. Thank you for participating. Stay tuned for results. 

Virtual Rowing Forums

Join USRowing leadership to weigh in on the course ahead. The USRowing team will structure the session based on questions from attendees, present ideas for membership engagement, and listen to feedback from all our stakeholders – from parents and coaches to coastal and adaptive rowers to indoor enthusiasts and administrators. 

To make space for others, we encourage members to register for the session that's most relevant to them. 

Adaptive and Para Rowing Forum 2

• For administrators, coaches, board members, and parents involved with or seeking to be engaged with adaptive or para rowing.
• Monday, January 12, 2026, 3 p.m. ET
• Register here.

Club Rowing Forum 2

• For administrators, coaches, board members, and parents involved with non-scholastic clubs.
• Monday, January 12, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET
• Register here.

Masters Rowing Forum 2

• For masters rowers and coaches of masters athletes.
• Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 8 p.m. ET
• Register here.

Scholastic Rowing Forum 2

• For athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators involved with scholastic rowing programs.
• Monday, January 12, 2026, 8 p.m. ET
• Register here.

Regatta Directors Forum 2

• For regatta directors and regatta volunteers.
• Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 11 a.m. ET
• Register here.

Collegiate Rowing Forum 2

• For athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators involved with collegiate rowing programs.
• Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 3 p.m. ET
• Register here.

Coastal Rowing Forum 2

• For athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators interested or involved with coastal rowing.
• We'll give a status update on the coastal scene and answer questions from the community.
• Thursday, January 15, 2026, 12 p.m. ET
• Register here.

Member Meetings

Annual All Member Meeting  

The 2025 Annual Member Meeting was held on July 31, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. Click here to watch the full recording. The 2026 meeting information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.