US Rowing

About USRowing

USRowing is a nonprofit membership organization recognized by the United States Olympic 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 and Olympics.

More than 16,000 individuals and 1,100 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 - Rowing 101

Click the links below for basic information about the sport of rowing. This section includes a viewer's guide, quick facts, a glossary of terms, and much more.

• Viewer's Guide
• Rowing Quick Facts
• Glossary of Rowing Terms
• Eleven Rowing Insights
• Sweep Rowing Vs. Sculling
• Rowing Classifications
• Equipment
• The Race
• The Stroke
• Race Watching Tips

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