World Rowing Junior

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Welcome to the official page for Junior World Rowing, global governing body of the sport of rowing

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This page will provide you with information specifically about junior rowing.

A junior rower is eighteen years old or younger, racing nationally or internationally. Junior rowers can race in all boat classes, from 1x to 8+s. The ultimate aim of competitive junior rowers is to reach the World Junior Championships and represent their country. The World Rowing Junior Championships often launch junior athletes to future successes as under-23 and elite rowers. Junior rowers are selected to row for their country after a series of trials throughout the year, where they must race various distances in singles and small boats, a process very similar to elite rowing selection. International junior rowers can also be selected to compete in the Youth Olympic Games.

Junior rowers often first begin to row in school, and there is now a strong community of competitive school rowing worldwide. Most nations have national school regattas held annually. In school rowing there is a strong focus on crewboat rowing, teamwork, inclusivity, commitment and ambition.