High Performance Center Rowing Talent ID
Identifying athletes with the potential to successfully represent the United States at the World Rowing Championships and Olympic Games is a major objective of the OKC National High Performance Center.
Oklahoma City hosts several ID camps throughout the year to determine the ability of potential athletes and conducts ongoing talent assessment of both U23 and senior athletes in lightweight and open weight categories. The goal is not only to develop new elite athletes from the pool of existing young rowers but to recruit athletes from other sports to rowing.
Our Team
Our team is made up of athletes dedicated to the pursuit of the highest level of excellence in the sport of rowing. Our goal is to earn the honor of competing for our country internationally and bring prestige to ourselves, the United States and the OKC National High Performance Center. We champion each other as teammates and challenge each other as competitors. Our dedication, perseverance and drive embody the vision for the USRowing National High Performance Center as we strive to reach our goals.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to develop world-class athletes, and to ensure a clearly defined pathway for excellence in the sport of rowing.
If you are interested in learning more, please email us
2023 U19/U23 Summer Training Program
June 17-July 16* • OKC
April 15 deadline for application
The Oklahoma City National High Performance Center has played an important role in developing world-class athletes over the past ten years and continues to grow that legacy. We are committed to developing our future Olympic rowers.
The Oklahoma City National High Performance Center is hosting a Summer Program for highly-motivated U19 and U23 athletes. This program provides framework for developing and improving small boat skills and race performance. Through intensive technical work, focused training and racing, athletes will build their stroke and refine their approach to competition. This program is for athletes who have the long term goals of competing in World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Program
Coaches select athletes based on rowing experience/accomplishments, erg scores, and recommendations. Practices consist primarily of rowing, supplemented with erg work, cross-training, core strengthening and lifting. Weekly program workshops will focus on nutrition, sports psychology, biomechanics and goal setting. Racing includes Stars & Stripes and Summer National Championships.
Schedule
Mon-Fri AM/PM Sessions
Saturday AM Session
Sunday Off
Races
Stars & Stripes Regatta (incl. 500m Night Sprints), OKC, OK: June 24
USRowing Summer National Championships, Bethel, OH: July 13-16
* Optional: Canadian Henley, St. Catharine’s, ON: August 6-13. For those athletes who to continue training, there will be the option to also compete at Canadian Henley, at the additional cost of $300 (OKC expenses and entries/boat rental in Canada). This does not include travel to Canada.
Costs
Program fee: $600 (coaching, equipment, and race entry fees, boat transport fees).
Other considerations: Race travel, nationally and internationally, and incidentals are the responsibility of the athlete.
Race Travel
Responsibility of the athletes and parents to make arrangements for athlete travel and accommodations. To be discussed after application has been accepted. Equipment will be transported by OKC NHPC staff.
Erg Standards
Men U23: 2k – 6:10, 6k – 20:10
Lightweight U23: 2k – 6:22 and 6k – 20:50
U19: 2k – 6:25, 6k – 21:10
Women U23: 2k – 7:05, 6k – 22:40
Lightweight U23: 2k – 7:20 and 6k – 23:10
U19: 2k – 7:20, 6k – 23:20
Application
Apply HERE. Deadline is April 15, 2023.
For questions please contact: Reilly Dampeer at rdampeer@riversportokc.org
For questions please contact Reilly Dampeer at rdampeer@riversportokc.org