Youth Learn to Row - September 2025

Des Moines Youth Rowing

Your new favorite sport is waiting for you!  Get on the water, make new friends and see what the sport of rowing can do for you!

Easter Lake Boat Rental

Youth Learn To Row

Youth rowing events in Central Iowa! Grades 8-12 can learn to row, compete, make friends and join a team of youth rowers from all over central Iowa.

One 2-hour morning session, designed to give youth a first taste of the sport. Hosted by the Des Moines Rowing Youth Program at our Easter Lake Boathouse.Format: We'll start with the basics of the stroke on the erg (rowing machine), rowing terms, coxing, and parts of the boat. From there, we will transition to how to get in and out of the boat and go out on the water in an eight-person boat with a mix of new and experienced rowers. You'll apply the basics you learned on the erg and begin learning to row on the water.Limitations: Open to youth in Grades 8-12 (ages 12-18). Youth will be required to wear a lifejacket while on the water.What to Bring: Wear athletic clothing with tennis shoes and socks. If you are wearing shorts do not wear baggy ones as they can get caught on the tracks of the seats. Bring a WATER BOTTLE and sunglasses or a hat.In Case of Inclement Weather: Coaches will notify of a cancellation via text.Waiver: all participants will be required to sign our waiver. Please print here and bring completed to your session: https://icrew.club/dmrc/docs/2025%20DMR%20&amp;%20Des%20Moines%20Waivers.pdf