Youth Rowing at East Bay
East Bay Rowing Club is open to any students in 8th to 12th grade who live in and around the Oakland area.
DIscover Youth rowing with East Bay!
Welcome to East Bay Juniors (formerly Oakland United Rowing and the home of Oakland Tech rowing) — a program for 8th-12th graders in and around Oakland. Every young person has a place here, whether you attend one of our OAL partner schools, another Oakland-area school, or are homeschooled.
Why Row?
Develop leadership and teamwork.
Every seat in the boat matters — rowing teaches accountability in a way few other sports do.
Open doors to college.
Rowing offers some of the best NCAA scholarship opportunities of any sport — squads recruit large rosters every year, at every level of experience.
Build lifelong fitness.
Strength, endurance, and discipline that carry well beyond the racing season.
Race against other schools.
Build real athletic pride and compete in regattas throughout the fall and spring.
Join a community that lasts.
Teammates, coaches, and alumni who stay in your life well past high school.
Our program
East Bay Rowing provides year-round teams and summer camps for both novice and experienced rowers. Our experienced coaches focus on athlete development in an inclusive environment that welcomes all gender identities and backgrounds. We also offer financial assistance to ensure the program is accessible to all qualified participants.
Get started
We welcome year-round walk-ons, students of all athletic abilities, and no prior experience is necessary. Scroll down to sign up!
Here are ways to get involved:
- Attend a free Learn-to-Row session (follow us on Instagram to stay up to date)
Contact
our@eastbayrowingclub.org for more information about how to join East Bay Rowing Club's Junior program.
New This Fall: Free Rowing & PE Credit
East Bay Rowing Club is partnering with the Oakland Athletic League and OUSD to bring rowing to Oakland Tech, Oakland High, Skyline, and Life Academy, for free, and it counts toward PE credit.
Not like other rowing programs
Most youth rowing asks for a big commitment right away — 5 or 6 days a week before you even know if it's for you. This is different. You start at just 3 days, with land training right at your own school (no extra trip required) and transportation covered for water days at JLAC. You're training alongside our varsity team from day one.
Season
10 weeks, Aug. 10 – Oct. 10
Then join our Novice Team at the regular 5-day schedule.
3-Days per Week
Mon, Thu: 4:30–7:00 pm @ JLAC (on water)
Tue: 4:00–6:00 pm
@ your school (land)
Free for OUSD students at Oakland Tech, Oakland High, Skyline, and Life Academy
Not at one of these four schools? You're still welcome! Join the same schedule at our standard Novice rate. That includes other Oakland-area schools and homeschool students, just like the rest of our program always has.
Contact
oal@eastbayrowingclub.org for more information about how to get PE Credit for rowing at your OUSD High School.
NOVICE SQUAD
Our Co-Ed Novice Squad is for first-year rowers and coxswains new to the sport; rising 8th-12th-grade students who live in Oakland and its surrounding areas. The athletes on this squad learn boat handling, the rowing stroke, fitness, coxswain commands, and teamwork. The emphasis is on establishing a stable foundation in the fundamentals of rowing, being a team, and competing. No experience necessary. We welcome all athletes and all identities.
New this fall: start at 3 days a week
Every new novice this fall starts on a 3-day-a-week schedule, August 10 through October 10; enough to learn the sport and see if it's for you, without jumping straight into 5 days. OUSD students at Oakland Tech, Oakland High, Skyline, or Life Academy do this through our free OAL partnership (see above), and it counts for PE credit.
Everyone else starts on the same 3-day schedule at our standard novice rate. Starting October 12, every new novice moves into the full squad schedule below. Winter walk-ons welcome and join the full schedule immediately.
M, Th, F: 4:30-7:00 pm @ JLAC
Tues: 4:30-7 pm @ JLAC on land
Sat: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm @ JLAC
Fall 1
Aug 10- Oct 10
3-Days/Week
OUSD Students: Free
Non-OUSD Student: $426
Fall 2
Oct 12 - Dec 19
5-Days/Week
$789 for the remainder of fall
(for novices completing the OAL season)
Spring
Jan 5 - May 15
VARSITY SQUAD
Our Varsity Squad is for experienced youth (9th-12th grade) rowers and coxswains who live in Oakland and its surrounding areas and are continuing to build a stable rowing foundation. The athletes on this team train to race in local and regional regattas. The emphasis is on helping an athlete achieve their own personal best in teamwork, determination, persistence, and rowing technique. Experienced rowers are welcome to walk on at any time. We welcome all athletes and all identities.
New this fall for OUSD Varsity rowers
If you're at Oakland Tech, Oakland High, Skyline, or Life Academy, three of your five weekly practices (Mon, Tue, Thu) are now covered through our free OAL partnership — no cost, and it counts for PE credit. You're only billed for Friday and Saturday: $32/week, $284 total for the 9-week OAL season (Aug. 10 – Oct. 10). Standard pricing resumes after Oct. 10.
Not an OUSD student at one of these four schools? Nothing changes. The standard schedule and pricing apply as always.
M, Th, F: 4:30-7:00 pm @ JLAC
Tues: 4:30-7 pm @ JLAC on land
Sat: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm @ JLAC
$1500 per semester for 2025/2026
$375/month
OUSD students:
$284, Aug. 10 – Oct. 10 (Fri/Sat only)
standard rate resumes Oct 12. $375/month
COACHES
Sorin Koszyk
Varsity Coach
Morgan Jackson
Varsity Coach
Glen Cullings
Coach-At-Large
Maya Sun
Novice Coach
Allen Demorest
Novice Coach
Frank Clayton
Performance Coach
Ailis Paplau
Substitute Coach
Health + Nutrition Specialist
Heather Krakora
Executive Director
Substitute Coach
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does it cost?
Summer Camp fees are $350 per week-long session. For our regular season programs fees for the 2026/27 season are $1500 per semester. All regular season fees can be paid in monthly installments via automatic withdrawal. Uniforms are required, and rowers must be members of USRowing (our insurance requires this.)
What is the member registration code?
The iCrew registration code is "readyall".
Are scholarships available?
Rower Scholarships are available and reduce monthly dues payments for those whose financial resources are limited. One of EBRC's goals is to make rowing accessible, and the Club is committed to doing so within the limits of its annual budget. Scholarship applications are reviewed by the East Bay Rowing Club's Financial Aid Committee. Rowers and their parents/guardians can apply for scholarships by emailing submitting an application through Financial Aid, or emailing any questions to financialaid@eastbayrowingclub.org.
Does my child have to attend an Oakland Public High School?
Not necessarily. We welcome all rising 8th - 12th grade students (this includes homeschooled children as well).
Do parents volunteer?
Yes! Youth rowing programs are like any high school sport: they succeed with the help of parents and guardians. There are several excellent volunteer opportunities, and families will be asked to volunteer when and where they can.
Where is more detailed information?
Virtually every aspect of being a rower and parent/guardian in is captured in the Blue Book. This online document has complete information on practices, regattas, volunteering, expenses, coaches and equipment. If you want to learn all about how this program works, this is the resource! In addition, our coaches are SafeSport trained, and you can find our SafeSport Handbook here.
Can I start at any time?
YES! For summer camps, you can register for any available session. During the regular season, we welcome novice walk-ons at any time; no experience is necessary. For our varsity teams, all rowers with a year or more of experience are welcome to walk on at any time. We welcome all athletes and all identities.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS
Send us a message on any topic. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
