Veterans/Military Rowing League

For New and Experienced rowers.

In conjunction with Summer Rowing League (SRL), this 15-week program teaches the basics of sweep rowing in a coed team setting for those interested in a fun and challenging training program with the goal of competing at appropriate levels as skills progress. Participants start by learning the basics of the rowing stroke and join experienced military and veteran rowers as confidence and capabilities improve.

The program is designed for rowers of all abilities and skill levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans, to row together as a team in an eight-person shell. Teams prepare for racing in a mid-season and end-of-season regatta on the Cuyahoga River.

• A military discount would apply to eligible Military/Veterans who register for Veterans/Military programs
• Military Program Eligible: Active Duty Service Members, National Guard  and Reservists, Veterans/Service-disabled Veterans, Gold Star adult family members.

Program Info & Dates

2025 Dates TBD. Participants row once weekly with a dedicated team of veterans

1. Program days and time availability are dependent on enrollment.

2. Regular practice times which fall on holidays will be rescheduled through the WRRA Program Director at the convenience of the coach and crew. Typically makeups will beheld on Saturdays or Sundays and when equipment is available.

Novice crews: The first week will be off the water and include an in depth review of both equipment and the boathouse with a longer erg session to review technique and training.

All rescheduled practices MUST be coordinated through the WRRA Program Director

WRRA strongly encourages new rowers to participate in either a Veterans Learn to Row Day or a Learn to Row (LTR) session before signing up but not required.  

Program Costs

WRRA general membership, seasonal facility assessment & 35% military discount: TBD

A copy of your Military ID, DD 214 document, or Gold Star certificate required upon registration for eligible Military/Veterans.

Note: Sales tax (8%) along with a convenience fee of $1.25 will be added to each transaction. Other registration service provider fees are included in the program cost.

A payment plan is available during registration which adds 2 additional automatic payments 30 days apart after the initial payment at registration.

For additional registration information, contact programdirector@westernreserverowing.com

Sessions 

Boats leave and return to the docks at the times specified below. Participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to practice time in order to change, prepare equipment and meet with your team.

The Cleveland Rowing Foundation (CRF) locker rooms and showers are available to all registered WRRA members.

*Sessions are subject to change due to coaching availability and rower enrollment.

WEEKDAY EVENINGS

Fridays

5:45 – 7:15 pm

Regatta Dates

Saturday, June 21: Mid-season SRL Regatta.  

Saturday, August 9: End-of-Season SRL Regatta.