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Rowing is a sport which Britain is amongst the best in the world.  GB's Olympic and Paralympic rowers performed excellently in Beijing placing Great Britain first in the rowing medal table.

London hosts arguably the most famous boat race in the world, with Oxford and Cambridge Universities competing between Putney and Mortlake, and there are many opportunities for young people to row in the Capital.

There are many forms of rowing depending on the number of competitors, if there is someone to steer the boat, the number of blades each rower has and whether the boats race at the same time or do time trials - known as 'Heads'. 

At the London Youth Games, we run sculling events, where each rower has two blades. This is considered the best format for young developing rowers and is also an Olympic event. 

Top rowers need a blend of stamina, strength and technical skill, but everyone can enjoy the sport either competitively or recreationally. 

Did you know?

  • Team GB have won more Olympic medals in rowing than any other sport, with the exception of athletics
  • Mark Hunter, who won a rowing Gold in Beijing, competed at the London Youth Games for Havering

Who is it for?

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    • Boys: Age 11-18
    • Girls: Age 11-18

Competition Facts

  • There are male and female events in single sculls (yr11&12), coxed doubles and quads (yr10-12).
  • There are two mixed events: coxed doubles and quads(yr 7-9).
  • 250m Buoyed course

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Amateur Rowing Association »

The Amateur Rowing Association (ARA) is the governing body for the sport of rowing (both indoor rowing and rowing on water). The Association is responsible for the training and selection of individual rowers and crews representing Great Britain and for participation in and development of rowing and indoor rowing in England.

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