Youth Team Philosophy

We encourage and empower young people to become capable and confident within the framework of a team-oriented competitive rowing program. OAR rowers learn effective and efficient rowing technique. Good technique paired with physical training helps rowers to go fast and meet their individual goals. Having fun keeps rowers coming back and learning to persevere. 

We strive for a safe, enriching, team environment, with deep threads of empathy, respect, and responsibility woven into the cultural fabric of the team. At our core, we want to teach, train and inspire, helping young people develop the skills and attitudes to achieve their goals in rowing and in life.