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Build Speed. Build Athletes. Shape Futures.

Cascades Rowing Center develops athletes for the highest levels of rowing through proven high-performance coaching, evidence-based performance systems, and a culture of excellence.


The CRC U19 High Performance Program is designed for driven junior athletes seeking a professional training environment grounded in proven coaching, individualized development, data-driven training, technical excellence, and long-term athlete progression.

Modeled on international high-performance principles, CRC provides a junior pathway toward collegiate, U23, national team, and international development.

Applications open Fall 2026.

Mission

Our mission is to develop high-performance rowers through proven coaching, evidence-based training systems, and a culture that prioritizes excellence, safety, integrity, and long-term athlete growth.

CRC exists to strengthen the future of high-performance rowing in the Pacific Northwest by creating a daily training environment where serious athletes can develop the technical, physical, and competitive skills required to progress in the sport.

Who it’s for

Designed for Athletes Who:

  • Aspire to compete at the highest junior levels

  • Want advanced coaching within a structured development system

  • Are motivated by high standards and daily training culture

  • Are actively working toward collegiate recruitment preparation

  • Want long-term progression in the sport

  • Are ready to train with consistency, accountability, and intent

Why train at CRC?

CRC is focused on the development of elite rowers through a complete high-performance system.

Athletes train at CRC because of:

  • Pacific Northwest high-performance environment

  • Proven coaching methodology

  • Data-driven athlete development

  • Small boat development emphasis

  • Olympic pathway mindset

  • Athlete-centered progression

  • Safety, integrity, and transparent leadership

This is more than a seasonal rowing program. It is a structured year-round performance environment built around one goal: helping athletes get faster and develop the habits required to succeed at the next level.

Summer 2027 Inaugural Program

CRC Summer High Performance Program

The CRC Summer High Performance Program is designed for athletes who want to train in a professional daily environment focused on speed, progression, and long-term development. Athletes will train through a structured performance block built around technical improvement, physiological development, race execution, and individual progression planning.

Summer Launch Block:
June–August 2027
Focus: Technical speed, aerobic development, national championship preparation, and sculling performance

Program Format: 12-week performance cycle
Target Competition: Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
Applications Open: Fall 2026

Join the Founding 2027 Cohort

Be part of the inaugural class shaping a new high-performance pathway in the Pacific Northwest.