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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.

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 2027 Inaugural Program

CRC Summer High Performance Program

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.