The US Junior National team is a great experience for racing, and broadening your rowing resume. It’s also the perfect opportunity for you to set and work towards your personal goals. Teams are selected on erg times, your coaches recommendation, and you have to attend ID camp to be invited.. In order to submit your times you must be an individual member of USRowing. You can become an individual member by registering on this site (http://www.usrowing.org/join_renew/membershipoptions/index.aspx)

The cost for an annual membership is $45. Testing is done monthly and published online for college recruiters to see. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors, this is a great chance to have colleges start to look at you!! Seniors, you have this one last year to make the Junior team... Try something incredible!

The two main types of camps are development, and selection. Development camp allows for higher erg times, and does not compete internationally. Because they accept higher erg times, there are typically many more rowers invited. They compete at regattas within the US, and have a great time doing so. Selection camp is used to develop the US Junior National team that competes internationally during the summer. Selection camps generally only consist of two boats and have a very demanding training schedule. Both teams are coached by well-respected college coaches. Below is a chart of the testing timetable. Not every test is required, but the more you test the more exposure you have. Even if you do not reach the recommended times listed below, you are encouraged to test and submit your times to gain exposure.

*6K and 4K pieces are required in November, December, and January. They are also accepted in February and March in addition to 2K times.

**2K times are expected in February, March and April. In my experience, these are the most important tests.

If you have aspirations to do this testing please let Claire Coffey know. Even novice rowers can participate in testing! She will help you develop your erging technique, workout plan, and help you to set a realistic (yet aggressive!!) goal. This is an incredible opportunity for everyone! Coxswains: A coxswain resume and coaches recommendations needs to be submitted. A great tool for you is a tape recorder! She’ll show you how to use it to improve your skills!