USRowing Para National Team

USRowing Para National Team

USRowing's Para National Team represents the U.S. at the highest level in international competition. U.S. Para rowers have won multiple medals at the World Rowing Championships and Paralympic Games.

USROWING PARA PATHWAYS


The Paralympic Games are not just about winning medals, they are also about inspiring others and breaking down barriers for all.  We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, hardworking, and have a passion for excellence. As an athlete with a disability, you have no doubt overcome countless challenges thus far.  We invite you to take up this next challenge and join our Paralympic Pathway.

 

CLICK HERE FOR PARA PATHWAY EVENTS 2024

 

Para National Team Erg Testing: Submit 2k scores according to your sport class at any time using THIS form.

Para Development Camp (CLICK HERE for detailed information)

Para Eligibility Forms 

Need to check your eligibility for Para rowing? Review the information here for Eligible Impairments and Para classification. Athletes with an eligible physical or visual impairment for Para rowing should also use this FORM. Submissions that indicate Para eligibility will be reviewed by USRowing Para High Performance staff for appropriate development opportunities.

RESOURCES

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To learn more about Pathways and the camps USRowing offers to support it, please visit our U19 and U23 National Team pages.

A Closer Look at Para Development Webinar (CLICK HERE)
World Rowing - Classification Process Defined (CLICK HERE)
World Rowing - Overview: Inside Para Rowing (CLICK HERE)

National Team Coaching Requirements

Questions?

Have questions or need more information? Contact Ellen Minzner, USRowing Director of Para High Performance.

Need to check your eligibility for Para rowing? Review the information here for Eligible Impairments and Para classification.

Athlete Information

USRowing is committed to fair play.  All athletes participating in selection for, and competing as a member of, all U.S. national rowing teams must be in compliance with United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), International Olympic Committee (IOC), United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), World Rowing and USRowing rules and requirements relating to banned substances, including but not limited to undergoing testing and obtaining and maintaining current therapeutic use exemptions as needed. Failure to adhere to anti-doping rules and requirements may result in an athlete losing eligibility to compete for the United States.