National Learn To Row Day

USRowing's National Learn to Row Day (LTR Day) is scheduled for Saturday, June 1. In conjunction with USRowing's United We Row initiative, this year's theme is “A Seat in the Boat for Everyone.” Rowing clubs across the country are encouraged to welcome and celebrate newcomers to our sport via this annual tradition.

5 Must Haves for Your Learn to Row Day

1. Safety as Your #1 Priority: Allow participants to focus on rowing by making them comfortable at your boathouse. Match them with the appropriate equipment, understand their swimming ability, and build safety education an exciting learning opportunity. View LTR Safety Guidelines HERE.

2. Insurance to Cover Your LTR Participants: All participants and guests should sign a paper copy or digital copy USRowing waiver to be covered under your policy for the day.

3. “Know Your Why” and Deliver: Decide the needs of your organization and know why you are running LTR Day. Then deliver a positive experience to participants to keep them coming back. A boathouse tour, carrying the boat, and trying rowing on an ergometer might be what you need to “hook” your newest rowers.

4. Team-Building and Community: One of the most important things we all take from rowing is the friendships. That can start on day one! Build in icebreakers and empower participants through your LTR Day program. View LTR Boathouse Inclusion tips HERE.

5. A Next-Step to Keep Participants Engaged: To capitalize on the new-to-rowing energy, before LTR Day participants leave the boathouse, make sure they know what to sign up for next and how!

Promotional Materials

Print this poster to share your LTR with your community!

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Learn to Row Toolkit

Erg Giveaway: Enter to Win!

This Learn to Row Day, USRowing, in partnership with Concept 2, is offering THREE CHANCES to win a brand new Concept2 RowErg. The entrance fee? A commitment to making sure there’s a seat in the boat for everyone.

Giveaway 1:

Calling all club leaders! Complete USRowing’s “Opening the Boathouse Doors” course by Saturday, June 1, to be automatically entered into a prize drawing for a brand new Concept2 RowErg.

“Opening the Boathouse Doors” is only available on The Launch, USRowing’s new learning experience platform powered by Acorn. All current USRowing members can access The Launch through the USRowing member portal.

Giveaway 2:

On Friday, May 17, USRowing and Concept2 will publish a list of resources via Instagram for organizations looking to diversify their boathouses. Running Friday, May 17, through Saturday, June 1, each reshare (via Instagram stories) will be automatically entered into a prize drawing for a brand new Concept2 RowErg.

Giveaway 3:

Happy National Learn to Row Day! This Saturday, June 1, let us know you’re participating! Whether running or attending a Learn to Row Day activation, tag @USRowing and @Concept2inc in your Instagram stories to be automatically entered into a prize drawing for a brand new Concept2 RowErg.

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Additional Resources

Link with RegattaCentral

RegattaCentral is offering their online registration services for FREE to clubs that sign up to host a LTR Day with USRowing! Email sales@regattacentral.com for more information.