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2024 Summer Programs

Utah Crew offers a range of summer programs for youth of all experience levels.

Learn to Row Camp - a 4 day camp teaching the basics of rowing. 8:30 to 10:30 AM.
June 10 - 14 or July 22 - 26 (No camp on 7/24)
Cost: $100

Steps to Take Before Starting Registration

Before registering, please note there are pre-requisites to registering that you should complete first:

1.  You need to complete our Swim Test and Medical Release forms and have them available to upload while registering.

2.  You need a US Rowing Association ID.  Here are instructions to get one:

Utah Crew requires every rower to have a basic US Rowing membership. Go to https://www.usrowing.org/join-or-renew-membership/ to sign up. Make sure to enter the Utah Crew Club Code: KJ3AU. While signing up for membership, make sure you sign the US Rowing online waiver as part of the US Rowing signup process.

*Swim Test not required for Winter Indoor Training or Salt Lake Indoor Rowing Championship.

READ THIS! HANDBOOK AND SAFETY POLICIES

Recreational Rowing - open to all rowers who have completed at least the Learn to Row Camp. Further advance your rowing skills in a low pressure atmosphere. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 to 10:30 AM throughout the summer. 3 sessions available:
- June 10 - June 29
- July 1 - July 19
- July 22 - August 9
Cost: $180 per session or $400 for all three session

Recreational Program

This program is appropriate for new rowers
who are not ready to compete and would like to try rowing in a relaxed atmosphere,
and for experienced rowers who are unable to commit to practicing five days per week. Practices are three days per week. Athletes have the option to compete at local regattas.

The cost for the recreational program for Spring 2024 is $550.

Financial Assistance Available!

Utah Crew strives to create an environment in which anyone who wants to row, can row. State and locally funded Youth Athletic Grant Scholarships may be available to athletes who qualify for free or reduced lunch programs or Medicaid. When scholarship funding through state or local grants is not available, Utah Crew will continue to evaluate all scholarship requests by local area rowers demonstrating economic need.

In addition, we work with athletes and their families to ensure all rowers are able to participate, regardless of the above eligibility requirements.

If you are a rower interested in more information or would like to apply for financial assistance, please contact us at info@utahcrew.org.

High Performance Camp - Participants in this camp must have at least one season of rowing experience. Athletes will train 8 sessions per week in preparation for competing in the Rowfest National Championships in Oklahoma City July 14-16. Practices will be 7-9 AM Monday through Saturday and 5-7 PM Tuesday and Thursday.
Dates: June 10 - July 16
Cost: $1100 (Not including the cost of travel and the Rowfest regatta)

The Racing Team

The Utah Crew racing team is open to youth ages 13 to 18 who want to be part of a nationally competitive team. We strive to help each athlete reach their full potential within an environment of safety, fun and increasing levels of challenge. Practices are held 5 days per week. Attendance at all practices and regattas is expected.

The cost for the racing team for Spring 2024 is $800 plus a $100 refundable volunteer fee*.

*The on-line registration form will indicate a total fee of $900, payable at registration.

Regattas & Special Events

Covered Bridge Regatta
April 13 - 14; Eugene, OR

Southwest Regional Championships
May 3 - 5; Sacramento, CA

Brine Shrimp Sprints
May 11; Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Tribune writes about Olympian Kathleen Noble

The Salt Lake Tribune recently interviewed Kathleen Noble, the first rower to represent Uganda at the Olympics, and her coaches, Linda and Ahsan. Read the article here.

Salt Lake Tribune writes about rowing in Utah

The Salt Lake Tribune published an article on rowing at Utah Crew, Waterford and Park City.
The article can be found here.

Utah Crew

Utah Crew is a non profit rowing club that provides recreational and competitive rowing programs for youth ages 13-18. We are supported by parents and community donations.

Utah Crew is truly a great fit for those looking to cultivate their athleticism and make life long friends. Rowing is the ultimate team sport and not only helps kids to enhance their fitness, but also their community and social skills through racing and team bonding. Novices (those with no prior rowing experience) are encouraged to join our recreational or racing team.

Our Coaches

Click here to learn more about our Coaches.

Head Coach Linda Iqbal and Varsity Coach Ahsan Iqbal

Ways to Support Utah Crew

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DIRECT YOUR SMITH'S CHARITABLE REWARDS TO UTAH CREW HERE: Create or log in to Smith's Account. Under "Community/Smith's Inspiring Donations" use organization # 74907

Updates & News

2018 Wasatch Mountain Head

By camille | Nov 24, 2018

7 Entries and 7 Wins! Photos Report on Wasatch Mountain Head Race on September 22, 2018 Waterford, Fort Collins (FC), and Utah Crew (UC) competed today in junior events at the Wasatch Mountain Head Race in lovely Park City, Utah.  Utah Crew had another successful regatta with 7 wins.  All our boats won their races,…

2018 Brine Shrimp Sprints

By camille | Nov 24, 2018

UC Successfully Defends Brine Shrimp Cup! Utah Crew hosted the 2018 Brine Shrimp Sprints with competitors joining us from Park City Rowing Academy Juniors and Masters teams and from Waterford.   All the athletes proved their mettle rowing in cold and wet conditions for May.  Utah Crew successfully defended the cup winning the overall team…

2017 Head of the Wolf Regatta

By camille | Nov 24, 2017

Utah Crew Tops with 8 Entries for Today’s Race UPDATE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017:  Photos here! UPDATE ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2017:  Here are final results. UPDATE @ 1 PM MOUNTAIN TIME:  I am hearing unofficially that the Boys Novice 4 and Novice Single both got first place! PRE-RACE POST:  The team headed out after practice…

Camp and Row 2017

By camille | Nov 24, 2017

Another successful event Sixteen Utah Crew rowers, several family members, Coach Linda and her husband, and two dogs (Corona and Mr. Bubbles) headed up to Moon Lake in the Uintas this weekend for team building and some fantastic rowing! The weather was great with sunny days and cool nights and only a few off-and-on showers.…

W2- Makes Grand Finals At 2017 Southwest Championships!

By camille | Nov 24, 2017

Placing second in their heat with just .001 seconds to spare, our women’s pair of Zoe Glasgow and Samantha Kelsey became the first ever Utah Crew team boat to make the grand finals at Southwest Regional Championships and only the second ever after Max Milavetz in the M1x last year. Zoe and Sam placed 6th…

Utah Crew Has Successful Mountain West Regatta

By camille | May 17, 2017

Utah Crew competed at the Mountain West Youth Rowing Championships on May 13th and walked away with a haul of gold and silver medals and two provisional qualifications for Youth Nationals despite being one of the smallest clubs there. It was great day! See full results here (https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/results/5196_8709.pdf) and see below for placement. 16 hours…

Utah Crew Makes Final 4 at 2016 Henley Royal Regatta

By camille | Nov 24, 2016

In Utah Crew’s first ever international competition, our M4+ made it to the final four of the Britannia Challenge Cup of the 2016 Henley Royal Regatta. Making semi-finals day at Henley is a rare accomplishment for any rower, with over 12 crews eliminated in just our event. Rowers Tyler Stevens, Harrison Unruh, Maxwell Milavetz, Samuel…

Utah Crew Sponsors

Interested in supporting Utah Crew?

Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant

The California Avenue Rowing Center was made possible in part by a grant from the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation.

Reagan Outdoor

Regan Outdoor is a generous supporter of Utah Crew, helping us spread the word and reach out to our community!

Become a sponsor

Become a sponsor of Utah Crew, and help us support youth athletes in Utah.
For more info, email info@utahcrew.org.