Portland Collegiate Rowing

LOCR is home to Portland Collegiate Rowing, an intercollegiate team for rowers from Portland State University and Portland Community College.

LOCR is a place for everyone, including college students.

We want to create a hub for collegiate athletes from all schools in the Portland area to come together and row. Whether you are a part of a university club team or an individual looking for a way to stay in shape this year, this program is for you!

Our coaching philosophy is all about being inclusively competitive. This means that new rowers, regardless of your skill level, are encouraged to get on the racecourse by the end of your first three months of rowing. For experienced rowers, while you will be able to race and train in your competitive lineups, you always need to be open to rowing—both in practice and at regattas—with rowers who are new to the sport. You never know when the novice rower you are helping train might be the athlete who will push you to a new competitive level in the future. 

Sign up for spring season today!

No rowing experience? No problem! Fill out an interest form here and register at the link below.

Winter training ends 2/14, and spring season will run from 2/24–6/6.

Winter Season Overview

  • Practice Schedule

    The collegiate team practices with the LOCR Masters team.

    M/W/F: 5:30–7 a.m. or 7:30–9 a.m.

    (5:45–7 a.m. or 7:30–8:45 a.m. when indoors)

    The spring season goes from Feb. 24–Jun. 6, 2025.

  • Billing

    PSU offers a generous discount for collegiate rowers committed to the team. If you’re not a PSU student, reach out to us at collegiate@lorowing.com to discuss options!

  • Location

    Portland Collegiate Rowing practices at LOCR’s facilities.

    Boathouse: 350 Foothills Rd
    Warehouse: 255 Foothills Rd

    Lake Oswego, OR 97034

  • Spring Regatta Schedule

    Mar 1: LOCR Ergathon

    Stay tuned for more regatta dates!

Who is eligible?

To row with Portland Collegiate Rowing, you must . . .

  • Be a full-time university/college student 35 years old or younger. (Email us if you are a part-time student or are over the age limit.)

  • Have basic swimming skills (Be able to tread water for 10 min).

  • Have means to get to practice (car, bus, and carpool for those living near PSU*).

  • Be in good standing with your school and with our club.

*Carpool options depend on the term and your team members’ ability to carpool.

Committing to the Team

While no rowing experience is required to join our team, we are looking for athletes who will respect our values and be a dedicated teammate. These means that if you commit, you must be able to attend almost every practice, training camp, and regatta.

Have questions?

Check out our FAQ or reach out to collegiate@lorowing.com.