Row with Us!
Interested in joining one of our teams? Learn more about program options and billing below.
Program Descriptions
Classes are held at the Charlie Brown Water Sport Center boathouse at 350 Foothills Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97034.
When weather conditions prohibit us from being on the water (and during winter training, from around November until March) classes will move inside to our row studio at the clubhouse at 255 Foothills Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97034.
Where do we practice?
What do I need to do before my first practice?
An active US Rowing membership, yearly signed participation waiver, float test, and medical information form are required prior to the first day of class. See detailed instructions here. No personal equipment required!
Classes consist of both sweeping (rowing with one oar) and sculling (two oars) single and team boats. When we move indoors for weather, athletes will train on Concept2 ergs (rowing machines) and free weights.
What are practices like?
A minimum two-hour volunteer commitment to the club (or $50 donation) is required per class. Regatta fees are not included in membership dues and will be billed separately.
Anything else I need to know?
Why get up before the sun, sometimes in the cold and rain, to work out on the river?
Rowing is a team sport, where you work together with up to eight other rowers to glide in perfect rhythm across the water. It’s also an individual sport, where each stroke you take is an exercise in mental and physical strength and discipline.
Rowing combines the collaboration and accomplishment of team sports with the beautiful PNW outdoors—stunning sunrises, abundant wildlife, and views of the city of bridges and roses.
What’s so great about rowing?
“Competitive rowing is an undertaking of extraordinary beauty preceded by brutal punishment.”
Masters (Adult Rowing)
What is Masters rowing?
The Masters program is for rowers 21 years and older who have successfully graduated from a Learn-to-Row class or who have prior sweep and sculling experience.
We practice year-round and are usually on the water from March to November. In winter, we train at our clubhouse on Concept2 ergs.
Practices are held Mon., Wed., & Fri. Participants can choose between the 5:30–7 a.m. or 7:30–9 a.m. session (5:45–7 a.m. or 7:30–8:45 a.m. in winter). Open rows are offered seasonally.
When is practice?
Youth Rowing
What Youth rowing programs does LOCR have?
LOCR has rowing programs for middle school and high school, with high school being split into two levels (novice and varsity).
When are practices?
For winter training, LOCR offers two class options for youth rowers: Competitive (5x a week) and Recreational (2x) a week. Both classes are open to middle and high school students.
Competitive: M–F 4:15–5:45 p.m.
Recreational: T/Th 4:15–5:45 p.m.
Winter training goes from December 11–February 14, with several holiday breaks built in.
Learn-to-Row
Learn-to-Row classes are for adult athletes who have no rowing experience or those returning to the sport who want a refresher course. All you need is a desire to learn and have fun!
Who are Learn-to-Row classes for?
You’ll learn rowing basics first on a Concept2 erg (rowing machine) and then on the water. Our classes emphasize technique, safety, and fitness. While our classes focus on sculling, depending on class size you may have opportunities to learn sweep rowing as well.
What will I learn in a Learn-to-Row class?
When are classes?
Due to weather conditions, we only offer LTR classes April–October. However, stay tuned for Learn-to-Erg class offerings in the winter months!
Collegiate Rowing
LOCR is home to Portland Collegiate Rowing, an intercollegiate team open to rowers from PSU, PCC, and other Portland colleges and universities. No prior experience needed!
Which colleges row with LOCR?
When are practices?
Collegiate practices with Masters rowers on M/W/F 5:45–7 a.m. or 7:30–8:45 a.m. Check out the collegiate team’s website for more information.
Billing Info
Adult Rowing
Masters classes (age 21+) are billed as a flat monthly rate paid before the start of each month. If you wish to end your membership, you can cancel before the next month’s payment and still finish rowing the current month.
Masters classes are $150/month. This includes three coached practices a week, monthly evening Crew & Brews, and scheduled holiday and weekend rows.
For winter training only, Masters can instead purchase a punch card to attend any 9 practices. Punch cards can be purchased here.
Regatta and trip fees will be billed separately.
Learn-to-Row classes last one month and are $300.
Youth Rowing
In all seasons but winter, LOCR has Middle School, High School Varsity, and High School Novice teams. Winter youth class registration is instead split into 5x or 2x a week practices and are open to all youth 12 and older.
All youth programs are billed through this partner website and can be paid in full or in three installments.
Youth Competitive (5x): $832.50 in full or $277.50/month
Youth Recreational (2x): $400 in full or $133.33/month
Regatta and trip fees are billed separately.
Check out what financial aid options we have for youth rowers.
Collegiate Rowing
Collegiate dues are billed quarterly on the PSU quarter system (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).
Costs vary per term but are usually generously subsidized by PSU.