Yes, parents are encouraged to join! Coaches value meeting parents because it helps them understand the athlete’s support system, and it gives families insight into the programs their child may eventually join. Due to space limitations, parents are invited to join from the second half of the day, after the erg and tank sessions.

Parents can attend:

• The recruiting talk with Steve Gladstone

• The coaches’ panel

• The 1:1 coach meeting opportunities

Whilst the athletes are erging we can suggest a few great coffee spots nearby!

Women’s programs (December):
Brown, Columbia, Duke, UNC, Syracuse, Washington

Men’s programs (December)
Yale, Penn, Columbia, Cal, Washington and Boston University

More coaches to be announced.

The U.S. system is very different. College coaches hold significant influence in admissions. Their support can meaningfully increase your chances of being accepted, especially at highly selective universities.

Strong academics still matter, but being a supported recruit creates an entirely different pathway compared to a standard applicant. Building relationships with coaches is essential if you want to get recruited to row in college.

No problem at all, the tank is only a small part of the day, and it isn’t a selection test. Coaches are focused on your erg, your attitude, and meeting you in person. If you’re a sculler, you’re not required to do the tank session. You can use that time to speak with the current and former student-athletes at the camp, they’ve been through the U.S. recruiting process themselves and can answer any questions you have about rowing, university life, or what to expect.

If you do decide you want to have a go in the tank coaches already know who sculls and who sweeps, so there’s no pressure to “prove” anything. The tank session will be a series of light technical drill, it is in static water so certainly not a race.

Many top U.S. programs look for athletes with strong sculling backgrounds because they have great boat moving abilities.

The camp is open to J16 athletes and older. Starting early is a major advantage. It helps you understand the process, avoid common mistakes, and gives you a clear goal heading into winter training.

Yes, your erg score does matter because it gives coaches a clear measure of your power and potential, but it’s only one part of the picture. The Talent ID Camp allows coaches to see far more than a number, it gives coaches context allowing them to see: your technique, mindset, personality, and growth trajectory.

Many athletes only PB in spring or summer, so the 6×500m format is a great way to show speed without the pressure of a 2k. (Top tip: pace it with controlled progression through the pieces.)

The workshop, led by Sholto, is designed to give you practical tools to improve both your erging and your rowing. 

It focuses on building consistent training habits, understanding what actually drives progress on the erg, learning how to balance schoolwork with rowing, and using simple mindset techniques to stay composed under pressure. The aim is to help you make steady, meaningful progress in your rowing and recruiting journey!

Yes. Many Division 1 scholarship programs are increasingly interested in athletes who have completed a three-year UK degree and still have two years of NCAA eligibility remaining. The process is the same: connect with coaches, showcase your potential, and understand your options.

Yes, a limited number of spots remain. Click below to claim your place!