Welcome to Charlotte Youth Rowing
Charlotte's Rowing Team for High School & Middle School Students
Be Kind, Row Hard!
Fall Season Is in Action!
Come & see CYR in action! We compete regionally across North and South Carolina, as well as Tennessee.
CYR Offers year-round Rowing
Fall Season
Winter Conditioning
Winter Conditioning
Fall Season runs from Mid-August to Early November. Fall regattas, otherwise known as Head Racing, consists of 4000- 5000m races. Training in the Fall involves longer distance conditioning, focus on technique & form, and lots of fun.
Winter Conditioning
Winter Conditioning
Winter Conditioning
At CYR rowing can be a 3-4 season sport! Winter condition training moves inside, and runs mid- November to early March. We focus on aerobic training using the rowing ergometer (Concept 2 rowing machine) and strength training using free weights and body resistance. Are you a spring or fall athlete looking for some winter conditioning? Come join us!
Spring Season
Summer Programs
Summer Programs
In NC, we are able to start getting out on the water towards the end of February! Spring season for rowing is considered "Sprint Season" the races are shorter (1500- 2000m), athletes race across 6 -8 lane courses depending on the regatta. Season runs early March through mid- June.
Summer Programs
Summer Programs
Summer Programs
At CYR we offer a handful of opportunities to get on the water. We have week long skill and specialty training camps, learn to row camps and more. Our Summer camp schedule is released mid- January.
yOUTH NATIONAL championshipS- Summer 2026
We're going to Nationals!
3 boats headed to USRowing Youth National Championships!
June 11th thru 14th, Sarasota, Florida.
Charlotte Youth Rowing proves again we can compete amongst the best!
Mens 4-
Womens 2x
Mens U17 2x
Southeast regionals championship-2026
For the Fifth Year in a row CYR is sending numerous boats to USRowing Youth National Championship!
Earning Bids:
1st Place Mens U17 2x
1st Place Womens U17 2x
2nd Place Mens 4-
Honorable Mention:
1st Place U15x - GOLD for our Middle School team!