YOUTH RECREATIONAL PROGRAM
Lake Merritt Youth Rowing (LMYR) is a recreational, non-competitive program that offers youngsters, ages 13-18, the chance to try the great sport of rowing on beautiful Lake Merritt in the heart of Oakland! Participants in our recreational program will build technique and skills in a fun, safe environment without any competitive focus. Absolutely no rowing experience or knowledge is needed!
registration for summer YOUTH RECREATIONAL ROWING is now open!
Dates:
JUNE 15 - 19TH
JULY 20 - 24TH
AUGUST 3 - 7TH
Monday through Friday (1 week)
10:00AM - 1:00PM daily
Cost (1 week) - $150 per rower
FALL YOUTH PROGRAM
More information will be posted soon
financial aid
Lake Merritt Youth Rowing (LMYR) promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the sport oF rowing by welcoming all youth and eliminating financial barriers.
the program has never turned away a participant due to financial need.
if you need help covering the cost of registration, Please apply for a full or partial fee waiver below.
Required FormS
Please email completed forms or print out and bring to the first day of practice.
Athletic Waiver (Athletic Waiver in Spanish)
Completed Swim Test or Online Swim Test Waiver*
* The City of Oakland Aquatics department is unable to offer swim tests at city-run pools during COVID-19 closures. Any Lake Merritt Youth Rowing participant who has not submitted a completed swim test to the program in the last two years will be required to either wear a life jacket provided by the program or have a parent or guardian complete this online swim waiver form in order to participate.
Coaches
Our coaches this Summer are:
Connie Weyhenmeyer: Connie has been coaching youth and adult teams of all skill levels for over 20 years. She began coaching at Lake Merritt Rowing Club in 2009 and currently coaches the LMRC Recreational Team and Learn-to-Row classes.
Selena Cortez: Selena is excited to return for her fifth summer coaching the youth camps. She rowed all four years at Berkeley High Crew where she was stroke seat of the Varsity 8+. Currently, she's a student at Cal State Sacramento. Every summer she looks forward to getting the next generation into rowing.
Phoebe Dedlow: Phoebe rowed for 4 years at Berkeley High and finished her first year rowing at Washington State. She loves the community that rowing provides and is so excited to be coaching learn to row camps this summer!
Rose Lightfoot: Rose is returning to the Bay Area this summer after spending her high school years as a coxswain at Choate. In the fall she will continue coxing at Brown University. She is looking forward to getting kids out on their lake for their first time.
Eliana Haigh: Eliana, is a coxswain for the Men's Team at East Bay. She has been rowing since middle school, and plans to attend St Marys College of California in the fall. Being part of an amazing team, racing competitively, and gaining valuable skills through the sport is why she loves rowing.
HElp Support us
We are always in need of donations to keep this rewarding program running. Please consider donating today!
or mail to:
Lake Merritt Rowing Club
c/o LMYR Donation
P.O. Box 1046
Oakland, CA 94604
LMYR continues to monitor State and Federal guidance on COVID-19 precautions, and will update protocols accordingly.
Cleaning Protocols
Safety Guidelines
Email: youthrowing@lakemerrittrowingclub.org