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!
SPring 2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Dates:
February 10 - May 14
(One week off for Spring Break March 31- April 4)
Practice schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00pm - 6:00pm
COST
$520 per rower
*No one is ever turned away for lack of funds! Payment plans and scholarships are available. For more information email us at youthrowing@lakemerrittrowingclub.org. For a fee reduction or waiver please submit a Financial Aid Application.
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.
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
thank you to our donors
Lake Merritt Breakfast Club Charitable Foundation
