Changing lives
through a sport for all

East Anglia Youth Rowing introduces the sport to state school students in East Anglia. Many may not have considered rowing as a sport for them, we see it as a sport for all.


We value inclusion, challenge and aspiration.

We aim to empower young people across the region by providing accessible, inclusive opportunities to engage in rowing.

We partner with schools and communities to promote physical and mental wellbeing, teamwork, leadership and personal development.

We break down barriers to participation in a traditionally exclusive sport, and utilise its potential to build Cultural Capital and environmental awareness.

Through our programmes, we aim to inspire a lifelong love of rowing while fostering resilience, confidence, and a sense of achievement among all participants.

Rowing is fun
Rowing is rewarding
Rowing is a great community

Why Rowing?


  • Building Resilience: Rowing challenges students physically and mentally, fostering resilience that translates into recognising their potential.​
  • Promoting Confidence: Participating in rowing empowers students, boosting confidence through skill mastery and overcoming collective obstacles.​
  • Fostering Teamwork: Rowing cultivates teamwork skills, teaching collaboration essential for success in both sport and academic settings.

Inclusion

Rowing is the ultimate team sport.

It connects people of all ages and backgrounds. It is a sport that is often a home to those who haven’t connected with other sports.

Challenge

Rowing develops skill and athleticism.

No matter what level people achieve, there are always rewarding challenges.

Aspiration

Rowing builds self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience.

For some it can be life changing.

The EAYR programme is built on partnerships between schools and local clubs. We currently work with multiple schools and rowing clubs in Cambridge, Norwich and Lowestoft, and are expanding links with many other clubs across East Anglia. The programme is supported by the Henley Royal Regatta Charitable Trust and British Rowing's charitable foundation LoveRowing, and works closely with British Rowing's Eastern Region Rowing Council.

Contact us

Please get in touch with us for more information.

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