Para-Rowing Talent ID
Recruiting, inspiring and driving talented individuals towards Paralympic podium success
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“I get the chance to learn from and compete against some incredibly driven and inspirational people in my day-to-day life. I am always challenged to be better and I now understand the strength of a team with common goals that looks after its own whatever may come.” – Lauren Rowles, Paralympic gold medallist, Tokyo 2020
Our GB Para-Rowing Team is hugely successful, winning 50% of the gold medals awarded in Paralympic rowing since its introduction in 2008. Without new athletes though, there’s a very real risk that we won’t be able to field a full team for each new Olympiad. So we’re always on the lookout for talented, driven individuals who have the right mental and physical attributes to make it as a competitive international para-rower. No rowing experience necessary!
Read on to find out more about what it’s like to be part of the programme and to register your interest in trying out for the team.
Is Para-Rowing for you?
The Paralympic Games provide a global stage where you can pit yourself against the best in the World, redefine your limits and build lifelong relationships with crew members and support staff. The emotions experienced atop the podium are only truly understood by a few; the journey to get there is extraordinary; and the impact of that success far reaching. Your road to that moment could start here.
Have a look at the profiles of the rest of the Para-Rowing Squad to see the diverse and unique journeys they have undergone to get where they are now.
What we will do to help you…
There are many different ways that you can progress through the Para-rowing performance pathway depending on your entry point to the sport. These include the armed forces and spinal units/prosthetics clinics as well as our Para Talent ID days (register your interest) and via rowing clubs.
Our pathway prospectus explains how we’ll support you through the paralympic performance pathway. This is summarised in the graphic below; start at the bottom and work up!
How can you get involved?
No rowing experience necessary!
Training to be an elite athlete in the GB Para-Rowing Team is not for everyone. But if you have commitment, passion, determination and a desire to achieve at the highest level, and are prepared to take on the challenge, we’ll do everything we can to get you to the start line – it’s a fantastic opportunity for the right person.
Other rowing options for those with impairments
If you’re interested in rowing but perhaps not at the Paralympic level, that’s fine; rowing is open to everyone! Adaptive rowing allows our sport to be adapted to allow anyone to take part regardless of any disability. Many clubs around the country offer adaptive rowing opportunities and you can read more about these on our adaptive rowing pages.
