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Row together, go far.
 The
Foundation for Rowing Education (FRE) believes
the benefits of rowing should be accessible to
everyone. We have learned through our
own experience how powerful the benefits of rowing
can be, and we seek to bring those benefits to
children in underserved communities who might
not otherwise have the opportunity to row.
Rowing demands discipline. It rewards hard work.
It demands intense teamwork, and challenges individuals
to achieve beyond their own expectations. Success
in rowing requires skills that resonate throughout
our lives, and we know that when young people
learn these skills, their own success follows.
We know that the discipline and structure of rowing,
combined with caring and capable adult coaches
and mentors, can empower youth and strengthen
communities. We have seen it in our own programs,
and we need to do more.
Row4All is the national outreach
initiative of the Foundation for Rowing Education.
Developed by a team of coaches, rowers, and other
experts in youth development, Row4All's
goal is to expand the scope and impact
of rowing programs that are committed to
- Youth development
- Academic success
- Diversity
- Reaching at-risk populations
- Removing real and perceived economic
barriers to participation in the sport
Our goal is to provide a national platform of
key resources to these programs to assist them
in achieving their mission. To that end, Row4All
will offer:
- Networking with like-minded programs
to share best practices and foster partnerships
and collaborations
- Instructional materials, including
program manuals, coaching guides, marketing materials,
and other resources for coaches and staff
- Professional development for coaches
and program administrators, including seminars,
workshops, coach mentoring, and ultimately, a
Row4All coach certification program
- Funding opportunities: Through
the national network of the FRE, Row4All will
pursue significant resources to establish a grant-making
program that will give direct funding to new and
existing programs to expand and fulfill their
mission.
Are you a rower or coach interested in starting
such a program? Contact us to see how we can help.
Are you already involved in this kind of work?
We want to hear your story. Want to learn more?
Drop us a line. Talk
to us!
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