USRowing Spring Youth Schedule Canceled

USRowing has canceled its entire spring youth racing series, including the Youth National Championships and the Under-17 and Under-15 National Championships.

The association announced its decision Thursday afternoon. However,
in making the announcement, USRowing’s statement stipulated that the Club
National Championships are still scheduled.

Additionally, consideration is being given to finding,
“additional
summer racing opportunities, as well as some spring virtual racing
opportunities, to provide to our members,” the association announced.

“Due to the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic, USRowing is announcing the cancellation of all of our USRowing Youth
Series events through June including the USRowing-owned Youth Regional
Championships, USRowing West Coast Scholastic Championships, USRowing Youth National
Championships and USRowing Under 17/Under 15 National Championships,” the
association statement reads.

“While we understand that
this decision is disappointing to our athletes and youth programs, our first
priority is the health and well-being of our athletes, coaches, referees,
volunteers, regatta organizers, local organizing committees and our communities
at large.

“While our spring racing
season has been canceled, USRowing is hopeful that our summer racing season can
move forward. Currently, the USRowing National Championships scheduled for July
14-19 on the Cooper River in Camden County, N.J., is slated to take place as
planned.

“USRowing also is looking at
additional summer racing opportunities, as well as some spring virtual racing
opportunities, to provide to our members. We will be reaching out to our member
organizations to discuss these options, and more information will be announced
as it becomes available.”

See the full announcement here.

For all USRowing Covid-19 related announcements go here.