Row to the Future – Youth Development Initiative

Row to the Future (RttF), the youth development initiative of the George Pocock Rowing Foundation, uses rowing to inspire youth to become healthy and active members of their communities. This model, unique among urban youth sports, leverages school and community partnerships to create an innovative network of youth programming that improves access to participation and empowers students to make healthier lifestyle choices now and in the future.

Through Row to the Future, Seattle is doing what no other city in the U.S. has done. In collaboration with schools and community organizations city-wide, RttF introduces rowing to urban youth through Erg Ed, our school-based program. Currently, Erg Ed is offered in seven public middle and k-8 schools in Seattle and reaches over 3,000 students annually.

RttF also supports students’ continued participation through Rainier Valley Rowing (RVR), our on-the-water program. RVR supports a cohort of students—the majority of whom come from low-income communities in South Seattle—with financial support, transportation to/from practice, swimming instruction, uniforms, gear, healthy snacks and more.

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