Diversity, inclusivity, equality,
relationships, empowerment.
Diversify the rowing community, so that it is representative of the population.
Make rowing accessible to young people from all backgrounds, opening the doors to opportunity & better health.
Tami joined The Green School for Boys as a Year 7 student in Sept 2019. Tami has neurological and physical disabilities, which mean that he uses a wheelchair and a walking frame, he also has a visual impairment. Tami made the decision to row on the ergo from his chair, which means he is predominantly using his upper body.
Jonah first interacted with London Youth Rowing in his previous school through our Active Row programme. After moving to an Alternative Provision, Jonah was delighted to meet us again when we began last year at his new school, Cavendish, through our Alternative Provision programme. I remember coming into the school for the first time in my LYR kit, and Jonah exclaimed “I know you guys!” when he came into the room.
London Youth Rowing runs and supports a number of youth programmes.
Our flagship programme Active Row focuses on engaging young people who are less likely to participate in physical activity such as those from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds, girls and individuals with special educational needs or a disability. Active Row works within 60+ state secondary schools across London and has recently branched into Leeds.
Our Life Skills programme uses the skills builder framework on essential skills development through rowing and learning how the skills apply in the workplace through workshops with our corporate partners.
These are two of our many programmes that we run and support at LYR, all of which focus on delivering our vision of breaking down barriers and building diversity, inclusivity and equality.
Click here to learn more about all our programmes
For individuals: We are grateful to the hundreds of people who have become an LYR Champion - You can join them here by signing up as an LYR champion and becoming a part of our wonderful community.
For Companies: There two ways a company can get involved with LYR,
1) Through our series of team building events that will get your colleagues motivated any time of the year, from any sport & virtual to indoor rowing to on water rowing!
2) By participating in our Life Skills programme: the value of a company presenting to our students and supporting their skills development is enormous, together our Life Skills programme makes the difference to so many young people.
Become an LYR Champion and be a part of the LYR rowing community
There are lots of ways you can try on-water rowing with LYR.
We run weekly Open Club drop in sessions at a number of sites across London, which are free of charge, and holiday learn to row programmes.
You can also join LYR Club, our own watersports club which runs in East London. Finally, we have relationships with a number of junior rowing clubs linked to LYR, if you want to take your training to the next level.
Take part in a different challenge each month. You can either row, run or cycle to participate. Submit your score and see where you rank. Every submission counts both towards yours and your club/school's points for the season.
This month's challenge
Even shorter even faster X2. Go out hard take a break and then do it again.
See who's leading this monthAn 'any sport' challenge event to take on the River Thames, all 346km - virtually - join us from home or office to bust the winter blues! Row, Run or Cycle, indoors or outdoors.
An 'any sport' challenge event to take on the River Thames, all 346km - virtually - join us from home or office to bust the winter blues! Row, Run or Cycle, indoors or outdoors.
On water corporate rowing and water sports team building sessions, at the most iconic Olympic venue in the world, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and Richmond, West London. Including meeting room and conference facilities plus range of catering optons.
On water corporate rowing and water sports team building sessions, at the most iconic Olympic venue in the world, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and Richmond, West London. Including meeting room and conference facilities plus range of catering optons.
The ultimate on water rowing challenge for all abilities, built for non-rowers. Location is the inspiring river Thames through central London. Click here for more information.
The ultimate on water rowing challenge for all abilities, built for non-rowers. Location is the inspiring river Thames through central London. Click here for more information.
We love working with Volunteers, they're the energy that turns something good into something Great! Whether for LifeSkills, our big event, NJIRC, or coaching indoor and outdoor, check out what we offer here.
We love working with Volunteers, they're the energy that turns something good into something Great! Whether for LifeSkills, our big event, NJIRC, or coaching indoor and outdoor, check out what we offer here.
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