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Gold Challenge in partnership with the British Olympic Association is proud to support Team GB

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Rowing

Competitive rowing creates athletes with incredible fitness levels the great news is that anyone can learn to row and do it almost anywhere - your local gym, lakes, rivers or even the sea.

What do I need to do?

Learn to row by doing at least three hours of coaching or take part in a competition.

A programme called Explore Rowing is a great way to get into rowing.

How much will it cost?

Up to £15 for three hours.

Where can I do this?

At a rowing club or water sports centre. Use our Sports Finder to find your nearest centre/club. For a list of clubs which deliver Explore Rowing, please click here.

I can't find what I'm looking for...

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Clubs and Coaches

If you want to be included in our provider listings, please send us your details.

Tell me more!

Go to our Gold Challenge points page for information on points.

For rowing videos and top tips, check out our all about rowing page.

"We welcome all projects that promote rowing as a sport and hope that by showing people the steps into rowing they see the benefits from both a physical and enjoyment perspective. Getting as many people onto the water in the next two years is our objective so we look forward to welcoming you to rowing!"

Simon Dickie, British Rowing's Youth and Community Manager

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Gold Challenge is the charity challenge where you take on Olympic Sports and Paralympic Sports to raise money for charity. Everyone aged 7 upwards can take part in Gold Challenge as an individual or as part of a team. Participants choose from the challenges available and fundraise money for one of Gold Challenge’s 125 charities.

Gold Challenge works with the British Olympic Association, Sport England, sportscotland, Sport Wales, ParalympicsGB and the National Governing Bodies of the Olympic and Paralympic sports. It is part of ‘Places People Play’ – the official mass participation legacy programme for London 2012.

We also offer several corporate challenges, which can be great for corporate team building and fundraising events ideas.

So choose your challenge and choose your cause! - Register NOW!