What is Rowing Club of the Woodlands?
RCTW is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization dedicated to promoting rowing in The Woodlands community by providing affordable rowing opportunities and excellent coaching.
I’ve never rowed before. How can I get started?
Our Learn to Row Class is the best way for people with no experience to get involved in the sport of rowing. Class participants receive instruction in sculling (rowing with two smaller oars, one in each hand) People who successfully complete this course can become members and take advantage of all of our programming.
I’m an experienced rower. How do I join?
People with previous rowing experience can join RCTW at any time. The coaching staff will evaluate your skill level and give you an introduction to RCTW’s procedures, policies, and navigating Lake Woodlands. You can set up a private lesson to assess your skill level so you can get on the water.
What does it cost to be a member?
Please contact the club to find out the various costs to join RCTW. Membership includes access to all facilities and equipment if you are a master and excellent coaching if you are a Junior (high-school student)
Do you offer rowing for middle or high school students?
The RCTW Junior Program offers rowing for students aged 14+ and entering 9th through 12th grade. Students can join with no prior rowing experience. The team meets weekdays after school and on Saturday mornings. PE credit is available for those on our competitive team. We also offer summer camps for high school students. For complete information please see our Youth Program page.
What types of rowing programs are available to members?
RCTW offers programs in sculling for recreational rowers and both sweep and sculling for competitive rowers. Youth High school members have access to coaching throughout the week.
What kind of boats does RCTW own?
RCTW owns a variety of sweep and sculling equipment. Each boat is assigned a certain skill level, and rowers must be checked out at that level or higher to use that boat.
Where is RCTW?
We are located at the North Shore in The Woodlands. There is plenty of free parking. For more detailed directions and parking information, please see our facilities page.
What kind of events does RCTW host?
In addition, RCTW offers a variety of rowing and social events. We assist with the YMCA Dragon Boat racing held in May.
For more information please contact us at thewoodlandsrowing@gmail.