Central Ohio Rowing was established to provide competitive, amateur rowing opportunities for students, 7th - 12th grades.  We welcome rowers & coxswains from any public, private or home-school within the Central Ohio area.  No prior experience required.

COR is a Premier Rowing Program with many unique advantages:

• Location: Row on Griggs Reservoir, 6 km of protected, low-current water—ideal for year-round rowing.

• Experienced Coaches: 65+ years of combined coaching experience, committed to long-term athlete development.

• College Success: Athletes row at top universities like OSU, Indiana, Clemson, and Marietta. Coaches provide expert guidance and recruitment connections.

• Competitive Excellence: Regularly qualify for USRowing Youth Nationals and Head of the Charles Regatta.

• National Recognition: Only Columbus club competing at Head of the Charles, qualified for 2025.

• Premier Club: A unique, nationally recognized rowing program dedicated to athlete success.

We are a youth non-profit rowing association for 7th - 12th grade students.  Our mission is to inspire and enable our athletes to achieve excellence in rowing and life.   

Rowing is an expensive sport!  To ensure our rowers are competitive and safe on the water, we regularly invest to maintain our current equipment and purchase new equipment.  This includes new racing shells, oars, launches and rowing machines.  We also offer financial aid each season to ensure athletes who wish to participate have the opportunity.  

With your support we can deliver a premier youth rowing program that inspires athletes to achieve excellence on and off the water.