Youth Rowing | Seminole County Area Rowing

SCAR rowers and coaches stand arm-in-arm along the waterfront after a race, smiling and leaning together in matching blue team shirts. The group poses on a sunny day beside the water with a bright blue sky overhead, capturing the teamwork, friendship, and community that make rowing more than just a sport.

It's Not the Equipment. It's the Crew.

SCAR is more than rowing. Discover how community, hard work, friendship, and teamwork make Seminole County Area Rowing a special place to grow and belong.

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1 day ago3 min read

Seminole County Area Rowing athletes rowing an eight-person shell at Nathan Benderson Park after a race, demonstrating teamwork, technique, and synchronized rowing.

How Rowing Can Open Doors to College Opportunities

Discover how rowing can help student-athletes earn college opportunities, develop leadership skills, and connect with collegiate rowing programs through SCAR.

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Jun 53 min read

Coach Alex follows alongside a Learn2Row boat in the launch, using a megaphone to coach new rowers as they take strokes across Lake Jesup under cloudy Florida skies.

Learn2Row Camp Launches Another Season

SCAR kicked off its first Learn2Row Camp of the summer with hands-on rowing instruction, dry tank training, on-water sessions, and support from coaches and varsity athlete volunteers.

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Jun 42 min read

SCAR rowers and a parent volunteer construct a new wooden boat rack at the boatyard. Team members hold the frame in place while concrete is poured into post holes, helping expand storage space for the club's racing shells.

More Than Boats: A Day of Sweat Equity at the SCAR Boatyard

SCAR families and athletes came together for a boatyard cleanup day, building a new boat rack, clearing overgrowth, expanding erg space, and protecting a nest of baby birds.

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Jun 12 min read

Young athlete tries the rowing erg while SCAR team members demonstrate technique and share information about Seminole County Area Rowing summer camps at a community end-of-year event.

SCAR Kicks Off Summer at The Masters Academy End of Year Party

Seminole County Area Rowing joined The Masters Academy End of Year Party sponsored by Boltz Legal with rowing demos, games, CPR education, summer camp info, and community fun to kick off summer in Central Florida.

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May 292 min read

5 SCAR Rowers Represent Seminole County at SRAA Nationals in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Five SCAR athletes represented Lyman, Oviedo, and Seminole High Schools at SRAA Nationals in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with Oviedo’s Boys Lightweight Senior 2x placing 5th nationally.

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May 241 min read

How Rowing Helps Students Succeed in School

Discover how rowing helps middle and high school students succeed in school by building discipline, teamwork, confidence, focus, and time management skills.

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May 192 min read

SCAR athletes, families, and supporters gather indoors for a team banquet and celebration. Guests sit at decorated tables in a bright event room with tropical-themed decorations and a colorful sunset backdrop.

More Than a Banquet: Celebrating a Season Together

Celebrate SCAR’s end-of-year banquet with team awards, senior oars, music, games, Dirty Sodas, and recognition for athletes continuing to compete at the collegiate level.

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May 162 min read

A SCAR women’s rowing quad moves across Lake Jesup during practice on a clear afternoon. The four athletes row in sync in a sweep boat with green-bladed oars, surrounded by calm blue water and marshland in the background.

What to Bring to Summer Rowing Camp

What should you bring to summer rowing camp? Here’s a practical packing guide for beginner and experienced rowers, from water bottles to sunscreen and more.

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Apr 303 min read

A SCAR rowing quad glides across calm water at sunrise as the sun rises over the horizon. The crew rows in silhouette beneath colorful orange and blue skies reflected across the lake.

Why Learn-to-Row Camps in Seminole County Are So Special

Discover why learn-to-row camps in Seminole County are helping middle and high school athletes build confidence, friendships, teamwork, and a love for rowing on the water.

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Apr 282 min read

SCAR athletes sit together holding water buckets during a fun team activity at the boatyard during practice.

Ending the Season the SCAR Way

SCAR wrapped up the Development season with a fun-filled field day led by Coach Alex, where varsity and development athletes teamed up for relay games, water challenges, and donuts.

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Apr 272 min read

A coach launch follows a double scull across calm morning water during an early SCAR rowing practice. The rowers and coach appear in silhouette against a soft, misty sunrise with tree-lined shores in the background.

How We Keep Athletes Safe on the Water

Learn how SCAR keeps athletes safe on the water through coaching, weather monitoring, boating education, and Florida wildlife awareness including gator safety.

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Apr 222 min read

SCAR Head Coach Michelle Hill talks with four varsity rowers beside the water during a regatta. The athletes, dressed in navy and green racing uniforms, stand together on the shoreline under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

How SCAR Develops State & National Competitors

Learn how Seminole County Area Rowing (SCAR) helps student-athletes grow from beginners into state and national rowing competitors through teamwork, discipline, coaching, and hard work.

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Apr 162 min read

SCAR rowers and Head Coach Michelle Hill pose with medals on the shoreline after the FSRA Sculling State Championships. Athletes from Seminole, Lyman, and Lake Mary High Schools stand together in racing uniforms under a bright blue sky.

Small but Mighty: Seminole County Rowers Make Big Waves at State Championships

Small but mighty, Seminole County Area Rowing earned multiple medals at the FSRA Sculling State Championships, proving grit and teamwork can compete with Florida’s biggest rowing programs.

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Apr 132 min read

Two middle school rowers practice together in a double scull during a SCAR summer rowing camp. The young athletes sit side-by-side on calm water while learning rowing technique and coordination.

5 Reasons Middle Schoolers Love Rowing

Discover 5 reasons middle schoolers love rowing — from building friendships and confidence to learning teamwork in a fun, beginner-friendly environment.

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Apr 82 min read