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Level 1 is for individuals 16 years of age and older that are new to coaching rowing as well as un-certified coaches with less than 3 years experience coaching rowing. A basic knowledge of rowing is assumed. Un-certified coaches with 3+ years of coaching experience may proceed directly to the Level 1 Exam without enrolling in the Level 1 course first. Level 1 is the entry point for new coaches with some rowing background. New coaches without a rowing background should start with Level 0 to learn basic terminology prior to enrolling on Level 1. Individuals must pass the Level 1 Exam. Completion of the Level 1 course does not convey certification status.
Questions regarding Level 1 certification should be directed to USRowing's Learning & Development Team at learningdev@usrowing.org.
This course is entirely online, self paced and hosted on The Launch.
Follow these steps to register:
1) Registration can be accessed through the Member Portal. Once logged in, click the green "Become a Coach" button and follow the prompts. Only a USRowing Basic membership is required to have access to this training.
2) Next, click "The Launch" button on the left-hand menu to access The Launch.
3) Click "Catalog" to find the "Level 1 Coach Certification Course" and "Level 1 Coach Certification Exam".
4) Click on the course and enroll if you have less than 3 years coaching experience or click on the Exam if you have 3 or more years coaching experience.
5) Complete the Course and/or Exam.
Note: All individuals must pass the Level 1 Exam for certification. Completing the Course only does not complete the certification.
These are additional requirements, not prerequisites, but they can be completed before or after the Level 1 online modules and Level 1 Exam. All requirements must be current in order to be a Level 1 certified coach. Full directions for these requirements can be found here. Note when any requirement expires, you are no longer a certified coach.
USRowing’s Level 1 Coaching Certification course is FREE for enrollment through December 31, 2024. Starting January 1, 2025, Level 1 course will be FREE for Championship Members and cost $99 for Basic Members.
USRowing charges fees to support the long-term viability of offering a best-in-class learning experience to members. We charge fees for professional certifications aimed at coaches and staff while offering free or low-fee training in most areas.
Candidates with less than three years coaching experience must complete the Level 1 course and pass the Level 1 exam. Coaches with three or more years coaching experience may jump straight into the Level 1 Exam or register for Level 2. In addition, candidates must complete and submit the following supplemental requirements:
The new coach standards are not meant to be punitive. The new standards are in partnership with our member organizations to enhance the safety and safeguarding of the rowing community. Please reach out to learningdev@usrowing.org if you need help meeting the new standards. An individual who is not certified will not be recognized as a coach at any USRowing hosted regattas or at USRowing member organizations. Additionally, they will not be able to coach at USRowing camps, or for the national teams.
The new coach standards are not meant to be punitive. The new standards are in partnership with our member organizations to enhance the safety and safeguarding of the rowing community. Our goal is to make it easy to comply with the new standards. However, an organization that allows an uncertified individual to coach risks the possibility of suspension, disqualification, or other penalties. A member organization without a Level 1 certified coach will not have any recognized coaches at the organization. Therefore, your club will not be able to hold coached practices or participate in USRowing hosted or sanctioned regattas.
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