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Nike Rowing Camps and University of Portland Rowing are excited to host a summer camp on the Willamette River. Experience the level of coaching and facilities a NCAA Division I program can offer.

This overnight camp is geared towards rowers and coxswains who are interested in continuing their careers in college and want to know what it feels like to be a Division I student-athlete. High school athletes looking develop their talents and learn new skills are encouraged to attend.

Rowers will have the opportunity to train and improve their skills while experiencing what it means to be a collegiate rower. Camp will consist of on-water sessions and dry land sessions with a low camper to coach ratio.

Highlights Include

Practice and train on the Willamette River and at UP's brand new facility
Opportunity to row out of a new boathouse and really get a sense of a collegiate student-athlete experience.
Discussion of long term development and individual instruction for each rower
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Camp Director Gulliver Scott

Gulliver Scott was named head coach of the University of Portland women’s rowing team in September of 2020. Scott, who previously served as Associate Head Coach at Saint Mary’s, is the third head coach in program history and has over 20 years of coaching experience at the youth, collegiate, and masters levels. In 2023, Scott guided the Pilots to the program's first-ever podium finish in the Varsity Eight at the West Coast Conference Championships. Two of his crews have earned Conference Boat-of-the-Month awards and eight Pilots have earned All-WCC honors the past four seasons with Scott at the helm. Scott served as the co-chair of the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association initial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, is currently the vice-president of the Portland-Vancouver Rowing Association, and has served on the NCAA's Advisory Committee for Region 5 since 2023.
Co-Director Desi Petrova

Coach Petrova graduated in 2022 from the University of Portland with a degree in biology and is excited to return to The Bluff as a member of the coaching staff. Petrova rowed with the first varsity eight for all four years at UP and was a member of the Pilots’ WCC Crew of the Month in 2019. Petrova comes from a family of rowers, and both her parents currently coach and run a junior rowing club. She hopes to incorporate her experience as a student-athlete into her coaching.
Co-Director Samantha Peltier

Coach Sam started her rowing journey at the age of 13 with the Greater Houston Rowing Club, and went on to row at Southern Methodist University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Peltier describes her coaching philosophy as being “based on building community, positive encouragement, and creating lifelong athletes." In addition to holding a USRowing Level 2 Coaching Certificate, Peltier is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer.
Co-Director Lexi Turner

Former Varsity level rower at Portland State University.

2024 CAMP DATES

July 21-25

Camp will focus on sweep rowing.

Please click on "More Important Camp Details" for specific information about camp.

CAMP PROGRAMS

The High Performance Camp is geared towards girls ages 13-18 that have at least one season of experience on the water (not for beginners).

This camp has options for both overnight and day campers, and will help both rowers and coxswains sharpen their skills, develop their talents, and deepen their rowing knowledge.

Attendees will train and improve their skills and boat feel in pairs, fours, and eights, while getting a taste of training on a college campus. Camp will consist of both on-water practices and land sessions, with a low camper-to-coach ratio.

Camp will focus on sweep rowing, with an emphasis on improving skills and boat feel in smaller boats (pairs and fours).

CAMP SCHEDULE

Check-In: Overnight campers Sunday between 1:30pm-2:30pm at Fields Hall (N Van Houten Ave, between N Warren and N Strong). Look for signs to Nike Rowing Camps to direct you. Day Campers check-in between 3:00pm-3:30pm.
Check-out: All campers check-out on Thursday at 12:00pm
Day Camper Schedule: Sunday 3:30pm-7:00pm, Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-4:00pm, Thursday 8:30am-12:00pm

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: Daily training, morning and afternoon sessions
Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided
Supervision: Staff members reside in rooms strategically placed throughout the dorm to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
Camp Tank: All campers receive a Nike Rowing Camps shirt

MEALS

Overnight Campers: All meals are included, start with dinner on the first day and end with breakfast on the last day.
Day Campers: Dinner is included on Sunday. Lunch is included Monday-Wednesday

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY

Ratio: 10:1 camper-to-coach ratio
Equipment Needed: seat pad, water bottle, sunscreen
Facility: Campers will utilize the boathouse that is located on the beautiful University of Portland campus. The UP Boathouse was completed in early 2023 and is home to our fleet of racing shells as well as an indoor rowing training room equipped with rowing machines, stationary bikes, and weights.
Medical Protocol: Coaches are CPR and first aid certified. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital

HOUSING

Dorm: Fields Hall
Number of Campers per Room: 2
Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age.
Linens: Bed linens are not provided. We suggest bringing a pillow, pillow case, Twin XL sized sheets and/or a sleeping bag, and a light blanket.
Air Conditioning: The dorms have A/C. Campers are still encouraged to bring a fan

EXTRAS

Evening Activities: Evening activities include a movie night and a campus tour.
Weekend Stayovers: Not offered at this location

TRANSPORTATION

Due to University and NCAA Policies, we are not allowed to offer any transportation to and from camps. The airport closest to the UP campus is Portland International Airport.

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items for all campers to bring. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

Sunglasses
Hat
Extra clothes
Snacks
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Running shoes
Flip flops/slides
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

Athletic on water clothes (t-shirt, shorts, sandals/shoes)
Comfortable off-water clothing
Pajamas
Underwear and socks
Shower flip flops
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
Personal items & medications

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $20 discount. If 10 or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $40 discount.

To register your group online: Please have a team contact reach out directly to the USSC office at 1-800-645-3226 to receive a discount code to identify your group. Campers may then register individually through the website at their convenience and apply the coupon code during check-out.

*Please note, this information is subject to change.

*All camps and clinics are open to any and all entrants, limited only by specified number, age, grade level and/or gender of its participants.

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Sample Daily Schedule

7:00 AM Depart for boathouse
7:20 AM Breakfast
8:00AM - 10:00AM Morning row
10:00AM - 11:00AM Snack and video review
11:00AM - 12:30PM Second row
12:30PM - 2:00 PM Lunch and lecture
2:00PM - 3:30PM Erg session
4:00PM Head back to campus
6:00PM Dinner
10:00 PM Lights out

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