Hong Kong China Rowing Association

Hong Kong Rowing Youth Academy

 The “Hong Kong Rowing Youth Academy” (HKRYA) organized by the Hong Kong, China Rowing Association (HKCRA) is one of the continuous development and training programs under the subvention from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Any youngsters recruited and pass the test via the HKRYA’s selection day will be recommended to join the HKRYA.

The HKRYA aims to further improve the rowing skills and physical fitness level of youngsters through systematic training to reach the level of the Hong Kong Junior Rowing Team, and then promote to Hong Kong Sports Institute to become a scholarship athlete.

 

2. Funding Scheme for Youth Sports Exchange 2024-2025
2.1 LCSD Funding Scheme for Youth Sports Exchange of Selection
2.2 Participants List

3. 2025 Youth Quarterly Regatta
A total of 6 stages of time trial will be held throughout the year. Among the 6 stages of the time trials, 3 are run on indoor rowing while the others are run on the water.
For competition information and registration details, please visit the following documents
1. Race Bulletin
2. Application Link

4. HKRYA Selection Day 2025-2026 is as follows: 
   
Are you passion about sports and looking for an opportunity to join the Hong Kong Rowing Youth Association (HKRYA) for continuous training? Here’s your chance!

We welcome everyone to participate in our Selection Day, even if you have no prior rowing experience! The selection process is FREE of charge, and the basic criteria are based on your potential for sporting activities.

 Target：

  • Age: 9 to 20 years old
  • Good physical fitness level and love sports
  • Have goal and strong spirit

Here are the Selection Day schedules for 2025-2026:

  1. Phase I – Saturday, 24 May 2025
  2. Phase II- Saturday, 13 September 2025
  3. Phase III- Saturday, 6 December 2025
  4. Phase IV – Saturday, 7 March 2026

Venue: Jockey Club Sha Tin Rowing Centre, No. 27 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin N.T.Only limited quota is available

Selection Day Content：

  1. brief introduction for rowing knowledge
  2. Specific physical fitness test

Except the test on Selection Day, Self-Assessment is required  to be completed before Selection Day. For the detail information, please click this link https://youtu.be/al9r5-POb50 and follow the instructions to do simple body measurement, crunch and squat jump. Those two physical fitness tests takes about 7 minutes. After completion, please submit the results and relevant personal information in this registration form. The content of self-Assessment:

  1. Height (cm)
  2. Weight (kg)
  3. Arm stretched length (cm)
  4. Left arm standing height (cm)
  5. Right arm standing height (cm)
  6. One-minute crunch test (number of times)
  7. One-minute squat and standing jump test (number of times)

Application

Please submit your application and result of Self-Assessment through below method by deadline 8/5/2025(Thursday).

Via Google Link (https://forms.gle/V4ivq9TnF4G8BScC9)

Enquires

Ms. Ling LO, Head of Coaching & Development
(852) 2696 2337 

WhatsApp: 5623 1872

Email: ling.l@rowing.org.hk

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