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YOUTH ACADEMY OVERVIEW
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. LCSD Subvention to Youth Sports Exchange 2025-2026
2.1 LCSD Subvented Youth Sports Exchange 2025-2026 – Open Selection (English)
2.2 LCSD Subvented Youth Sports Exchange 2025-2026 – Selection Results
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 conducted on indoor rowing machines while the others take place on the water.
For competition information and registration details, please visit the following documents
1. Race Bulletin
2. Application Link
HKRYA Selection Day 2026-2027 is as follows:
Are you passionate 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 clear goals and a strong spirit
Here are the Selection Day schedules for 2026-2027:
- Phase I – Saturday, 30 May 2026
- Phase II- Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Phase III- Saturday, 5 December 2026
- Phase IV – Saturday, 6 March 2027
- Time : 09:00-12:00
Venue: Jockey Club Sha Tin Rowing Centre, limited quota available
HKRYA Selection Day 2026-2027 is as follows:
Are you passionate 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 clear goals and a strong spirit
Here are the Selection Day schedules for 2026-2027:
- Phase I – Saturday, 30 May 2026
- Phase II- Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Phase III- Saturday, 5 December 2026
- Phase IV – Saturday, 6 March 2027
- Time : 09:00-12:00
Venue: Jockey Club Sha Tin Rowing Centre, limited quota available
Selection Day Content：
- Brief introduction for rowing knowledge
- Specific physical fitness test
Except the test on Selection Day, Self-Assessment is required to be completed before Selection Day. For detailed 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 take about 7 minutes. After completion, please submit the results and relevant personal information using the registration form.
Contents of Self-Assessment:
- Height (cm)
- Weight (kg)
- Arm stretched length (cm)
- Left arm standing height (cm)
- Right arm standing height (cm)
- One-minute crunch test (number of times)
- 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 1/9/2026 (Tuesday).
Via Google Link (https://forms.gle/V4ivq9TnF4G8BScC9)
Enquires
Ms. Ling LO, Senior Coach
(852) 2696 2337
WhatsApp: 5623 1872
Email : ling.l@rowing.org.hk