Junior Academy

Scottish Rowing Junior Academy 26-27       

Introduction

The Scottish Rowing Junior Academy (JA) exists to support and develop talented junior (J16 - J18) rowers and coxes to reach their potential. Equipping them with the tools to achieve success in rowing both nationally and internationally. It aims to provide education, opportunity and a community for athletes, coaches, and parents.

Changes for 26-27

As we prepare for our next cohort of the Junior Academy we are continuing to tailor the programme to the needs of our pathway, providing more targeted development and increasing opportunities for young Scottish athletes to train and race in high quality crew boats throughout the season, while remaining flexible to the needs of each programme.

Following new additional funding from sportscotland to support our Junior Pathway Programmes, we are pleased to share some subtle changes to this years Junior Academy

This year we have:

• An ‘all-in’ Academy fee, which covers your attendance at all JA Camps listed in the Camp Dates section.
• Increased proportion of residential camps, with additional subsidies.
• Increased use of external specialised coaches and practitioners for our camps.
• Introduction of our monthly Pathway S&C Sessions of which Junior Academy athletes will have priority access to.

Eligibility criteria 

We are looking for rowers and coxes, in the J16-18 categories, who demonstrate:

• Dedication, ambition and drive to improve their rowing/coxing.
• Aspirations to represent Scotland and/or Great Britain.
• Eligible to represent Scotland as per the HIR criteria.*
• Hold an up to date SR Membership + Junior or British Rowing racing license.^

Selection for the Junior Academy will be based on the following:

• 25/26 water performances at National events and erg scores.
• Coxing examples.
• Your character (as demonstrated in the application form).

Junior rowers/coxes who were part of previous cohorts are enouraged to apply again if still eligible.

*Scottish Eligibility, as per Home International Rowing criteria:

• Be born in Scotland
• Be resident in Scotland for 6 of the last 12 months
• Have a Scottish parent or grandparent
• Have completed at least 5 years primary or secondary education in Scotland

^ Applications from members of Scottish Rowing clubs will be prioritised ahead of non-Scottish clubs/athletes, subject to application standard

Application process 

Check out the Application Pack for more information. 

The application process for the 2026-27 Junior Academy is open and will close at 23:59 on Sunday 6th September.

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For more information, please contact the Sports Programme Co-Ordinator, Cara O’Donnell, at cara.odonnell@scottish-rowing.org.uk.