Collegiate Teams

The Oklahoma River is home to four growing collegiate rowing programs. Collegiate rowing in Oklahoma City started at Oklahoma City University in 2000. The school has since pioneered the country’s first collegiate sculling program with athletes focusing on sculling and sweep, preparing them for elite rowing at the national and international level. Today OCU remains the only school in the nation with a varsity sculling program and is also the only school in the region offering both men’s and women’s rowing as a varsity sport.

OCU was joined on the Oklahoma River in 2001 by the University of Oklahoma coed club team. OU now offers an NCAA Division I women’s rowing program, in addition to the coed club team. And, the University of  Central Oklahoma NCAA Division II women’s rowing program started in 2007, to further build on the growing tradition of collegiate rowing in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City University
Women’s Rowing (NAIA) 

Men’s Rowing (NAIA)

University of Oklahoma
Women’s Rowing (NCAA Division I)
Co-Ed Club Rowing

University of Central Oklahoma
Women’s Rowing (NCAA Division II)

Training Opportunities

Is your crew interested in rowing in OKC? Collegiate rowing crews are invited to experience our exceptional river – 2,000 meters of straight racing, sheltered from the wind – and unique boathouse facilities during Spring Break or summer training. Get on the water in Oklahoma and experience a spring break you’ll never forget. Great water, an incredible boathouse, and state of the art fitness equipment are just the beginning.

Located adjacent to Oklahoma City’s Bricktown entertainment district, collegiate teams will find hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, concerts, art museums, and the Bricktown ballpark – all just waiting to welcome you for Spring Break or summer training! Email or call (405) 552-4040 to learn more.