Rowing Opportunities
Athletes Without Limits helps athletes with intellectual impairment find opportunities to compete in mainstream and adaptive rowing events and manages the eligibility process for athletes looking to compete in USRowing, Virtus (formerly Inas) and other events. If you are interested in learning more please contact us.
Upcoming Events (for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment):
- 2023 Virtus Global Games France (US National Team)
- 2021 RowersChoice Global Challenge Para Regatta (Virtual)
- 2021 Virtus 35 Your Way Global Challenge (Virtual)
- 2019 Inas Global Games Brisbane (US National Team)
- 2019 Inas Cyber Rowing Championships (Hosted by AWL)
- 2011 Inas Global Games Indoor Rowing World Championships (Italy)
About International Opportunities:
Virtus Rowing with Athletes Without Limits US National Team
Virtus (formerly Inas) introduced indoor rowing (on ergometers) as a demonstration sport at the 2009 Global Games where US swimmer Gail Morning ranked in the top 12 on the 1,000m ergometer challenge. Since then the sport has grown to include on-water racing. Athletes Without Limits organizes US National team trips to Virtus rowing events (including the Global Games every four years) based on athlete interest. Athletes must meet Virtus International-level eligibility requirements. Our next trip is the June 2023 Global Games in France. posted on our AWL National Calendar.
About National Opportunities:
USRowing
Athletes Without Limits and USRowing support the identification and development of US rowers with intellectual disability in mainstream rowing throughout the US. The USRowing website provides a list of rowing clubs by area. Interested athletes should register for a learn-to-row program at their local rowing club and inquire about the club’s adaptive program. As athletes progress National level eligibility through AWL should be pursued for competition.
Please contact us if you have any questions about rowing opportunities for athletes with intellectual impairment.