Para rowing (adaptive rowing)

Last updated November 14, 2026. Every listing links to its source.

Search Para rowing on the mapAll sports

Governing bodies

• USRowing

  U.S. governing body

  usrowing.org

• World Rowing

  International federation

  worldrowing.com

Para rowing by state

• Alabama1
• Arizona1
• California2
• Florida3
• Indiana1
• Massachusetts4
• New York3
• North Carolina1
• Ohio2
• Oklahoma1
• Pennsylvania2
• Texas1
• Vermont1
• Washington, D.C.1

All Para rowing programs

Alabama

• University of Alabama Adapted Athletics

  Tuscaloosa

  Wheelchair basketball, Wheelchair tennis, Adaptive tennis & golf, Para rowing

Arizona

• Rio Salado Rowing Club

  Tempe · Adults

  Para rowing

California

• California Adaptive Rowing Program

  Long Beach

  Para rowing

• San Diego Rowing Club adaptive rowing

  San Diego

  Para rowing

Florida

• Miami Beach Rowing Club Adaptive Rowing

  Miami Beach · Middle school, high school and adult athletes

  Para rowing

• South Orlando Rowing Association Adaptive Rowing

  Orlando · Youth in grades 6-12 and adults 18+

  Para rowing

• Sarasota Adaptive Rowing Program

  Sarasota

  Para rowing

Indiana

• RHI Adaptive Sports Program

  Indianapolis · Serves youth and adults with spinal cord, orthopedic, neuromuscular and visual impairments

  Wheelchair basketball, Wheelchair tennis, Wheelchair rugby, Para ice hockey

Massachusetts

• AccesSportAmerica

  Acton

  Adaptive surfing, Para rowing, Para canoe, Sailing, paddling & water sports

• Adaptive Sports New England Youth Sport Clubs

  Boston · Youth (teen rowing program available)

  Para swimming, Para rowing, Para athletics

• Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI)

  Brighton

  Para rowing

• Holyoke Rows, Inc.

  Holyoke · All ages and abilities

  Para rowing, Sailing, paddling & water sports

New York

• Row New York Adaptive Rowing

  Queens · Middle school students with disabilities (16-week youth program); adults also served

  Para rowing

  Free

• Helen Hayes Hospital Adapted Sports & Recreation

  West Haverstraw · No minimum or maximum age stated; activities such as rowing are for all ages, and power soccer is open to power wheelchair users of all ages

  Multi-sport programs, Power soccer, Para ice hockey, Sailing, paddling & water sports

• Peconic Community Rowing Association (National Recreation Education Foundation)

  New York

  Para rowing

North Carolina

• RDU Crew

  Morrisville

  Para rowing

Ohio

• Greater Columbus Rowing Association Adaptive Rowing

  Columbus · Adults

  Para rowing

• Great Miami Rowing Center Adaptive Rowing

  Hamilton

  Para rowing

Oklahoma

• Riversport Adaptive Rowing and Paddling (OKC Boathouse District)

  Oklahoma City

  Para rowing

  Free

Pennsylvania

• Philadelphia Adaptive Rowing (PAR)

  Philadelphia · Ages 14 and up

  Para rowing

• Three Rivers Rowing Adaptive/Para Program

  Pittsburgh · Ages 12 and up

  Para rowing

Texas

• Texas Rowing for All

  Texas

  Para rowing

Vermont

• EDD Adaptive Sports

  Williston · School-age and up; no one ages out

  Multi-sport programs, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para cycling, Sailing, paddling & water sports

Washington, D.C.

• MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital Adaptive Sports and Fitness

  Washington · Anyone in the community with a physical disability; junior sled hockey ages 4-18; rowing for adults

  Adaptive fitness & yoga, Boccia, Para cycling, Para rowing

  Free

Questions people ask

What is para rowing?

Rowing with adapted seats and boats, from single sculls to mixed crews.

Who governs para rowing?

USRowing (U.S. governing body); World Rowing (International federation).

How do I find para rowing near me?

Pick your state from the list on this page to see every para rowing program we know of near you. The most listings are in Massachusetts, Florida, New York, Ohio and California. You can also search by ZIP code on the map at playadaptivesports.org.

Can kids play para rowing?

Yes. 24 of the 24 para rowing listings here say they serve kids or teens.

How much does para rowing cost?

3 of the 24 listings say they are free. Many others charge a fee but offer scholarships, and grants can help pay for equipment. See the grants page for funding.