High School Racing Team — Oakland Strokes The Oakland Strokes provides rowing opportunities for student athletes of all backgrounds and abilities from across the East Bay to learn to row and race in a team environment amid a culture of great performances and excellent teammates
Oakland Strokes Competitive High School Teams, Middle School Programs Summer Rowing Established in 1974, the Oakland Strokes rowing club welcomes middle and high school students from across the Bay Area to offer youth rowing on the Oakland Estuary
Calendar — Oakland Strokes Oakland, CA October 17-19 | Head of the Charles Charles River in Boston, MA (Select Varsity Only) October 25 | Head of the American Lake Natoma, Sacramento State Aquatic Center November 16 | Head of the Lagoon Foster City, CA November 11 | Late Start for High School Athletes November 27-30 | No Practice (Optional Practices Only) Thanksgiving Week
College Recruitment — Oakland Strokes The Strokes draw athletes from a wide range of High Schools and Middle Schools from around the bay area While we have large populations from the major public schools, we also have a lot of representation from smaller public, private, and charter schools as well as independent study programs
About Us — Oakland Strokes The Oakland Strokes currently offers for rowing and racing for youth athletes Our various teams and camps are designed for athletes that are new to the sport up to those that have raced at the National Championships
Register — Oakland Strokes The Oakland Strokes seeks to ensure that no young person is deprived of the opportunity to row and compete for want of financial means The Scholarship Committee grants aid based on financial need, positive attitude and volunteer participation
Community Programs — Oakland Strokes This innovative program includes Strokes coaches leading practice sessions that cover rowing basics on the water, allowing students to gain familiarity and experience on the same rowing equipment used by our high school competitive teams