DES MOINES ROWING CLUB

DES MOINES, Iowa, 50304-0872 United States

Mission Statement

The Des Moines Rowing Club (DMRC) is an organization with a mission to promote teamwork an dedication through the sport of rowing in Central Iowa.

About This Cause

The Des Moines Rowing Club (DMRC) is a 501 ( c )(3) non-profit organization created to promote the sport of rowing in Central Iowa. Founded in 1983, DMRC continues to offer its 200+ members many opportunities to row, compete, volunteer and socialize. DMRC is governed by a volunteer board and is run by the generous donation of member’s time, energy and talents. DMRC has facilities at the Des Moines River and Gray’s Lake. Club membership ranges in age from teenagers (juniors) to adults (masters) in their seventies. Any level of experience is welcome! For those new to rowing, DMRC hold several Learn to Row days throughout the year, as well as a Novice Program open to anyone in the Des Moines community. Since 1983, the Des Moines Rowing Club has hosted the Head of the Des Moines Regatta (HotDM Regatta) on the Des Moines River. One of the oldest and biggest regattas in the Midwest, this three-mile race upstream usually attracts over 30 collegiate and club crews with over 500 competitors from all over the region. The HotDM Regatta has over 70 event entries, and we also occasionally host sprint scrimmages and erg races.

DES MOINES ROWING CLUB
Po Box 872
DES MOINES, Iowa 50304-0872
United States
Twitter @dmrow
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