PROSPECTIVE STUDENT ATHLETES
If you are interested in rowing for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, please fill out our
recruiting questionnaire. This is the fastest way to get connected to the coaches and start the conversation! You can return at any time to add more information or update us on your accomplishments!
UW-Madison rowing has two squads, openweight and
lightweight rowing. If you are an athlete who naturally weighs 135 pounds or less, you will want to fill out the
lightweight rowing questionnaire.
If you are interested in rowing for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, please fill out our
If you have not already started the
NCAA Eligibility process, we recommend you start that process as it can take some time.
Come visit us if you are in Madison. In the meantime,
take a virtual tour of the boathouse
INFORMATION FOR WOMEN'S ROWING WALK-ONS
Wisconsin has a storied history of successful walk-on athletes who were high school athletes but not experienced rowers. In fact, 18 of our 21 Olympians had little or no rowing experience prior to becoming a Badger – including 3 of our 4 Paris 2024 Olympians!