Where today's champions train on the LA 2028 Olympic rowing course.
Coached by past national and international champions.
Three pathways — one destination. Every program develops complete athletes on the 2028 Olympic course.
No experience needed. Our beginner program introduces the fundamentals of rowing on world-class water. Open to all ages and fitness levels.
The bridge from beginner to competitive. Technical coaching, ergometer training, and on-water racing in a structured, supportive environment.
Elite competitive rowing for serious athletes. Race at the national level on the future Olympic course. Year-round training, regattas, and college recruiting.
Re-launched in 1986 by founders Steve and Debbie Nowinski, Long Beach Junior Crew rows on Marine Stadium — the water that hosted the 1932 Olympics and will host the 2028 Games. For nearly 40 years we've built national champions and college-bound athletes while keeping the sport accessible to youth across Southern Los Angeles and North Orange County.
Read Our Full StoryEach camp session carries its own lane color — making it instant and easy to find the right fit for your schedule and goals.
Perfect spring-break and weekend sessions. Get on the water as the season opens on the Olympic course.
Our flagship summer program. Intensive multi-week sessions for beginners through advanced athletes.
Keep your edge through the off-season. Winter camp builds technique and fitness when others rest.
Full season commitment. Train, race, and grow with the varsity program on the 2028 Olympic course.
LBJC delivered a strong showing at the 2026 USRowing Southwest Regional Championship, earning three bids to Nationals and four medals. The U15 Coxed Quad took gold and the Southwest Regional title, the U17 Quad and Men's Double each claimed silver, and the Men's Varsity Quad earned bronze. The Varsity Quad, U17 Quad, and Women's Pair all qualified for the USRowing Youth National Championships.
Long Beach Junior Crew trains every day on the water that will host the world's greatest athletes in 2028. The certification marks a historic moment for our club and our community — a landmark achievement for Southern California rowing.
Our coaches and staff have completed all required SafeSport training. We're proud to lead the way in athlete safety in Southern California junior rowing.
LBJC is a fully certified SafeSport program. Every coach and staff member is trained to maintain a safe, positive environment for all athletes.
LBJC athletes have earned roster spots and scholarships at the nation's most prestigious universities — from Ivy League institutions to military academies and powerhouse NCAA programs — including the following.
Alabama
Boston College
Boston University
Brown
California
Columbia
Cornell
Dartmouth
Duke
Embry-Riddle
Gonzaga
Harvard
Kansas
Michigan
MIT
Naval Academy
Northeastern
Oklahoma
Oregon
Penn
Princeton
Sacramento State
Stanford
Syracuse
Tennessee
Trinity
UC San Diego
UCLA
UMass
USC
Virginia
Washington
Wellesley
Wisconsin
Yale
Ready to row? Questions about our programs? We'd love to hear from you.