High School Rowing Teams Gain Popularity

Rowing as a sport which was initially a prerogative of representatives of the upper classes is gradually becoming popular among schoolchildren. Over the recent past, many high school’s across the country have embraced the sport by fielding many rowing teams. This is primarily because the sport offers its enthusiasts the mix of physical activity, teamwork and mental attributes of the game.

Rowing is a good all-around workout as it involves a good cardiovascular workout as well as strength and flexibility. It also promotes teamwork and unity in the crew; this is because members of the crew are encouraged to ensure that they have accomplished a certain task in the best way possible before they can go for their rest. In addition, it involves special thinking and planning in which students develop such aspects as discipline, cooperation, and even problem-solving.

With the increasing number of rowing teams, schools are spending in equipment, facilities, and coaching profession. This enhanced support has enhanced productivity and viability, with several high school teams registering good performance at regional and national competitions.

The growth in rowing teams in high school is something positive, and it will act as an additional way through which high school students engage in extracurricular activities and develop their character. Thus being an increasingly popular sport there will generated new rowers, who would embrace the sport and have a life long commitment to fitness, team work and competition.