Our Novice season has begun, but we encourage and accept new athletes through December. It is never to late to join. The novice program is offered to young men and women between the ages of 13 to 18. No experience is necessary; we will teach you how to row, handle a boat, be part of a team, stay physically fit and have a lot of fun in the process. Participants will learn sweep rowing techniques in eight-person boats. Practice is Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
You can download the flyer and waiver here for one week FREE. If you have any questions please contact Lori Rediger at (916) 300-3624 or send an email to
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Upper Natoma Rowing Club is beginning its 7th season! New athletes are still welcome to join now. Practice begins at 3:30 p.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. at Nimbus Flat. Please download the membership packet, fill it out and bring it to practice on the first day.
If you are coming to Nimbus Flat from Westbound U.S. 50, exit at Hazel Avenue and make a right onto Hazel Avenue. Then make the very first right turn into the Nimbus Flat State Park entrance, pictured below. (When you make that right turn you should still be able to see the freeway exit ramp. If you reach Gold Country Blvd/Nimbus Flat Rd., you've gone too far). Proceed to the State Parks gate where you will have to pay $10.00 to drive into Nimbus Flat. If you do not want to pay the $10.00 entrance fee, you can park your car at the "park and ride" area located just before the gate for free and walk from there to our meeting place.
Once you go through the state park gate, follow the road to the 3rd stop sign (there will be a "UNRC" sign there), then make a right and you will see us just ahead. Please call Lori at 916-300-3624 if you have trouble finding us, or if you are going to be late. We looking forward to meeting you!
UPPER NATOMA ROWING CLUB’S 5TH ANNIVERSARY
Upper Natoma Rowing Club, the region’s newest teen rowing program, celebrated its 5th anniversary of rowing on Lake Natoma. This amazing team topped off a successful season as it once again made its mark at the Southwest Junior Regional Championships held on their home water in early May. Upper Natoma qualified three boats to compete the national competition set for mid-June in Sarasota, Florida.
Upper Natoma’s dedicated coaches, Dave Hayashi and Chris Manibusan, have decades of rowing and coaching experience between them. They pride themselves in the unique experiences that only a smaller program can provide to athletes. UNRC is known for its personalized coaching, lots of time spent on the water and the tight knit comradery that develops between the athletes. This close bond was repeatedly highlighted by the team’s graduating seniors at their recent end of season banquet. Most of this year’s seniors will continue their love of rowing at the collegiate level at a variety of prestigious universities.
Top ten reasons why you should join Upper Natoma Rowing Club:
1.In the program's first season (2010-2011), four boats qualified for Nationals and won medals at the Southwest Junior Regional Championships. In the 2011-2012 season, three UNRC boats won medals at the Southwest Junior Regional Championships and two boats went on to earn silver and bronze medals at Nationals.
2. UNRC was the first Sacramento-based rowing club to qualify a women's varsity 8+ for Nationals, which placed ninth in the nation.
3. We have dedicated, hardworking and successful coaches and staff
4. You will train and row on Lake Natoma, a world class rowing venue
5. You will learn to work as part of a team as you all strive for success
6. You will become mentally and physically fit
7. You will learn discipline, time management and other life lessons
8. You will learn unique skills, including how to rig and derig a rowing shell
9. You will learn the art of rowing
10. You will have fun and make new friends
About Us
Upper Natoma Rowing Club (UNRC) was established to meet the need for a competitive high school rowing program in the Folsom, Sacramento and surrounding areas.
UNRC competes in the Southwestern Conference. Our coaching staff has established UNRC as a Southwestern powerhouse. In its first season, UNRC qualified and medaled four boats at the Southwest Junior Regional Championships. We were the first Sacramento-based rowing club to qualify and send a women's varsity 8+ to the National Championships
Our coaches and staff provide a positive rowing experience for our athletes and teach useful life lessons including hard work, dedication, sacrifice, teamwork, time management and excellence.
