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Overview of Rowing Statistics in the United States

2004

2008

Population

177,500 persons (+/- 9%)

220,000 persons (+/- 9%)

Segments

• - 77% of the population are sweep rowers
• - 65% of the population are scullers
• - 40% are sweep rowers and scullers
• - 10% are coxswains
• - 25% are coaches

(Respondents could select more than one role.)

 Approximately 1/3rd of the market is sculling-focused, another 1/3rd is sweep-focused, and a final 1/3rd being more a niche market comprised of recreational, open water, adaptive and indoor rowers.

Age
Gender

• - 43% of the rowing population are Masters rowers (ages 27+)
• - 28% Collegiate (18-25)
• - 17% are high school/junior (13-18)
• - 55% Male
• - 44% Female

• - 75% of the rowing population are Masters rowers (ages 27+)
• - 20% Collegiate (18-25)
• - 5% are high school/junior (13-18)
• - 55% Male
• - 44% Female

Annual Income

• - 21% of ALL rowers earn $100,000 or more annually
• - Among Masters rowers, over half (53.2%) earn $75,000 annually and nearly 40% of all Masters earn $100,000 or more annually.

• - 30% of ALL rowers earn $100,000 or more annually
• - The average annual Masters income is $105,200 - this is 60% higher than the U.S. national average.

Club and Coach Statistics

• - A rowing club in the U.S. has an average of 140 participants
• - There are an estimated 4.87 coaches per club
• - A estimated 6,460 presently active coaches in the U.S.

• - A rowing club in the U.S. has an average of 159 participants
• - There are an estimated 5.7 coaches per club
• - An estimated 12,540 presently active coaches in the U.S. - a doubling of the number of coaches since 2004.

Market Value

The total value of the U.S. rowing market annually is $398 million.

The total value of the U.S. rowing market annually is $691 million - a staggering 33% increase since 2004.