Allies Ambassadors are:

• Trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive rowers, coaches, and coxswains

• Parents, family members, and allies of trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive rowers, coaches, and coxswains

• Committed and proud to represent and put into action the Allies With Oars initiative to promote inclusion and accessibility for all rowers, regardless of gender identity.  

• Enthusiastic and engaged members of the rowing community with active lives on social media

• At least two of the above and actively training, racing, and/or coaching (any age, novice to elite)

Allies Ambassadors will:

• Showcase and race in boat lineups you coordinate/support that represent the Allies With Oars initiative. Read more here.

• Represent and advocate for gender inclusion through social media posts, on-site (boathouse and regatta) advocacy, and sharing promotional materials.

• Invite dialogue and conversations at your boathouse and in your rowing network around gender inclusion in the areas of recruiting, racing and retention.

Benefits of membership:

• Exclusive access to limited edition Allies Ambassador gear, including Rival Kit and Headsweats

• Form your own Allies with Oars crews for events with the support of Steady State Network

• Ambassador take-overs of Steady State Network socials on regatta days

• Monthly Ambassador spotlights in the Steady State Network e-newsletter and socials