SEE DEADLINE UPDATE BELOW
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London Youth Rowing is proud to announce the return of the National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships (NJIRC) – and 2026 is set to be our biggest and most inclusive year yet!

This landmark year will bring young people together from all backgrounds to experience the excitement, competition, and community spirit that NJIRC is famous for. Whether racing live in London or the North or logging on from your rowing machine anywhere in the world, everyone can join the action.
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NJIRC North - Leeds  (John Charles Centre for Sport) - Friday 27th February 2026

NJIRC South - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (‍Copper Box Arena) - Friday 20th March 2026

NJIRC Virtual - Online (NJIRC Virtual Platform) - 2nd - 19th March 2026‍

ENTRY DEADLINE UPDATE
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We are aware a few schools and clubs need some moretime sorting logistics and travel arrangements. For that reason, we are pleasedto announce we have decided to extend the entries as late as we possibly can.
We don’t want any young people missing out on the opportunity to take part!

New Entry deadlines
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NJIRC North – 5pm Monday 9^thFebruary
NJIRC South – 5pm Monday 2^ndMarch
NJIRC Virtual – Sunday 15^thMarch
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Please note for the Live events we willneed student names two weeks before.