Be an Allies AMBASSADOR
We know you’re out there – LGBTQIA+ (especially trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive) rowers, parents and family members of LGBTQIA+ athletes, and of course, allies. It’s up to us to counteract the disinformation and hate campaign targeting the trans community. Now is the time to show your support of racing opportunities that challenge the gender binary in rowing. Join our Allies with Oars initiative by becoming a member of our brand new Allies Ambassador program.
Since 2022, Steady State Network has raced as Allies with Oars to promote inclusion and accessibility for all rowers, regardless of gender identity. We’ve done this by pulling together competitive lineups for major regattas and in 2025 we’re inviting you to be an Allies Ambassador.
As an Ambassador, you will represent Allies with Oars at your local rowing events and may get to race with us at Masters Nationals, Head Of The Charles, or other regattas.
If you or someone you know at your boathouse is a great fit and wants to join our team, please help get the word out and apply!
Not the right time for you to commit? We could really use your support as a donor to the Allies initiative to ensure equitable access for all our athletes.
HOW TO APPLY
The first round of Allies Ambassador applications is now closed. Check back in summer 2025.
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