In 2025, eight of the fastest rowers from across the globe will go head-to-head in match play competition against eight scullers from the United States. Drama, tension, incredible rowing, camaraderie and sportsmanship are served in equal measure, captivating an audience around the world. It’s an event that transcends sport, yet remains true to the spirit of its founder, Dr. Lenny Peters.

Team USA will take on the World for the Lenny Peters Cup on April 12, 2025 on Oak Hollow Lake in High Point, North Carolina.

The Lenny Peters Cup sees 8 rowers (4 men & 4 women) from around the world compete against 8 rowers from the United States in a match race format played out in three boat classes: Single Sculls, Quadruple Sculls, and Mixed Quadruple Sculls.

How are teams selected? Team USA is selected by USRowing’s High Performance Director following US selection Trials. The World Team is selected following acceptance of invitations by athletes selected on Olympic results, world rankings, and recent racing results.

What is the format of racing? Scullers will compete in head-to-head competition for points. There are 24 points on offer over the three rounds of racing.

Round One will see each USA athlete race an overseas athlete in the single sculls over the Olympic distance of 1,500 meters with each winner earning one point for their team. The draw for the single sculls races will be randomly assigned.

Round Two: USA will race the World Team in Quadruple Sculls over 1,500m, with the winning male and female crew each winning 4 points.

Round Three: each team races in Mixed Quad Sculls. The winning crews each earn 4 points for their team. In the case of a tie, the winning crew in the final Mixed Quad race will win the Lenny Peters Cup.