Joining Our Youth Rowing Team

There are currently FIVE opportunities to experience rowing, tryout for the team, and join a squad during each calendar year.  Generally anyone from the eighth grade and up can tryout.  Occasionally we will accept an above average seventh grader on the team; however, they need to characteristically more mature than other students in their peer group. At any time during the year, you may Contact Us ahead of time to watch a practice or talk with the coaches.  If you want to see the sport up close, this is a great opportunity to ride with a coach in a motor boat. Please check our Youth Rowing Team Webpage for general and specific information, frequently asked questions, directions and other links.

Opportunity One:  Summer 2007 Camp, June 18-22

In the summer, the team will host 1 Camp from Monday June 18 through Friday June 22 from 8 am to 12 noon each day.  This camp is set up to introduce local youth to the sport and allow them a chance to see if they want to pursue it competitively the following Fall.  The cost is $85.00 for the week which includes one t-shirt ($45.00 of this fee is a non-refundable deposit due when registering).  Please download and fill out a Waiver (pdf) and 2007 Summer Camp Registration (pdf).  You may bring them with you on the first day or you may mail them to the address on the registration form.  Please Contact Us if you have more questions.

Opportunity Two:  August 2007 - Join the Fall 2007 Team

Attend the Open House in mid-August, date TBA,  at the boathouse.  You can catch the end of a practice, tour the boathouse, and talk to parents and coaches.  You can register here.  Then attend the First Day of Practice, date TBA.  Fill out the registration forms and bring them.  After that you may attend the First Two Weeks of Practice free of charge.  

Opportunity Three:  Walk-on During the 2007 Fall Season

After the first two weeks of practice in the Fall, it is possible to join the team at the discretion of the coach.  Anyone interested in joining the team at this point may schedule an appointment to observe a typical practice and talk with the coaches.

Opportunity Four:  November 2007 Camp / Tryouts

At the end of the Fall Season, the team becomes open for tryouts again. A Rowing Tryout Period is held, date TBA.   .  This camp is free of charge, and is a great way to check if you want to try rowing in the Spring.  Please download, fill out and bring a Waiver (pdf) and Registration (pdf) on the first day.  You will want to dress appropriately for the weather - sweatpants, wind pants or close fitting shorts are recommended.   After that, you may work out with the team, primarily in the weight room, over the winter.  Please Contact Us if you have questions. 

Opportunity Five:  January 2008 Camp / Tryout

In early January, usually first week - dates TBA , the team holds a second Rowing Tryout Period free of charge.  Please download, fill out and bring a Waiver (pdf) and Registration (pdf)  on the first day.  You will want to dress appropriately for the weather - sweatpants, wind pants or close fitting shorts are recommended. After that you may attend the First Two Weeks of Practice free of charge.  Students who played Fall sports or who missed the chance to join the team during the first season may join in January.  This season tentatively starts the first week in January.  After the first two weeks of practice in the Spring, it is possible to join the team at the discretion of the coaching staff, but normally the team is closed to walk-ons at that point. Please Contact Us if you have questions.