Program: Youth Competitive Teams Tryouts

Program: Youth Competitive Teams TryoutsTryouts Competitive Crew 8th 12th No experience needed, we train! New to the program? Welome all who have no experience, we train! Returning participants: Must be in good financial and conduct standing with the program. Rowing the ultimate team sport! Play another sport? This is the perfect opportunity to stay in top shape and experience success in your off season. Overview: Tryouts will be held from 1 12 26 1 30 26 Monday through Friday, and

Tryouts - Competitive Crew - 8th - 12th No experience needed, we train! 

New to the program? Welome all who have no experience, we train!

Returning participants: Must be in good financial and conduct standing with the program.  Rowing...the ultimate team sport!

Play another sport? This is the perfect opportunity to stay in top shape and experience success in your off season.

Overview:
Tryouts will be held from 1/12/26 - 1/30/26 Monday through Friday, and Saturday. 

Our Competitive Program is for athletes who are ready to train with intensity, learn competitive rowing skills, maintain top fitness, and race against top crews throughout the region and nation, with top regional athletes advancing to USRowing Nationals in Sarasota, Fl! Tryouts give you the opportunity to experience what training for competitive rowing looks like and allows coaches to evaluate each athlete’s potential, work ethic, and readiness for the demands of competitive rowing. Again, no rowing experience required. Rowing is not an early youth sport, YOU ARE RIGHT ON TIME! 

What We Look For at Tryouts

• Consistent effort, measurable progress in fitness and rowing metrics, demonstrated intent to become a formidable competitor, with a positive, coachable attitude 

• Ability to handle and progress using our structured training and technical instruction

• Demonstrated committment to exceptional fitness condusive for competitive rowing

• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional attendance and contributor to teamwork. This is the ultimate team sport. 
  

Athletes who are successful in Tryouts are considered for placement in one of our highly competitive squads: 

• Green — for competitive and advancing rowers who are progressing toward Gold level competition. These athletes must demonstrate committment to mastering technique, contributing to the team to ensure success, and maintaining individual top fitness and overall conditioning. Every racing seat must be earned and lineups will change daily based on the performance of each athlete. 

• Gold — This is our Varsity crew with top performing and highly competitive athletes who are seeking to compete at the highest level. They must work to achieve top fitness, conditioning, technique and overall contributions to advancing the team results. Fitness and constantly progressing in technique and output are foundational to the sport. Every racing seat must be earned and lineups will change daily based on the performance of each athlete.  

Both squads include training in sweep and sculling, seat-earning opportunities, and preparation for regattas in the Southeast and beyond.

Who Can Try Out
Tryouts are open to youth in grades 8–12. Any participant younger than 8th grade must request in writing an exception to participate in Tryouts by emailing [email protected]. Coaches will consider based on roster size, individual history and performance assessments. Tryouts are a very short session and resources are allocated to be maximized for the competitive Green and Gold crews. For younger athletes interested in pursuing competitive crews, the DEV program provides a pathway. For a younger than 8th grade student, email [email protected] to request a written exception to participate in Tryouts. Do not proceed with registration payment unless you've emailed the Head Coach and have received his written approval for an exception, otherwise, a refund less a $50 administrative fee plus all applicable credit card fees will be issued within 60 days.

Athletes who earn a place in the Competitive Program commit to regular practice attendance, steady effort, and being responsible and contributing members of a high-performance team. In return, they gain a pathway to racing opportunities, long-term development, and the shared experience of training with a motivated and focused crew. Collegiate recruiting guidance is provided upon request. 

Who Should Attend?

• Youth athletes 8th-12th grades wishing to Tryout for Spring Competitive Gold (Varsity) and Green (Novice) Crews. No experience necessary. Rowing is not a sport that begins in earlier ages, so you're in the right season! Due to the mental and physical strenghth and maturity required in the sport, this is a perfect transition for athletes from other sports who are ready to reach their full potential. For a younger than 8th grade student, email [email protected] to request a written exception to participate in Tryouts.
• New and returning athletes - tryouts are mandatory for all participants in our competitive Gold and Green programs. Maintaining top fitness is critical for competitive athletes. Bring your commitment to fitness, positive attitude and willingness to train hard and grow. Spring competitive season culminates into qualifying races for an opportunity to compete in USRowing's Youth National Championship.  Our goal is to excel at USRowing Nationals. Competitive rowing is not a participation sport. If your youth is not prepared for the rigor, we recommend you do not continue with registration. Our professional coaches will guide athletes on how to obtain opportunities for competitive success for collegiate opportunities and beyond. 
• Participants under 16 years old may be considered for the GOLD Crew on a case-by-case basis by the coaching staff. 
• For participants who advance to Gold or Green crews, the Tryouts fee will be deducted from Spring Dues.
• Weekday sessions: 4:45PM – 7:15PM
• Saturday sessions: 8:00AM – 11:00AM
• No sessions on Sundays
• Wednesdays are early release 6:30pm.
• Attendance and progress matter greatly

Tryouts Checkout – YOU ARE HERE 

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