Juniors Practice & Race Information

Practices

In-Season (Fall & Spring)

Fall and Spring teams practice 3-5 days per week. Variation is based on timing of regattas and the individual rower's boat placement and commitment.

We practice in the morning from 5:00 to 6:30 a.m. before school. This may seem like a difficult time frame, but there are many positives with it such as:

• There is very little traffic (if any) on the water at that time. Practice sessions and workout pieces aren't interrupted by other teams.
• Driving to and from practice takes a lot less time.
• The afternoons are extremely busy at the Dammrich dock, making launching/landing much more difficult and time consuming.
• Rowers can participate in after school activities (other sports, clubs, jobs, etc.) that would be unavailable with an afternoon practice.
• Practices are more streamlined and take less time than a typical afternoon practice.
• Morning practices are the norm for collegiate rowing, an element of tradition dating to the early years of competitive rowing.

Off-Season (Winter & Summer)

Winter training (conditioning) is 3 days per week, 5:30-6:30 a.m.

Summer offerings occur mid-morning and include Learn to Row Camps, Novice/Continuing Development Camps, and opportunities for returning rowers to serve as camp counselors. Returning rowers also may opt to participate in "flex" training and competition, with schedules varying based on rower availability and interest.