NOVICE PROGRAM
ATTENTION BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 13-17
Try out for our nationally competitive youth team!
No experience needed. We teach you everything! Lots of college recruiting opportunites.
Introductory Practices/Meetings (2 options)
- Saturday, September 16th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
- Sunday, September 17th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Tryouts
Monday, September 18th – Saturday, September 30th (2 weeks)
For more information, contact Head Coach Tim Franck: coachtim@stlouisrowingclub.com
WHO
Boys and girls ages 13-17. No experience necessary!
WHERE
St. Louis Rowing Club’s boathouse at Creve Coeur Lake (13777 Marine Ave., 63043). It’s alarge, tan-colored building.
WHEN
Introductory Practices/Meetings are Sat, Sept. 16th 4-6pm or Sun. Sept 17th, 4-6pm. Rain or shine… Parents welcome!
TRYOUTS
Start Mon, Sept. 18th and end on Sat, Sept. 30th (2 weeks).
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Mon-Fri 4-6pm and Sat/Sun 2:30-4:30pm. Minimum Attendance Requirement is at least 4 practices per week.
WHAT TO WEAR
Clothes you can exercise in and athletic shoes.
COST
The 2 week tryouts are FREE!
Our competitive Novice Team is made up of high school students ages 13-18 from around the St. Louis area. Every rower is a novice their first year. After that, they may graduate to the Varsity Team. Our junior novice rowers learn the basics of sweep rowing, the terms and calls used in the boat, and how to work together as a team.
Our Season: Rowing is a year-round sport. When we cannot go on the water, we do indoor workouts on the rowing machine.
Fall: Begins after Fall Tryouts in September and runs through January. Typically consists of several 5,000-meter Head Races, including The Head of the Hooch in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Beginning in late November, practices move indoors and focus on strength and conditioning.
Spring: Begins after Spring Tryouts in February and runs through late May. Consists of several Spring regattas and concludes with racing at Midwest Championships.
Summer: Runs for 3 weeks in August. Experienced novice team members are eligible to participate in this optional summer program.
HOW TO GET STARTED
SUMMER CAMPS
We offer Learn to Row Summer Camps for ages 11-17 in June, July, and August. The camps are ten sessions over a two-week period that cover the fundamentals of rowing. No experience is necessary, but swimming skills are a must. We start our learning on the indoor rowing machine, and then progress onto the water. While attending a summer camp is not a requirement, it can increase the likelihood of success at tryouts.
CAMP 1
June 19 – 30. Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 10:00 am. Limit of 36 kids. (No Saturday/Sunday practices)
CAMP 2
July 10 – 21. Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 10:00 am. Limit of 36 kids. (Camp 2 is NOT a continuation of Camp 1)
CAMP 3a
July 31 – August 11. Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 10:00 am. Limit of 20 kids. (Camp 3a is NOT a continuation of Camps 1 or 2)
CAMP 3b
July 31 – August 11. Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 10:00 am. Limit of 20 kids. (Camp 3b is for kids with at least 10 rowing practices of experience)
COST – $275 per camp
A limited amount of Financial Assistance is available to support dues. Please contact financialassistance@stlouisrowingclub.com for more information and an application.
WHAT TO WEAR – Clothes you can exercise in and athletic shoes. Bring a water bottle.
For more information, contact Head Coach Tim Franck: coachtim@stlouisrowingclub.com
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