VARSITY 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!
Athletes who have more than one year of rowing experience can join our Varsity Team. Our varsity rowers build upon their existing skills and take their fitness to the next level. Many of our varsity rowers are recruited to row at the collegiate level.
Our Season: Rowing is a year-round sport. When we cannot go on the water, we do indoor workouts on the rowing machine.
Fall: Held late August 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: Held from February through late May (or June, for those who qualify for Junior Nationals.) The season starts indoors, then moves onto the water when it is warm enough. The season consists of several regattas, including Midwest Championships in May.
Summer: Held for first 3 weeks in August. Both varsity and experienced novice team members are eligible to participate in this optional summer program.
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