The Resilient Rowing Spring Rowing Program will be comprised of U17, U19 rowers and coxswains who are ready to take their rowing to the next level. Athletes at this level should be looking to not only improve their fundamental rowing skills but also looking to represent the Occoquan at the local, National. Members of this Group will train in both sweep and sculling boats with the goal of being able to race in multiple boat classes at different sprint regatta we may attended.
Registration for the Spring Rowing Program will be open for all athletes interested in rowing in the spring season. All athletes will be evaluated by at least two coaches based on a variety of factors including: 2K score, power to weight ratio, 10 stroke & 1 minute watt tests, overall fitness, technical aptitude, and boat moving abilities.
The Spring Rowing season will be available to a maximum of 20 rowers this year (Hopefully 10 boys & 10 girls) and up to 4 coxswains. The regattas that we might attend this spring would be as follows San Diego Crew Classic, Steve Neczypor Memorial Regatta, Mercer Lake Sprints, James River Sprints, US Rowing Mid Atlantic Youth Championships and US Rowing Youth National Championships. And our Practice Location for the spring season will be help at Bull Run Marina off Old Yates Ford Rd in Clifton VA.
2025 SEASON
Spring Rowing Program:
February 10th - June 15th (18 weeks)
Spring Rowing Program Schedules
Weekly Practice Schedule
Mondays - Fridays
4:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday - 8:00 am to 10:30 am
Regattas:
Possible Spring Races that we may attend:
San Diego Crew Classic (CA)
March 28th - 30th
Steve Neczypor Memorial Regatta (NJ)
April 5th
Mercer Lake Sprints (NJ)
April 12th - 13th
James River Sprints (VA)
April 26th
US Rowing Mid Atlantic Youth Championships (NJ)
May 10th - 11th
US Rowing Youth Nationals Championship (FL)
June 12th - 15th
also possible setting up some duel and or some tri meets with some local clubs in the area
COSTS & FEES:
Spring Rowing Program: $1800.00 plus Regatta fees
Spring Rowing Regatta Cost:
San Diego Crew Classic (CA)
March 28th - 30th
TBD
Steve Neczypor Memorial Regatta (NJ)
April 5th
TBD
Mercer Lake Sprints (NJ)
April 12th - 13th
TBD
James River Sprints (VA)
April 26th
TBD
US Rowing Mid Atlantic Youth Championships (NJ)
May 10th - 11th
TBD
US Rowing Youth Nationals Championship (FL)
June 12th - 15th
TBD
All rowers and coxswains traveling to compete at away regattas will be responsible for covering the extra cost to the club. These fees are calculated by dividing total costs for each respective regatta by the number of athletes that are selected to attend. Typical costs include, but are not limited to:
Hotel rooms, race entry fees, boat transportation, rental vehicles for athlete transportation and possible boat rentals.
Uniform Package:
( Uni-Suit, Sun Shirt, Tank Top, Hat )
Est. $225.00
**Plus all registration processing fees & credit card fees**
Registration Fees Include:
- 18 weeks on the water Sculling & Sweep Training
- 10:1 athlete to coach ratio.
- All Park fees
Separate Costs:
- All Regatta Trips will be an additional cost to cover:
- All transportation, food, lodging, & entry fees associated with traveling to and from away regattas.
- Uniforms (if needed) are an additional cost.
Please Note:
- At least one season of racing experience is required for this program.
- The suggested personal best 2,000m erg score for High Performance Regattas is as follows:
Girls: U19 < 8:00, U17 < 8:15
Boys: U19 < 7:00, U17 < 7:15
- The suggested personal best 2,000m erg score for Summer Racing Regattas is as follows:
Girls: U19 < 8:20, U17 < 8:35
Boys: U19 < 7:20, U17 < 7:35