JR Program
Our juniors program is a competitive rowing program for athletes in grades 8-12.
Rowers in our program will learn how to sweep and scull, and may compete in regattas at the local, regional, and national level.
First year rowers will start in the novice squad and race at least one semester there before moving up to varsity.
Younger rowers in the U15/U16 age groups will train in our novice squad but may compete in varsity age group events at regattas, as determined by coaches.
Returning rowers in the U17/U19 age groups will train in our varsity squads and compete in those varsity and jv age group events at regattas.
Ages
Our competitive program is open to athletes in grades 8-12.
When
Our fall season runs from August to December.
Our spring season runs from January to May.
Rowers that qualify for nationals will continue to practice and compete through mid-June.
Where
All practices are held at Austin Rowing Club, located at 74 Trinity St. Austin, TX.
Practices
Varsity practices are 5:30-7:30 PM Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Sat.
Novice practices are 5:30-7:30 PM Mon-Thurs, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Sat.
Our attendance requirement to be selected for travel regattas is 3 practices a week.
Competitions
Each season includes at least one home regatta in Austin, in addition to several travel regattas.
Selection for travel regattas is based on attendance and on the water performance.
Uniforms
Racing tanks for novice rowers are included in our main season fee.
Racing unis for varsity rowers will be purchased individually by parents using the link to our team store.
Extra Costs
Coaching and equipment costs for all practices, and entry, food, and coaching costs for home competitions are included in our main season fee.
Travel regattas are billed separately.
Spring 2025 Season
This is registration for our spring 2025 competitive season.
The season will run from Thurs, Jan 9th to Thurs, May 8th.
Varsity Practices are 5:30-7:30 PM, Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM Sat.
Novice Practices are 5:30-7:30 PM Mon-Thurs, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM Sat.
Our attendance requirement to be selected for travel regattas is 3 practices a week.
The main season cost is $1450. This includes coaching and equipment fees for all team practices, and entry and food costs for home regatas and scrimmages here in Austin.
Need-based financial assistance is available. Please email Liz Green (elizabeth.green@austinrowing.org) if you are interested in our scholarship application.
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