REGISTRATION OPEN
Season Summary
Spring competitive rowing involves the transition to sprint-style racing. Similar to the Olympics, races are held head-to-head and are generally shorter in length (~2000 meters). The Pittsford Crew season focuses on preparing our athletes, for these faster/shorter races and competing in regional events accordingly.
Due to the Rochester area's lengthy winters, the first portion of the spring season begins with a focused land-based training regimen, including a mix of technique-focused days at the PIRC and physical training days at the JCC- Brickyard Crossfit. Once the spring weather conditions are deemed safe, the team will transition to on-water training at the Genesee River (hosted by the Genesee Waterways Center). Then, once the canal is filled and open, the team will finally transition home to the Pittsford Crew Boathouse facilities. Transition dates will be finalized and announced throughout the season.
As always, rowers and rowing families are required to abide by the Pittsford Crew Code of Conduct for the duration of the season.
Season Summary
Spring competitive rowing involves the transition to sprint-style racing. Similar to the Olympics, races are held head-to-head and are generally shorter in length (~2000 meters). The Pittsford Crew season focuses on preparing our athletes, for these faster/shorter races and competing in regional events accordingly.
Due to the Rochester area's lengthy winters, the first portion of the spring season begins with a focused land-based training regimen, including a mix of technique-focused days at the PIRC and physical training days at the JCC- Brickyard Crossfit. Once the spring weather conditions are deemed safe, the team will transition to on-water training at the Genesee River (hosted by the Genesee Waterways Center). Then, once the canal is filled and open, the team will finally transition home to the Pittsford Crew Boathouse facilities. Transition dates will be finalized and announced throughout the season.
As always, rowers and rowing families are required to abide by the Pittsford Crew Code of Conduct for the duration of the season.
Tuition & Starting Dates:
To accommodate athletes that are participating in other winter sports activities, there are two starting dates (with corresponding price points) for the Spring season. Regardless of the athlete's start date, all payments are collected (via the Regatta Central registration page) at the time of registration.
To accommodate athletes that are participating in other winter sports activities, there are two starting dates (with corresponding price points) for the Spring season. Regardless of the athlete's start date, all payments are collected (via the Regatta Central registration page) at the time of registration.
- There are no longer additional fees for the Saratoga Invitational and New York State Championship regattas. These fees are now included in the tuition. Families are responsible for athlete travel and lodging.
- Please note that boats/athletes that qualify for Youth Nationals will incur additional expenses.
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Mandatory Parent Meeting: 2/27 @ 7:00pm, via Zoom (subject to change)
Regatta Schedule
Regatta Schedule
- 4/26 - Saratoga Invitational
- 5/4 – John Bennett Regatta
- 5/10 & 11 - NYS High School Championships
- 5/24 & 5/25 – Pittsford Regatta
Registration Process
(please complete all 8 steps)
(please complete all 8 steps)
Step 1: Verify Eligibility and Determine Athletic Level (Eligibility Requirements)
Step 2: Read Commitment, Code of Conduct and Handbook.
Step 3: Register on Regatta Central
- Boys: Regatta Central Link
- Boys - Late Start: Regatta Central Link
- Girls: Regatta Central Link
- Girls - Late Start: Regatta Central Link
Step 4: USRowing Membership and Waiver
- Instructions for USRowing Memberships
- Link to USRowing Website/join (Club code is E9NNK)
- For returning rowers, follow these steps to renew your waiver:
- Go to https://membership.usrowing.org
- Click on Log In under Individuals and log in using your member number and password
- On your profile page, click the blue button “Sign Agreement & Waiver” and follow the steps on screen
- Done!
- For athletes turning 18 this season
- You must complete Safesport Training in order to be boated in a regatta
- When using the enrollment key below, the training is free
- Create your SafeSport account at https://safesporttrained.org
- Use the USRowing enrollment key NGBUSR-RFKt8f
- Provide your USRowing member number when prompted to ensure your training links to your USRowing Membership
Step 5: Health Forms
- Please email your child's most recent doctor's health appraisal (if new or changed since the Fall Season or RIRA)
- Email forms to health@pittsfordcrew.org
- All assessments need to have been done in the last 12 months.
Step 6: Volunteering
- This is a volunteer operated organization
- Every athlete's family must signup for 6 volunteer credits per season. Families with 2 athletes will need a total of 9 volunteer credits.
- Your athlete will not be able to participate until you have met the volunteering requirement.
- Volunteering Signup Link: iVolunteer (Volunteering will open on February 10, 2025)
Step 7: Swim Test
- Applicable to new rowers only
- All rowers must take a swim test.
- If you are part of a local swim club, please go there to complete the form.
- Swim tests can be completed at the YMCA or JCC
- Swim Test Form: HERE
Step 8: Clothing:
- All Rowers & Coxswains:
- In the 2025 Spring season ALL athletes wear the same unisuits for regattas. This means that everyone needs the NEW 776 BC uni that debuted in 2024.
- Unisuits are made to order based on athlete's measurements.
- Follow these links to order. Size charts are included in product images. Please take caution to order correctly.
- Unisuit: https://square.link/u/wTJ4AR7J
- Baselayer (long sleeve): https://square.link/u/luo2m3s
- Questions - contact merchandising@pittsfordcrew.org
Fundraising: This spring we will be doing a mandatory fundraising campaign. All Pittsford Crew athletes must participate in our fundraiser. More details to follow soon!
Special Payment Options: Payment Options
Multiple Athlete Discount: If a family has more than one athlete in the program, you will receive a 20% discount on each additional athlete's tuition. After full, non-discounted payments are made through Regatta Central, refund checks will be mailed to eligible families from Pittsford Crew.