Summer Competitive Program

This program is designed to raise the competitive level of its participants through intense specialized training and drilling with the focus on technique and racing skills.   All Varsity Rowers who are U23 and U19 are eligible to sign up, including athletes from other clubs that do not have summer programs. For novice athletes, the standard for participation is as follows:

• Boys:  Average splits of 1:55 or faster over 2000m (7:40 total)
• Girls:  Average splits of 2:20 or faster over 1500m​
  • ​If this standard cannot be met, an athlete with a coach's letter of recommendation will be considered.

This is a great opportunity to improve technique, gain racing experience through intense competition, and foster friendships with rowers from other clubs during the summer. 

**While the Pittsford Crew Summer Competitive program is open to rowers from all schools and clubs, it is expected that rowers will return to row for their school/club at the conclusion of the summer.**

Summer Competitive Program:
Dates: June 23rd through August 10th
Time: Monday-Friday, 8am - 10am
Cost: $625

U23 Program:
Dates: June 23rd-August 10th
Time: 6am-8am
Cost: $795
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Regatta Schedule

• 7/6 - West Side Invitational
• 7/19-7/20 - RowOntario Championships
  • Note that our participation in this regatta is still tentative
  • This will be an optional regatta, with participation not required
  • As the event is in Canada, participation will require confirmation of proper travel documentation (e.g. passports, etc.)
  • An extra fee will be charged to all participants (details announced as we get closer to event). 
• 8/3 - 8/10 - Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
  • Note that only select boats/athletes will attend this regatta due to the competitive level of the event.
  • As the event is in Canada, participation will require confirmation of proper travel documentation (e.g. passports, etc.)
  • An extra fee will be charged to all participants (details announced as we get closer to event).  

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​Registration Process
(please complete all 6 steps)

Step 1:  Verify Eligibility

• See above regarding Varsity/Novice eligibility

Step 2:  Parent and athlete must read Team Handbook, noting the Code of Conduct and Attendance Policy.

Step 3:  Navigate to the Regatta Central Website and register. 

• Note that payment will be collected (via credit card) as part of the registration process on Regatta Central.
• ​Standard Competitive Program - Boys: Registration Link
• Standard Competitive Program - Girls: Registration Link​​
• U23 Program: Registration Link

​Please contact our registrar at registrar@pittsfordcrew.org if you have any questions.

Step 4:  USRowing Membership and Waiver

• For insurance purposes, all participants must become members of USRowing, which does require a minimal annual fee.  Steps for membership are as follows:   
• 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!

​Step 5:  Health Forms

• Please email your child's most recent doctor's health appraisal
• Email forms to health@pittsfordcrew.org
• All assessments need to have been done in the last 12 months.

​Step 6:  Swimming Proficiency Test

• All new rowers must complete a swimming proficiency test
• The test may be completed at any swimming facility that you have access to, such as the YMCA or JCC, and signed off by a certified lifeguard.
• Swim Test Form can be found:  HERE
• Email completed forms to health@pittsfordcrew.org

Step 7:  Code of Conduct

• All participants are required to read and sign the Code of Conduct. Code of Conduct forms should be handed in on your first day of practice or emailed to registrar@pittsfordcrew.org​
• The Code of Conduct can be found: HERE