The Resilient Rowing Summer Racing Program will be comprised of U17 and 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, and International level. Members of this Group will train in both sweep and sculling boats with the goal of racing in multiple boat classes at each sprint regatta attended.
Registration for the Summer Racing Program will be open for all athletes interested in racing this summer. 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 ability during the Program Placement Period. Following the Program Placement Period athletes will be notified which program and regattas they'll be attending.
Summer Racing regattas will be available to a maximum of 24 rowers (12 boys & 12 girls) and up to 4 coxswains. The regattas are the USRowing National Championships, Independence Day and Philadelphia Youth .
2024 SEASON
Summer Racing Program Options:
Full: June 3rd - August 12th (10 weeks)
First half: June 3rd - July 7th (5 weeks)
First half add on: July 8th - 20th (2 weeks)
Second half: July 8th - Aug 12th (5weeks)
Summer Racing Program Schedules
Weekly Practice Schedule
Boys and Girls:
Monday to Friday - 6:30 am to 9:00 am
(June 3rd - last day of school practice will be held in the afternoons)
Saturday -6:30 am to 9:00 am
Regattas:
Possible Summer Races that we may attend:
Independence Day Regatta
Philadelphia, PA
July 5th - 7th
Capital Sprints
Anacostia River, DC
July 6th
Occoquan Memorial Sprints
Fairfax Station, VA
July 7th
Philly Youth
Philadelphia, PA
July 20th
140th Royal Canadian Henley
St. Catherines, ON
July 29 - Aug 5th
COSTS & FEES:
Summer Racing Program: $1400.00 Full / $750.00 Half
$250.00 2 week add on
Summer Racing Regatta Cost:
Independence Day Regatta
Philadelphia, PA
July 5th - 7th
Price about: $1000.00
Capital Sprints
Anacostia River, DC
July 7th
Price: Included
Occoquan Memorial Sprints
Fairfax Station, VA
July 8th
Price: Included
Philly Youth
Philadelphia, PA
July 20th
Price about: $250.00
140th Royal Canadian Henley
St. Catherines, ON
July 29th - Aug 5th
Price about: $1500.00
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 athlete food.
Uniform Package:
( Uni-Suit, Sun Shirt, Tank Top, Hat )
Est. $225.00
**Plus all registration processing fees & credit card fees**
Registration Fees Include:
- 10 weeks on the water Sculling & Sweep Training
- 8:1 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