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 .
2023 SEASON
Summer Racing Program:
June 5th - August 14th
Summer Racing Program Schedules
Weekly Practice Schedule
Boys and Girls:
Monday to Friday - 6:30 am to 9:00 am
(June 5th - 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
June 30th - July 2nd
Capital Sprints
Anacostia River, DC
July 8th (tentative date)
Occoquan Memorial Sprints
Fairfax Station, VA
July 9th (tentative date)
Summer National Championship (aka Club Nationals)
Bethel, Ohio
July 13th -16th
Philly Youth
Philadelphia, PA
July 22nd (tentative date)
139th Royal Canadian henley
St. Catherines, ON
Aug 6th - 13th
COSTS & FEES:
Summer Racing Program: $1250.00
Summer Racing Regatta Cost:
Independence Day Regatta
Philadelphia, PA
June 30th - July 2nd
Capital Sprints
Anacostia River, DC
July 8th (tentative date)
Occoquan Memorial Sprints
Fairfax Station, VA
July 9th (tentative date)
Summer National Championship (aka Club Nationals)
Bethel, Ohio
July 13th -16th
Philly Youth
Philadelphia, PA
July 22nd (tentative date)
139th Royal Canadian henley
St. Catherines, ON
Aug 6th - 13th
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