Programs

Experienced Program:

The SWRC Experienced Program is geared towards improving the speed and technique of rowers who have one to four years of experience with the sport. Athletes will be placed in lineups with respect to training and racing based on speed and ability. Coaches expect regular daily attendance and the ability to participate in races. Emphasis will be developing technical skills, fitness, running specialized drills, developing confidence and leadership skills, recreational, and receiving one-on-one attention for their coaches. Specialized plans will be provided for each rower so they can build strengths to improve their skills. Students will leave the program better prepared for the interscholastic rowing season or to transition to the next level of their development. SWRC practices in eights and fours that require coxswains.

Rowing 101: An Introductory Program:

The SWRC Learn-to-Row  program is geared towards students who have no experience with the sport and are excited to learn how to row! Each practice will introduce new rowers and coxswains to fundamental boat-handling and rowing technique skills as well as the general basics of the sport. Graduates of this class can move into SWRC's Experienced Program, join their high school's novice program to continue their long term development ,or may transition to one of our future programs.