Masters Rowing
Brief Overview
Who is Eligible?
- Anyone older than 19 years old
- All experience levels ("Masters" refers to age, not skill level)
- Every level of fitness
- All genders, races, sexual orientations, etc.
- Everyone with a passion for learning, teamwork, and sport
Those who are new to rowing or have less than a year of rowing experience will be considered novices and coached as a “Novice Master.” Rowers with at least a year of prior experience will be considered “Competitive Masters.”
Getting Started
To get started, we require the prospective athlete to fill out the “Liability Waiver” and the “Dues Payment Information” forms on the “New Members” page (under “Resources) before coming to the boathouse for the first time. On the first day we will have the new rower ride in the safety launch (a motorized boat) with one of the coaches and observe practice to help inform their decision on whether to join. You can find information about our fee structure HERE and sign up HERE.
Benefits of Rowing
- Enhances teamwork skills (e.g. communication, problem solving, leadership, etc.)
- Improves cardiovascular fitness, strength, and mental fortitude
- Rowing is an excellent reason to get outside and enjoy nature
- Rowing is a low impact exercise that can be done for life unlike many other sports
- A wonderful environment to meet lifelong friends
- It's FUN