Learn To Row Aug. 11, 12 and/or 13

Come try the Olympic sport of rowing!

You may have heard about Stuart Crew; now’s your chance to spend some time on the water and experience rowing first hand.

Students who will be attending Stuart or Glasgow in the 2016-2017 year are invited to a three-afternoon Learn-To-Row at Sandy Run Regional Park August 11-13. We’re also holding a short hour-long orientation on Saturday, August 13, at Sandy Run for those who want to start out with a shorter taste. No experience is required for either program, and there is no fee associated with either.

Rowers will need to complete a waiver (download PDF here), (including parent or guardian signature). If possible, print, complete, sign, and email the waiver to JEB Stuart Crew Boosters in advance or bring the hard copy with you. Rowers cannot get on the water without a completed waiver.

Those interested in the longer three-day program will need to also complete a sports physical form and pass a short swim test in advance.

The Learn-To-Row event will take place at Sandy Run Regional Park, the location of our boathouse. Click here for printable directions or here for Google maps.

Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing (think leggings or spandex and a t-shirt) and bring sunscreen, a pair of socks, and at least a 32 oz. refillable water bottle. You might also want to pack a change of clothes, a towel, and hair ties in a backpack or sports bag that will hold your smart phone, headphones, and house keys to keep valuables safe on land in the boathouse.

Contact JEB Stuart Crew Boosters to let us know you’ll be joining us or for more details. In your email, kindly let us know the rower’s name, grade, and any athletic information you want to share. It might be interesting to note any experience with rowing (“I saw Stuart rowers at the Lake Barcroft parade”) or perhaps a neighbor or sibling has rowed on the Stuart crew team.

Parents are welcome.

[Check out scenes from a Green Day and a novice practice day with help from seasoned rowers from the 2015-2016 season.]