Team Expectations
- Be a Good Teammate
- Exhibit sportsmanship both on and off the water.
- Treat all opponents, coaches, officials and teammates with respect
- Realize that team goals come before the needs and desires of the individual
- Participate fully in all aspects of the program, including fundraising, practices, races
- Support the team by accepting coaching decisions
- Be Prepared to Row
- Attend all practices
- Manage your time as a “Student – Athlete”
- Take care of yourself (eat healthy foods/sleep well)
- Set personal fitness goals — in-season and out-of-season
- Work to improve technically (listen to the coaches)
- Be an Ambassador for the Sport in the school
- Have fun — Enjoy being a member of a competitive rowing team
What to bring
Practice Days
- Snug-fitting pants/shorts/spandex (like biking shorts)
- Sweat-wicking shirts (not cotton)
- Weather appropriate layers/gloves OK on land
- Emergency medications such as inhaler/epi-pen (extra for Coach to carry on launch helpful)
- Refillable water bottle marked with your name
- Sunscreen
- Hat/sunglasses
- Extra clothes/socks (pack a full change of clothes)
- Healthy post-practice snack
Racing Days
- 2-piece Spandex racing uniform — and the long sleeve top
- Weather appropriate layers (uniform rule can be waived)
- Emergency medications such as inhaler/epi-pen (extra for Coach to carry helpful)
- Refillable water bottle marked with your name
- Sunscreen
- Hat/sunglasses
- Extra clothes/socks (pack a full change of clothes)
- Boosters provide snacks (food available at concession to purchase)
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