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)

Stuart Crew. Rowing Strong for 50 Years.