High School Racing Program (Fall 2026)

The High School Racing Program is designed for athletes who are ready to make rowing a priority and commit to the training required to compete successfully. 

The program is open to experienced high school athletes. 

Practice Schedule

Aug 31, 2026– Nov 4, 2026

4pm-6:30pm Monday – Friday

8am-11am Saturday (non-regatta weekends)

Who It’s For

This program is for experienced high school athletes who are prepared to:

• Attend practice six days per week
• Train and race as part of a competitive team
• Communicate absences in advance
• Support their teammates through consistent attendance and effort

With very few exceptions, middle school athletes (6th-8th grades) should sign up for the Middle School Experienced Program. If a middle schooler would like to apply to be part of the High School Program and are able to commit to the 6-day/week schedule, reach out to info@tbcracing.org.  In general, middle schoolers will be best suited for the training program within the Middle School Experienced program.

Facilities

We row out of Thompson’s Boat Center, 2800 Virginia Ave, NW Washington, DC 20037.

In addition, TBC Racing operates a dedicated indoor training facility in the Watergate Office Building at 2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Suite T126 Washington, DC 20037. This elite level training facility allows athletes to train on land before or after practice and when weather conditions prevent rowing. It also includes space for athletes to complete homework between school and practice, as well as changing rooms and restrooms.

Attendance and Race Selection

Consistent attendance is essential. Coaches build lineups and training plans around the athletes who are regularly available, and every absence affects the entire crew.

Athletes who miss more than two practices within a two-week period may not be placed in a boat for the upcoming regatta. Race selection will also be based on attendance, effort, performance, attitude, and the needs of the team.

Committing to the High School Racing Program means committing not only to your own progress, but also to the teammates who depend on you.

Regatta Schedule

Sweep Head of the Potomac – Sept 26

Head of the James – Oct 10 (lower boats)

Occoquan Chase – Oct 11 (upper boats & Novice)

Head of the Charles – Oct 16 – 18 (select athletes only, additional cost)

Head of the Schuylkill –  Oct 25 (select athletes only, additional cost)

Tail of the Potomac – Oct 31 (Novices only)

Head of the Occoquan – Nov 1

Registration Fee

$2350 – includes training and all regattas listed above that do not indicate an additional cost.