Middle School Experienced Program | Winter/Spring 2027

The Middle School Experienced Program is designed for middle school athletes (age 12 and older) who have completed at least one season of rowing or a season long Discover Rowing program.

Practice Schedule

Winter Training

• November 30, 2026 – February 13, 2027
• 4pm-6:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• 8am-11am Saturday

Spring

• February 16, 2027- May 11, 2027
• 4pm-6:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• 8am-11am Saturday (non-regatta weekends)

Who It’s For

This program is for middle school athletes who are prepared to:

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

Facilities

We row out of Thompson’s Boat Center, 2900 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.

Regatta Schedule
The following schedule is tentative as all regattas have not announced dates at this time.

March 1, 2027, an additional Regatta Fee of $1000 will be due to cover regatta fees, transportation and hotels at the regattas below. This will be invoiced separately at that time.