Spring 2023 – Juniors Competitive Program

Description

We are excited to kick off our second season of competitive Spring racing under the TBC Racing flag. We’ve expanded the racing schedule and included winter training in the mix so that our teams are trained and ready to go on day one of the Spring season.  Our spring season is designed for athletes of any ability level who either do not have a scholastic team to row for in the spring or whose spring team is not a good fit.

Groupings

The competitive program during the spring will be broken into the following groups depending on ability, practices will be fairly fluid with groups generally working out together:

• High Performance (HP):  Our most competitive level, for the top junior athletes of any age, focusing on high level training and racing regimes.  Competitions include local racing, San Diego Crew Classic, Mid-Atlantic Championships and The US Rowing Youth Nationals .  At this advanced level, athletes must commit up front to practice and regatta attendance.
• Select:Our traditional competitive level, perfect for high school aged, varsity level rowers .  Program goals will increase your technical expertise and overall fitness as we prepare for a demanding spring racing schedule.
• Developmental:Our level for developing rowers and coxswains, perfect for rowers returning from a novice year experience or returning varsity athletes looking for a technical focus to improve their rowing stroke.  Program goals will increase your technical expertise and overall fitness, with a focus on stroke mechanics and understanding of physical work required at a varsity level.

Selection Process:

We will have an evaluation period the first few weeks of the season.  This will include on-the-water evaluations of skill and strength as well as erg testing.  This selection process will allow us to provide consistent and dedicated training at every level.

Practice Schedules:
December 5th-February 17 – Indoor Practice @ Thompson’s Boat Center

• Monday – Friday, 4:00-6:30 pm
• Saturday  8:30-10:30 am – Row (weather permitting) or Battery Kimball Run

February 19- June 10 – On the Water @ Thompson’s Boat Center

• Monday – Friday, 4:00-6:30 pm
• Saturday 8:00-10:30 am

Race Schedule

• March 23 – Tentative Dual
• April 1 & 2 – San Diego Crew Classic – (Tentative for HP program only)
• April 8 – Tentative Dual
• April 22 –  James River Sprints  (Richmond) – Date is tentative.
• April 30 – Cooper Cup  (Camden, NJ)
• May 13 – May 14 – Mid Atlantic Youth Championships (NJ)
• June 9-12, – USRowing Youth National Championship, (Sarasota, FL)

Program Cost

Spring Competitive Team: $850 (includes winter training)