Spring Season Reminders

As we wrap up winter season, I wanted to give you all some information about Spring Rowing Season so that you can be prepared when we come back from Spring Break.

Spring Season Dates

Spring season starts right after Spring Break (so Monday, March 30) and ends on Wednesday, May 20 with our Spring Banquet.

Practice Schedule for Spring

The practice schedule for Spring season stays the same as for winter, but the times shift just a little bit:

Tuesday/Thursday - 5:15-7:00p

Saturday - 9-10:30a

Practices are set up in iCrew so you can start marking your attendance now. See notes on marking attendance below.

Please keep in mind that we may not be on the water right away, and we might not be on the water at each practice. Weather in the spring is much more variable, so we have to make adjustments accordingly. 

It is VITAL to keep an eye on GroupMe during spring season so you know if we are on the water or at the rowing center.

How to dress for cold weather rowing

Please review the information below on how to dress for cold weather rowing. Rowers should be sure that they are dressed in enough layers that they would be OK riding in a launch or coxing. Remember, it is always colder at the river and please make sure your rower packs a rowing bag.

How to dress for cold weather rowing >>

Marking Attendance is EXTREMELY Important when we are on the water

Please remember that marking attendance during spring season is VERY important when we are on the water. I will be making boats and sending out lineups before practice, so dropping out at the last minute becomes very problematic. If you have questions about that, please let me know. In the meantime, please see the information below about marking attendance:

Marking attendance and coming to row >>

Spring Banquet - Wed, May 20

Our season will end with our pi,Spring Banquet on Wed, May 20. It is the last Wednesday of practice. We will be holding the banquet at Scorched Earth Brewery in Algonquin again this year. One of our Masters Rowers is involved with Scorched Earth and it was a great experience last year. The sophomore class helps to organize it each year, so one of them will be sending out information at some point.

Invoices Coming Soon

I will be getting invoices out for Spring rowing ($500), so be on the lookout for those. Hopefully this week. They won’t be due until mid to late April, but I just wanted to give you a heads-up to look for them.

Looking forward to getting back on the water! Hoping the weather cooperates this Spring!