Beginner Team Information

Rowing opportunities after camp…

We sincerely hope that your camper comes out of camp loving rowing and would like to continue!

If they do, our Fall Beginner Program starts August 27!

Fall is really the best time to row and we have a fantastic team that is looking forward to a fun Fall season! I’m sure that many of you will be waiting to see what your son or daughter thinks before making a decision, but here is an overview of what Fall and our other rowing seasons look like:

Fall Season 2024

Dates: August 27-October 29
Practice days/times: Tues/Thurs: 5:15-6:45p, Sat: 9-10:30a
Fees: $500

Fees include 1 regatta (race), Head of the Rock Regatta in Rockford on Sunday, October 13 (all day event).

Winter Season 2024/25

Dates: Dec 3 – Mar 20
Practice days/times: Tues: 6:30-7:30p, Thurs: 5:15-6:45, Sat: 9:30-11a
Fees: $500

Fees include 2 regattas (races), Southside Smackdown (Chicago) in February (morning to early afternoon), and our indoor regatta, Chicagoland Shiver, in early March (morning to early afternoon).

Spring Season 2025

Dates: April 1 – May 22
Practice days/times: Tues/Thurs: 5:15-6:45p, Sat: 9-10:30a
Fees: $500

Fees include 1 regatta (race), Indianapolis Jr. Sprints in Indianapolis, IN the first weekend in May (Saturday and Sunday all day).

Your rower can elect to participate in all of these seasons, or just the ones that work for you.

Beginner Team info & how to sign up…

If your camper thinks they would like to continue rowing and you would like more information about how it all works, we will be posting an informational video that will cover what you need to know. After viewing that presentation, we will provide a link to submit questions that we will add to our Beginner Team FAQ document.