Competitive Program
Our juniors program is a competitive rowing program for athletes in grades 8-12.
Rowers in our program will learn how to sweep and scull, and may compete in regattas at the local, regional, and national level.
In the fall, rowers that have completed a full year in the program train in our varsity squad, and first year rowers train in our novice squad.
In the spring, rowers generally train and compete in age-specific groups: U19, U17, and U16.
Ages
Our competitive program is open to athletes in grades 8-12.
Seasons
Our fall season runs from August to December.
Our spring season runs from January to May.
Rowers that qualify for nationals will continue to practice and compete through mid-June.
Practice Schedule
Varsity Girls
Mon, Weds: 5:30- 7:45 PM
Tues, Thurs, Fri: 5:30- 7:30 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Varsity Boys
Mon- Fri: 5:30- 7:30 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Novice Boys and Girls
Mon- Thurs: 5:30- 7:30 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Competitions
Each season includes at least one home regatta in Austin, in addition to several travel regattas.
Selection for travel regattas is based on attendance and on the water performance.
Uniforms
Racing tanks for novice rowers are included in our main season fee.
Racing unis for varsity rowers will be purchased individually by parents using the link to our team store.
Team Performance
We are nationally competitive across all age groups on the team.
In the last 5 years, our team has qualified 6+ boats each year to race at Youth Nationals.
We have medalled at Youth Nationals and Head of the Charles, and have achieved multiple grand final appearances at Youth Nationals.
Multiple seniors each year have committed with DI rowing teams at universities such as:
- University of Texas at Austin
- Southern Methodist University
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Oklahoma
- Northeastern University
- St. Mary's College
- Mercyhurst University
Fall 2025 Varsity Program
This registration is for returning rowers that have completed a full year of our competitive program and do not have novice eligibility.
Fall season program dates are Sat, Aug 23rd- Weds, Dec 17th. Rowers interested in selection for Head of the Charles will begin practice Sat, Aug 16th.
The main season cost is $1500. This includes coaching and equipment fees for all team practices, and regatta costs for home regattas and local scrimmages.
Use the discount code "EARLY" at payment to claim $50 off if you register before Aug 1st!
Need-based financial assistance is available. Please email Liz Green (elizabeth.green@austinrowing.org) if you are interested in our scholarship application.
RegisterFall 2025 Novice Girls Program
This registration is for athletes with no prior rowing experience, and for returning rowers with less than a year of rowing experience.
Fall season program dates are Sat, Aug 16th- Weds, Dec 17th.
The main season cost is $1500. This includes coaching and equipment fees for all team practices, and regatta costs for home regattas and local scrimmages.
Use the discount code "EARLY" at payment to claim $50 off if you register before Aug 1st!
Need-based financial assistance is available. Please email Liz Green (elizabeth.green@austinrowing.org) if you are interested in our scholarship application.
RegisterFall 2025 Novice Boys Program
This registration is for athletes with no prior rowing experience, and for returning rowers with less than a year of rowing experience.
Fall season program dates are Sat, Aug 16th- Weds, Dec 17th.
The fall season cost is $1500. This includes coaching and equipment fees for all team practices, and regatta costs for home regattas and local scrimmages.
Use the discount code "EARLY" at payment to claim $50 off if you register before Aug 1st!
Need-based financial assistance is available. Please email Liz Green (elizabeth.green@austinrowing.org) if you are interested in our scholarship application.
Register