Summer High School Competitive Program

Competitive Summer Racing Program (HSCOMP): 9-week (54 days)

Eligibility: For experienced high school rowers, rising 9th thru 12th, who wish to train and compete in Local and National Regattas during the summer. The team is open to athletes (rowers and coxswains) with U17 or U19 status (as defined by USRowing) who have one or more years of rowing experience.

Objective: The focus is on rowing skills in either a sculling or sweep boat. Instruction will be with the goal of improving technical skills and increasing technical proficiency and physical fitness.

Members of this group should anticipate training in Scull and Sweep boats. Athletes should be prepared for racing in multiple boat classes and events during the competition (8+, 4+, 4x, 2x, and 1x). All athletes will be evaluated by members of the coaching staff as well as additional factors to include, but not limited to: 2K score, power-to-weight ratio, 10 stroke & 1-minute watt tests, overall fitness, technical aptitude, and boat moving ability during the Program Evaluation Period. Following the Program Evaluation Period, athletes will be notified which program, Competitive vs Select, and regattas they'll be attending.

This program is for Junior athletes looking to:

Improve their technical skill and proficiency in rowing

Improve physical fitness
Advance their collegiate recruiting profile
Enjoy a unique summer experience rowing with like-minded boatmates on the Occoquan

Dates:

8 June thru 10 Aug : Monday to Saturday

Practices scheduled while school is in session, 8 - 12 June 4:00 - 6:00 PM;
Then 15 June – 10 Aug; 7:00 - 9:00 AM
$750 for Registration (closes June 7th)
(54) 2-hour practices - The number of days does not take into account regattas

Payment:
Payment Plan available; transaction fees added after the registration cost

Requires Uniform Bundle ($225) under the Shop/Store Tab for competitions
Individual uniform replacement items are available as well for those who have purchased the "Bundle" before.

All away Regattas/Travel will require additional fees. Transportation, food, lodging, coaching, and entry fees will be divided between the total number of members traveling for the event.

Possible Summer Races that we may attend

Summer Racing Additional Costs TBD

Occoquan Memorial Sprints:
28 June

Ferrymen's Challenge:
5 July

Philadelphia Youth Regatta:
18 July

Independence Day Regatta:
24-25 July
(one overnight stay)

Potentially

140th Royal Canadian Henley (TBD)

St. Catherines, ON

Aug 2nd - 9th

(Select Boats/Crews - Based on Athlete performance and Coaches' evaluations)

Due to the 250th Celebrations, the 2026 Summer Regatta Schedule has been revamped.
An evaluation based on Registration, boat performance, and schedule/timing will determine the Regattas we will be attending.

Regattas will be billed based on participation (Events rowed)

U23/Intermediate Regattas TBD

Summer Racing Additional Costs

Independence Day Regatta: $TBD
(price to attend about $1000/Athlete)

Occoquan Memorial Sprints: $TBD

Philadelphia Youth Regatta: $TBD
Price to be calculated by total trip expenses divided by the total number of athletes attending
(price to attend about $300/Athlete)

Ferryman’s Challenge: TBD

140th Royal Canadian Henley (TBD)

St. Catherines, ON

Aug 2rd - 9th
(price to attend about $1500/Athlete)

(Select Boats/Crews - Based on Athlete performance and Coaches' evaluations)

Uniform Package
( Uni-Suit, Tech-Shirt, Hat/Visor )
Est. $225

WATER BOTTLE - To help reduce the waste created by the use of disposable water bottles, we ask rowers to arrive with two reusable water bottles daily.

SWIM TEST - All participants are required to have a swim test on file with their crew boosters’ club or with Prince William Crew (PWC). The requirements and form can be downloaded from the Forms page.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM - All participants are required to submit a current (within the past 12 months) VHSL Jan 2021 or equivalent Sports Physical Examination. It is strongly suggested, but not required, that you use the VHSL form so it may be used in participating in other activities requiring a physical during the school year. Please only submit a copy of the physical and retain the original for your records. The requirements and form can be downloaded from the Forms page.

SESSION CAP - A session may close before the scheduled closure day due to the "cap" for that session being reached. If this occurs, the registrant will be placed on a waitlist. Should a slot open, the registrant will be contacted before the entry is moved from the "waitlist" to "active" status. If no slots open up, you will be contacted by the Program Administrator to see if you would like to move to another potential time slot being offered. Register early to avoid being placed on the waitlist or preferred time slot closing.

SESSION CANCELLATION - A session will be "canceled" if an insufficient number of rowers are registered by the Friday before the session scheduled start date. In case of cancellation, the registrant will receive a full refund or may transfer to another available session. This will be coordinated by the Program Administrator.