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NAC Junior Rowing Team
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Practices
3:00 - 6:00 pm M-F (90% attendance required to participate in racing)

Races
Approximately 2-3 Races in the Fall (including our own Newport Autumn Rowing Festival) and 5-7 Races in the Spring. A first, second or third place finish at the Southwest Regional Championship in May qualifies for the U.S. National Youth Championships in June. Most regattas are local to California; However coaches have discretion to select teams for additional racing. Check our Race Schedule.

Cost
The yearly cost for the Jr. Rowing Program is approximately $3,450 ($1700/fall; $1750/spring). This fee includes coaching fees, facility use, all travel, lodging, busing, all race-day meals, regatta entry fees, US Rowing Membership and equipment upkeep. Parents and athletes will also be encouraged to participate in fundraising programs.

Program Goals
Our rowing program provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity for high school student/athletes that incorporates a high level of team work and physical conditioning. Although the program is highly structured and competitive, there is a strong emphasis placed on enjoyment and respect for our outdoor environment. A wonderful chance to build friendships, rowing brings together boys and girls of all backgrounds for a common goal.

Tryouts
Tryouts for the fall season will include running, erging, and a general fitness test, as well as a 2 week trial period, which ends on September 19th. A list will be posted of athletes who made the team no later than Saturday, September 20th.

Tryouts for the Spring Season will be held during the first week of January for both the boy’s and girl’s teams. A list of athletes who made the team for the spring season will be posted no later than January 9th. Criteria for making the team includes, but is not limited to the following five things: 1) Weight adjusted erg score 2) General fitness 3) Attitude and Coachability 4) Rowing Ability 5) Coaches discretion.


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