Rowers that have prior rowing experience and are in good physical condition are encouraged to contact the Competitive Men’s Program Representative Peter Courtney or Competitive Women’s Program Representative Meredith Miller so they may be evaluated for this program.  The rower should also have a solid understanding of rowing technique and boat issues such as set, run and timing. Unless prior arrangements have been made with the competitive coach, competitive rowers are expected to attend all practices, regattas and erg tests.

Objectives:

• Competitive level program

• Advanced boat concepts

• Competitive level conditioning

• Erg testing

• High level competition

Admittance into the competitive program is done on an individual basis with no set guidelines. The decision to accept a rower into the competitive program rests solely at the competitive coaches’ discretion.

The Capital Competitive Men’s and Women’s programs enjoy a balance of racing and club spirit. Crews train hard but also pitch in to accomplish whatever needs to be done from loading trailers to repainting oars or helping out novice rowers. Being a part of the competitive program at Capital means joining a team of rowers that participate in community and club events as well as regattas and practices.  Competitive rowers are expected to participate in a minimum of two Capital volunteer events per membership year.

Attendance:

The competitive rower is expected to attend all practices, regattas and erg tests unless the coach has given prior special exception.  The rowing season runs April through November.

Workouts:

Practices are held Monday through Friday at 5:20 am until 7:00 am of the rowing season (rain or shine).  Erg tests are given periodically throughout the year and generally occur on the weekends.

Racing

Capital’s Competitive Men and Women row in both Sprint (1000m-2000m) and Head Races (up to several miles). Regattas typically occur on the weekends and are usually within a few hours driving distance from the Capital Compound.

Equipment

• 8 man coxed sweep boats (8+)

• 4 man coxed sweep boats (4+)