Fall Registration FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
I am in the 7th grade and have no rowing experience. Which class should I sign up for?
Sign up for Learn to Row for Middle School. Practices are Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6:15.
I am in the 8th grade and have no rowing experience. Which class should I sign up for?
It depends on how much time you want to spend at practice and if you would like to compete in a regatta. We offer the Learn To Row for Middle School which meets on Tuesday and Thursday 3:45-6:15, or you can sign up for Beginner Rowing which meets Monday-Friday 3:45-6:15. If you want to be eligible to participate in regattas (rowing competitions), then you will need to sign up for the Mon-Friday class.
I am in the sixth grade and want to try rowing. Do you offer a class for someone my age?
Not during the fall season. You should look for the Learn To Row class offered during the summer.
I am in the fourth grade and would like to try rowing? Do you have a class for me?
Rose City Rowing Club does not offer classes for students in elementary school. You may begin rowing as soon as you have graduated elementary school and will be enrolled in a middle or junior high school in the following fall.
I began rowing in the Summer 2008. Which class should I sign up for?
Summer 2008 Novices should sign up for Fall Novice Rowing.
I began rowing in the Spring 2008. Which class should I sign up for?
Anyone who began rowing before June 1, 2008 must sign up for Fall Varsity Rowing.
I am signing up for the Fall Beginner Camp. Do I need to sign up for Fall Beginner Rowing now or can I wait until later?
You can sign up for Fall Beginner Rowing now or later. If you are unsure if you are going to like rowing, you may wait until after the two-week camp to sign up for the rest of the season.
I have no experience and cannot attend the Fall Beginner Camp. Can I still start rowing this fall?
Yes, you can sign up for the Fall Beginner Rowing at anytime during the fall season.
What is the difference between Fall Beginner Rowing and Fall Novice Rowing?
Fall Beginner Rowing is for athletes with no experience or who have just completed the two-week Fall Beginner Camp. Fall Novice Rowing is for athletes who began rowing in the summer.
Does everyone who signs to row have to take a swim test?
Yes! While it is very unlikely that you will ever go into the water, it is possible. For your own safety, you must be able to do some basic swimming and treading water. You may take the swim test at any pool where there is a lifeguard or if you are a lifeguard yourself, you may turn in a copy of your card attached to the swim test form.
When does fall rowing begin? When is the first day of practice?
The first day of practice for all athletes is Tuesday, September 2.
