REGISTRATION OVERVIEW

 Registration is a multi-step process with dependencies on the program activity. 

All parts are vital to ensure your rower's eligibility to participate in crew. 

• Summer/Fall Seasonal Learn to Row (L2R): Steps 1-4 are required to participate
• Summer/Fall Seasonal On-The-Water (OTW) Practice: Steps 1-4 are required to participate
• Winter Conditioning: Steps 1, 2, and 4 are required to participate (Nov-Feb). Note that the registration for Winter Conditioning is separate from the Spring Registration and is meant to help assist coaches with scheduling.
• Spring: All steps are required.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to registrar@warhawkcrew.org. 

STEPS to Register

To ensure your rower is eligible to practice, please follow the steps provided below:

STEP 1: VHSL PHYSICAL FORM:

You must have a sports physical completed after May 1, 2023, to be viable for this school year.  The completed form must be submitted to the JMHS Activities Office or Main Office.

• Complete the VHSL Physical form through your primary care physician or a CVS-type “Minute Clinic.”
• Completed forms may be submitted digitally to JMHSPhysicals@fcps.edu, or in person at the Activities or the Main Office.

STEP 2:  JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS ACTIVITY REGISTRATION:

All students must register with the JMHS Activities Office to participate in Warhawk Crew.  Go to James Madison High School (jamesmadison-ar.rschooltoday.com) to register.  This is a new platform for completing Concussion Education, Emergency Care Information, Weight Room, and Driver/Rider forms.  Please note that if you had an account set up last year, you do not need to establish a new account this year. Log into your account and click "Register" to start the registration for the 2023-24 year. 

STEP 3: COMPLETE THE SWIM TEST:

Novice rowers and any rowers new to Warhawk Crew will need to complete a swim test before practice on the water begins.  You can independently arrange a swim test with a certified lifeguard by calling your local pool or YMCA to schedule.  There may be a charge for oversight of the test, depending on the facility.  Upon completion, please have the lifeguard sign off on Warhawk Crew Swim Test Certificate and then email to registrar@warhawkcrew.org, or drop it in our Activities Office mailbox.

If you cannot find a lifeguard who will certify your test, please send an email to: registrar@warhawkcrew.com to coordinate a swim test.

STEP 4: REGISTER FOR WARHAWK CREW 2023-24: 

Warhawk Crew will utilize SportsEngine’s web-based service for team registration and each activity will have its own registration link (Go to www.warhawkcrew.org/reg for active registration links).

On the SportsEngine website, the term “rower” is used for both rowers and coxswains during the registration process. If you have more than one student-athlete competing for Warhawk Crew this season, please note that you will only be able to register one rower at a time. After registering your first rower, you will be given the opportunity to link back to the homepage to register your second rower.

Registration for Winter Training will open up in October and is meant to assist coaches for planning conditioning sessions. Winter Training is optional but encouraged, schedule permitting. 

Registration for the Spring Season will open up in October and must be completed before February 9th, 10 days before the water training begins.

NOTE: To register, you must sign into SportsEngine.  If you have not previously created an account, you will be prompted to do that first.  If you have previously registered for SportsEngine (returning athletes), please login with your existing account credentials.

STEP 5: Join USRowing:

Warhawk Crew is a member of the USRowing Organization and therefore held to the USRowing policies and regulations. An active USRowing individual membership is a requirement for athletes to compete in USRowing sanctioned events. Visit the USRowing website (https://membership.usrowing.org/individual/join) and join/renew.

Instructions:

• Join/Renew as Individual/Athlete AND Sign Waiver
• Club or Team Name: James Madison Crew Boosters Organization, Inc.
• Use the James Madison Crew Booster Organization Code is: PHS9S
• The cost of basic membership is $15 (you don’t need an upgrade) for the athlete.

Veteran Rowers: Pay attention to expiration dates because if you registered last year, it’s likely it expires in early 2024 and will need to be renewed before the end of the school year.

STEP 6: SafeSport:

Rowers ages 18 & up, including anyone who will turn 18 during the season – must take ‘SafeSport Abuse Prevention for Adult Athletes’ (30 minutes).

Instructions: 

• Within your USRowing membership profile, you will see icons on the left side of the screen.
• Click on the SafeSport Icon, Review and accept the terms and conditions.
• Click on “Catalog” to complete the required course.
• Save a copy of your completion certificate.
• Confirm completion in your profile.