After a successful Fall season, Winter conditioning is available to ensure our rowers stay in shape and ready for the competitive Spring season - just around the corner. Strength training and conditioning is important in the sport of rowing as when you row, you use all of your muscles, especially your core and if your core gets weak, it will be more difficult for you to be ready for the weekly regattas coming up. Our athletes will learn about the body and how best to use it to move their boat through the water.
Winter brings us to James Madison High School, training on the erg machines and in the fitness center. Cardio is stressed as well as timing on the ergs. Our goal is that you not only race others, but you are encouraged to strive to beat your own times the stronger you get. It’s also a lot of fun and keeps you in touch with your crew friends.
In addition to rowers in Winter Conditioning, crew invites students in other sports to participate with us (Spring too if they can!). The act of rowing is arguably one of the best workouts for your body and benefits athletes in every sport. If you know of someone who plays tennis in the Fall, they are welcomed to join crew for Winter conditioning.
As challenging as being indoors all winter can be, the absolute elation of being back on the Occoquan in late February or early March (weather permitting) cannot be put into words. All the hours on the erg give way to the freedom of the water. Along with that freedom comes a rigorous training and regatta schedule that does not let up.
*Transportation to the river is included in the membership dues for the Spring Season (M-F only). Transportation is not provided for Saturday practice or home regattas. We encourage participants to carpool if possible. Parents will be responsible for organizing their own carpools.
Dates: TBD - check back in June 2025
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Location: See Where We Practice - meet us at Boathouse 1. No transportation is provided - use the Carpool channel in Slack. Not on Slack? Send an email to Communications@warhawkcrew.org.
By appointment: Email Registrar@warhawkcrew.org
Learn to Row Days and Green Days are both related to rowing, but they serve different purposes:
So, whether you’re a newbie dipping your toes or a seasoned rower seeking refinement, there’s a day for you by the water. Just remember blisters heal, boats float, and rowing camaraderie is as strong as an oarlock bolt.
**Please note that for fall rowing, transportation to and from the Quan is not provided. We encourage participants to carpool if possible. Parents will be responsible for organizing their own carpools.