Rowing Programs Offered

Recreational Programs

• Adult Novice Camp:  Two-week introduction to rowing basics
• Sculling Camp:  Designed for both beginners and those with some sculling experience who want to improve their technique
• Novice:   A  sweep rowing program for men and women who have little or no rowing experience.  Its goal is to teach basic rowing skills and develop the techniques and fitness needed to compete (if the members desire) on the Occoquan river.  After completing this program, rowers are eligible to join other PWRC programs. 
• Intermediate:  Designed for men and women who are interested in getting exercise and experiencing the excitement and fun of the sport of rowing.  Rowers may participate in regattas, but preparing for competition is not the focus of this program.

Competitive Programs

• Racing:  For experienced and committed rowers who desire to compete in regattas.  This program is further divided into men’s and women’s racing teams.  Training for both Sprint (1000m) and Head Race (5000m) regattas is a priority and rowers must be committed to racing.  Participation in this program and seating boats will be at the coach’s discretion and based upon on-the-water performance, physical ability (ERG tests), effort, and attendance.
• Sculling:  For individuals with sculling experience who want to improve their rowing skills and fitness, while working towards the goal of racing in the fall. Novice scullers should sign up for one of the Sculling Camps.
• Associates:    Members who are involved in PWRC activities and events but not in our practices or sweep rowing

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