Spring 2020
PCRA spring training begins March 2nd at our boathouse on Glen Island.
TRAINING FACILITIES
Our boathouse is located on Glen Island, where we will be doing the bulk of our spring work. In the case of inclement weather, Varsity & Novice team practices may move to our indoor training facility located at 89 Wolfs Lane in Pelham.
ERGATHON
Our annual Ergathon fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 21st in Pelham, location TBD. Funds raised at our Ergathon will be used for new boats and equipment. Rowers on all of our teams are asked to participate!
VARSITY TEAM
March 2 - May 22, 2020
Varsity is open to High Schoolers with previous rowing experience. Rowers will be invited to Varsity based on coaches assessment and merit.
Any athlete wishing to be considered for Varsity must complete and submit a 2k erg test by midnight on February 27th. Please submit a photo of the result screen. Placement on Varsity/Novice will be announced on February 28th.
The top 50 athletes (roughly divided 50/50 boys/girls) will be invited to compete on the Varsity squad. The Varsity squad practices will be 2h 30m long, and will begin on Monday, March 2nd. The Varsity squad will have 5 team practices per week, and a 6th required workout per week expected to be completed individually Boys will practice on Saturdays. Girls will practice occasional Saturdays (plenty of notice will be given). As the team approaches States and Nationals, crews may be called for an additional weekend team practice if the rowers and coaches feel it's necessary. Plenty of advance notice will be given. The Varsity squad will aim to compete in every regatta. Attendance at all practices is required, absences will impact race participation.
Schedule:
The Varsity team will train Monday - Friday 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Inclement Weather Schedule (89 Wolfs Lane):
Boys: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Girls: 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Varsity Team Spring 2020 - $1550
NOVICE TEAM
March 2 - May 22, 2020
Novice is open to High Schoolers, and select 8th graders upon invitation from the Head Coach.
The Novice team will be capped at 40 athletes + coxswains (roughly divided 50/50 boys girls). Preference will be given to results from winter and fall assessment. The Novice squad practices will be 1h 45m long, and will begin on Monday, March 2nd. The Novice squad will have 5 team practices per week, and a 6th workout per week expected to be completed individually. The Novice squad will aim to compete in all regattas, except for Youth Nationals. Attendance at all practices is required, absences will impact race participation.
Schedule:
The Novice team will train Monday - Friday 3:30pm – 5:15pm
Inclement Weather Schedule (89 Wolfs Lane):
Boys: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Girls: 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Novice Spring 2020 - $1300
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
March 2 - May 16, 2020
Development team is open to new rowers.
The Development squad will be capped at 45 athletes (roughly divided 50/50 boys girls). Preference will be given to first year athletes, and young athletes. Practices will be 1h 30m long, and will begin Monday, March 2nd.
The Development team will participate in and conclude with PCRA's Spring Fling on May 16th. This inter-club event, held on Glen Island, is a fun introduction to regattas.
Schedule:
The Development team will have 4 practices per week:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Inclement weather schedule: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Development Spring 2020 - $850
RECREATION TEAM
March 4 - May 16, 2020
Recreation team is open to experienced rowers. This program is for youth rowers who do not have the time to commit to Race Team and / or for love of the water.
Practices will begin on Wednesday, March 4th and conclude on Saturday, May 16th at the Spring Fling. The Recreational squad will have 3 team practices per week, and access to ergs for supplemental training upon request. Attendance is optional.
The Recreational team practices will train Wednesday afternoons and in the morning on the weekends.
Schedule:
Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - Noon
Inclement weather schedule:
Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - Noon
Recreation Spring 2020 - $700
IMPORTANT DATES
3/2 – Varsity & Novice Team practices
3/2 - Development Team practices begin
3/7 - Recreation practices begin
3/21 - Ergathon, location TBD in Pelham
5/16 – Spring Fling Races at Glen Island and last day of practice for Development and Recreation Teams
* Parent Informational Meeting will be held the week of March 16th *
REGATTAS
Scrimmage (TBD)
Mercer Lake Sprints (Mercer Lake, NJ - April 18 & 19) *select crews depending on PCRA entries through a lottery
Saratoga Invitational (Saratoga, NY - April 25 & 26)
NYS Championships (Saratoga, NY - May 9 & 10) *overnight trip, possible qualifier for Nationals
PCRA Spring Fling (Glen Island - May 16th)
U/15 U/17 Championships (TBD) - Select crews only
Youth Nationals (Sarasota, FL - June 11 - 14) Select crews only