You should think about the co-ed BW Rowing Team!
Crew has gotten all members in excellent physical shape, given us something fun to do at school, and given us places to go and things to do on the weekends. We travel the Midwest and east during season to compete against several schools from Cornell to Ohio State.  We are a strong competitor and have a whole lot of fun.

Frequently Asked Questions
      

      Q:  Do you actually have practices at 5:30 in the morning?
A: Well, the Varsity rowers have morning practices, but first year rowers have the option of 3:30 pm practices.    

Q:  I’ve never rowed before.  Is that a problem?
A: No way.  Almost all collegiate rowers start their rowing careers in college.  Your coach will introduce you to the sport and every race you compete in will be against other rowers who are also in their first year.

      Q:  Where do you row?
A:  After spring break, we start on-water practices on the Cuyahoga in the flats.   

      Q: Is there a chance I can fall in the water?
A:  No.  The oars are locked on the boats and are very buoyant.  There is virtually no risk of the boat tipping over (conditions would have to be ridiculously insane).

      Q: What muscles do you use the most?
A: Although rowing is a total body workout, most of your power comes from the legs.  It is a great aerobic workout and low-impact on the joints. Because rowing is such a thorough workout, rowers are often considered the most physically fit athletes.

      Q: I’m tiny and I weigh 110 lbs.  Is there a place for me?
A: Hell yeah! Little people fit in perfectly as coxswains.  This is the only person in the boat not rowing but they are the eyes and ears of the boat. They steer, command, and motivate the rowers, and play the most important role at practice and competition.  Coxswains don't pay semester fees either!!

Q: Semester Fees? What Fees?
A:  Because the BW Rowing team is considered a club sport and not a varsity program, we have to come up with much of our own money for regatta and boathouse fees, and equipment maintenance/purchaces. 
This is done by periodic fundraisers and a individual rower fee of $150 per semester. 

Practices:
Regular Spring season practices begin have begun!  We meet every weekday (5:30am and/or 3:30pm) at the Cleveland Rowing Foundation boathouse (between the flats and Tower City Amphitheater). We go for a run, do a circuit workout, and exercise on ergometers (indoor rowing machines) or row on the water for about an hour. Morning practices usually let out by 7:15, giving  enough time to return to campus, and attend 8:00 classes.

Regattas (races):
Fall races are 5,000 meter ‘beat the clock’ races.  Spring races are 2,000 meter head-to-head sprint races. Because rowing isn’t sanctioned by the NCAA, we compete against all collegiate teams--large and small-at the same level.  We regularly compete against such schools as Ohio State, Michigan, Miami, Northwestern, Purdue, Cornell, Pitt, etc.
In a race, rowers are categorized by sex, weight, and experience. For men, lightweight cut-off is 165 lbs and for women, 135 lbs.
We usually attend about 4 regattas per season.

Come and give us a shot!
Email us your name, phone number, and any other information that we may or may not be interested in, or contact us below
Contact Coach Mark mark@clevelandrows.org or 440.808.2288

Rowing is the ultimate walk-on sport. (It’s easier to get started than you think.)

For information email: mark@clevelandrows.org

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