Here are some answers
to some frequently asked questions.
Can
I join if I have never rowed before?
Yes. Practices are tailored to all levels of experience.
Athletes of all skill levels are invited to attend.
Where does the team practice?
We practice at the Tulsa Rowing Club located on the west side
of the Arkansas River North of the 21st Street bridge.
On the TU campus in the Jack Zink Indoor Rowing Center, at the
Holland Hall weight room and in the J. Bird Sr. Boathouse on
the Verdigris River.
What is the age range for student athletes that participate?
Junior athletes on our team must be from 14 to 18 years of age. Our
rule is that if a 13 year old athlete wants to join the program,
he or she must turn 14 in that same calendar year
What
time does the team practice?
The team practices from 4:15pm to 6:15pm Monday through Friday
and 10am to noon on Saturday.
What clothing or
equipment do I need?
You need fitted athletic clothing, running shoes, and a water
bottle. All other equipment such as rowing shells, oars and
ergometers (rowing machines) are supplied by the club.
What paperwork do I need before I can
row?
You need to download
all of the prerequsite paperwork and contact information forms.
In addition, you need to go to the downtown YMCA and complete
a swim test. The swim test involves swimming a distance of
100 yards and treading water for 5 minutes. Click
here to download this paperwork.
What does it cost to join?
There are 2 racing seasons each year. The first runs from
late August to mid-November. The second runs from mid-March
to early June. The cost for each season is $475. In addition
to these seasons, your fee covers additional winter and summer
training sessions to improve overall fitness and strength.
Therefore, the season fee covers the cost of participation
for a period of 6 months in total.
$475 is a lot of money, what do I get for it?
The seasonal dues are used to cover coaching costs, equipment
repair, gas for coaching launches, club membership fees, trailering
fees, some race entry fees and insurance costs.
Attendance Policy.
All rowers are required to make a reasonable commitment to
the program. You should be available to practice at least
five times per week on average. In general the athletes that
can attend more practices usually progress with their technique
and fitness at a faster rate, this usually means more opportunity
to race. It should be noted that we are a competitive program
as noted in the mission statement. Athletes that attend more
than 85% of practices will be awarded varsity letters. All
other athletes that have less than 85% attendance at practice
will receive certificates of participation. If a particular
athletes attendance at practice falls substantially lower
than coaching expectations without reasonable reason (for
example: health reasons or family emergencies) the coaching
staff reserves the right to review a particular athletes "competitive
status". This review may, in some cases, result in an
athlete not taking part in an event or competition. It should
also be noted the athletes who maintain very high levels of
attendance will be rewarded with incentives such as gas cards,
blockbuster cards or t-shirts.
In addition, it is also the policy of the coaching staff
that the athletes that are making the most commitment to the
program in terms of practice attendance will be given priority
seating in the boats available.
I have heard that the team is competitive. How many races
does the team attend every season?
The team usually attends three to four races every season.
The program is planning a trip to Boston to race in the Head
of the Charles this fall.
When can I start?
The best time to start is at the Learn to Row week. Information
on the next one can be found at this page. Contact Coach
Neil
Bergenroth to make arrangements to join the team.
You can find out about the next Learn-to-Row” Week, when practices
are geared specifically to beginners by
clicking here
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