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MIDDLE SCHOOL CREW

Registration for the fall 2025 season in now open!

Open to students in grades 7 & 8 

Looking for a fun, challenging, and totally new experience? Our Middle School Beginner Rowing Program is the perfect introduction to the sport of rowing—designed just for 7th and 8th graders.

 

Led by experienced coaches in a supportive environment, our program offers step-by-step instruction in a low-pressure, team-focused setting. Practices focus on teamwork, coordination, proper technique, and fitness, all while introducing kids to a unique and rewarding sport.

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What They'll Learn

  • Rowing Basics: Coaches will teach proper technique and form in a fun, supportive way.

  • Boat Handling: Students will learn how to carry, launch, and care for rowing equipment safely.

  • Water Safety: We emphasize safety at every step so rowers feel comfortable and confident on the water.

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Whether your child is trying rowing for the first time or just wants to get outside and be part of a team, this program builds skills, confidence, and friendships on and off the water.

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UA Crew operates as a club sport at the Middle School level.

​​FALL REGISTRATION​​​​​  â€‹

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2025 Fall Season Dates

August 27 – October 25, 2025
Practices: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00–7:45 PM

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Regatta

Middle School athletes will compete with other clubs at The Haxton Regatta on Saturday, October 25 at Griggs Reservoir.

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Cost

  • $475 – Program Registration (via Regatta Central)

  • $25 – USRowing Basic Membership Annual Fee (or $20 renewal)

  • $0 – Swim Test

Payment Options and Financial Assistance Information is available by contacting Treasurer@uacrew.org.

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Registration Requirements

All athletes must be fully registered before their first practice.

 

Registration has three parts:

  1. Register for the Middle School Program on Regatta Central ($475)

  2. Join or Renew USRowing Membership ($25 new membership / $20 renewal)

    • Go to Membership.USRowing.org and select “Join” under "Individuals"

    • Use Club Code: ES3GZ and search for Upper Arlington

    • Choose at least the Basic Membership

    • Membership must be under the athlete’s name and address

    • Complete athlete profile, Sign the parent/guardian liability waiver, and make payment as appropriate.

  3. Complete a Swim Test ($0)​

If your athlete completed the swim test for a previous rowing session or Learn to Row they do NOT need to complete it again.

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SWIM TEST INFORMATION

To complete the swim test, the athlete must be able to:

  • Swim 25 yards unassisted

  • Tread water for 5 minutes

  • Put on a life jacket while in the water

 

SWIM TEST LOCATION

Bob Crane Community Center
3200 Tremont Center Rd, Upper Arlington 4322

 

SWIM TEST WALK-IN SCHEDULE​​​

Day
Date
Time
Monday

August 25

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday

August 27

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday

August 30

10:00 am - 11:00 am

QUESTIONS & CONTACTS

Registration: UA Crew President, Mark Drew, at President@uacrew.org

Costs and Payment Plans: UA Crew Treasure, Ben Nines, at Treasurer@uacrew.org

Swim Test: UA Crew Safety Chair, Erin Holmes-Wingfield, at SafetyChair@uacrew.org

Team Uniforms: UA Crew Clothing Chairs, Kathryn Beck and Melissa Jackson, at ClothingChair@uacrew.org

Middle School Head Coach: Ed Byrd, at CoachByrd@uacrew.org​​​

General Program Inquiries and Communications: Joanne Drew, MiddleSchoolCommunications@uacrew.org

© 2025 UA CREW

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