MIDDLE SCHOOL CREW
Registration for the Fall 2026 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.
What They'll Learn
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Rowing Basics: Coaches will teach proper technique and form in a fun, supportive way.
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Boat Handling: Students will learn how to carry, launch, and care for rowing equipment safely.
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Water Safety: We emphasize safety at every step so rowers feel comfortable and confident on the water.
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.
UA Crew operates as a club sport at the Middle School level.
FALL REGISTRATION
2026 Fall Season Dates
August 24 – October 24, 2026
Practices: Monday and Wednesday 6-7:30 pm OR Tuesday and Thursday 6-7:30 pm
Regatta
Middle School athletes will compete with other clubs at The Haxton Regatta on Saturday, October 24 at Griggs Reservoir.
Cost
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$510– Program Registration (via Regatta Central)
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$25 – USRowing Basic Membership Annual Fee (or $20 renewal)
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$0 – Swim Test
Payment Options and Financial Assistance Information is available by contacting Treasurer@uacrew.org.
Registration Requirements
All athletes must be fully registered before their first practice.
Registration has three parts:
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Register for the Middle School Program on Regatta Central ($510)
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Visit RegattaCentral.com
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Have medical and insurance info ready
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Join or Renew USRowing Membership ($25 new membership / $20 renewal)
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Go to Membership.USRowing.org and select “Join” under "Individuals"
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Use Club Code: ES3GZ and search for Upper Arlington
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Choose at least the Basic Membership
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Membership must be under the athlete’s name and address
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Complete athlete profile, Sign the parent/guardian liability waiver, and make payment as appropriate.
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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.
SWIM TEST INFORMATION
To complete the swim test, the athlete must be able to:
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Swim 25 yards unassisted
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Tread water for 5 minutes
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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
Saturday, August 15th -- 8-9am
Monday, August 17th -- 7-8pm
Tuesday, August 25th -- 8-9pm
QUESTIONS & CONTACTS
General Program Inquiries and Communications: Desiree Hickey, MiddleSchoolChair@uacrew.org
Costs and Payment Plans: UA Crew Treasure, Ben Nines, at Treasurer@uacrew.org
Swim Test: UA Crew Safety Chair, Heidi Thrush, at SafetyChair@uacrew.org
Team Uniforms: UA Crew Clothing Chair, Melissa Jackson, at ClothingChair@uacrew.org
Middle School Head Coach: Ed Byrd, at CoachByrd@uacrew.org