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
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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.
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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​​​​​ ​
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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
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$475 – 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.
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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 ($475)
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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​​​
Day | Date | Time |
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Wednesday | August 27 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Saturday | August 16 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Wednesday | August 13 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Sunday | August 10 | 9:00 am - 10:00 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