OARS 8th Grade Competitive Program 2023-2024 Overview

The 8th grade program is designed to be a bridge from middle school to high school rowing. Rowers will be developing their rowing knowledge base and work together to develop a solid team culture. 8th grade strength & conditioning will focus on functional movement & individual development. On the water, rowers will be given many opportunities to learn to scull, develop their correct technique, and gain significant race experience.

USRowing recently added the U15 and U16 age category to Regional and National competitions. The 8th graders that participate in this program will be the rowers that we select to participate in these categories.

2023-24 Registration

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Questions?

For questions about our rowing programs, please contact our Director of Rowing, Kirsten Anderson at CoachKirsten@oarsrowing.com

Who Can Join?

8th grade students are allowed to participate in this program.

When is practice?

Monday, August 28th is your first day of practice

End date: Mid-May (some rowers may qualify to participate in Nationals in June)

ROWER PRACTICE DAYS

Practice is 4 days per week:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:30-6:40 pm

Saturday morning 8:00 -10:30 am (Saturday times may change slightly as the program begins)

*May add a 5th day if needed during busy regatta season

All school breaks are “off” - Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break

What do I bring/wear to practice?

Wear athletic clothes, spandex, running shoes, hat, sunglasses. Bring a full refillable water bottle, and don't forget your sunscreen!

When do we race?

The 8th grade team will attend 1-2 races in the fall & 6-8 races in the spring. Tentative Race Schedule

What is the cost of the program?

The cost for the program is $240 per month for 9 months with a discount given for paying in full at the beginning of the season. There is also an $80 registration/equipment fee per season.

8th grade rowers are required to purchase an OARS unisuit for racing

Payment plans & scholarship information available on the Registration Link.

How do I register?

Competitive 8th Grade Registration

Physicals Requirement

Please have a physical completed and submitted by August 28th.

Attached are the forms you will need to bring with you to the doctor's office when you go to get that new sports physical this year!

Sports Physicals will need to be completed: Sports Physical

Page 1 & 2 - Health History (to be filled out by the athlete or parent) - MSP, 8th Grade & High School
Page 3 & 4 - Physical Evaluation (to be filled out by the doctor's office) - MSP, 8th Grade & High School
Page 5 - Only necessary if returning to practice from a severe injury - MSP, 8th Grade & High School

For all High School rowers, an ECG is required in your first year of participation. This does not need to be renewed as long as you remain an active member at OARS. “Who We Play For” is offering free or low cost ECGs at the area high schools.

Waiver Requirements

Complete the USRowing Waiver:

Use this link to join as an individual and add the regatta package.

When you get to the point of entering our club name please use Orlando Area Rowing Society.

Complete the FSRA/NOARA Waiver:

(Complete this one second) You may have to give the first one a day to upload in order to complete this one. Please pay special attention to the birthdate order. Both of these should be completed (yes they look the exact same):

Waivers coming soon!