Students and parents often ask how they can get involved with rowing and Fairport Crew Club. Rowing is a considerable commitment for both the rower and the family. Practice is five days a week, and attendance is required. Rowing is not like other sports where a replacement can easily step into the game and perform just as well. Rowers develop a chemistry within their boat. When a member misses practice or a regatta, that chemistry is disrupted. If you or your student is involved with many extra activities such as drama, and dance, maybe rowing is not your sport. Doing another sport while rowing is not advisable.
The sport has 2 primary seasons: winter conditioning/spring and fall. We also have some summer programs that are optional. Rower-paid dues, travel expenses and parent expenses will exceed $1000 per year with hotel, uniforms, dues, etc. if the rower participates in all of the seasons and programs.
Rowers are strongly encouraged to attend a learn-to-row or scull program before entering the program. Occasionally, rowers start during the winter conditioning program, which starts in late January of each year.