Rochester Rowing ClubWhen is the rowing season?
Rowing is actually a year-round sport, even in Minnesota!
For juniors, the main racing season is the spring. We travel most weekends around the Midwest, racing against some of the fastest programs in the country. In order to prepare for this, we start training indoors in January. It really is a two-season season.
The summer season is split - for some people, it is a time to take it easy and enjoy themselves. Practices are not mandatory and racing is optional. This is a great time to take up rowing as a hobby and see if it's right for you. For other people, the summer is the perfect time to train hard and win some more races!
The fall season is for the longer races. Usually over a course of 3-miles, the "head-racing" season is a great time to learn the ropes. The teams have fewer mandatory practices during the fall, but everyone is always encouraged to come.
