PROGRAMS

Open to high school students who have completed one to two competitive seasons as a Novice. ​

 

Fall 2026 Information Coming Soon​​​

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Monday - Friday

Time: 3:30 - 5:45pm​​​​​

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Practices are full time at the Genesee Waterway Center on Elmwood Ave and are Monday through Friday 3:30 – 5:45 pm. Registration includes most regatta fees but does not include any transportation or hotel accommodation costs. Additional Regatta fees may apply.

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All rowers must also complete the US Rowing Membership and Waiver. See registation steps.

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The club's preferred payment methods are check or Zelle (treasurer@brightoncrew.org). You can also pay by credit card right through this site.​

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Transportation to and from practice and regattas is not provided. Rowers and parents must review the BRC code of conduct prior to the first practice. There is a $100 fundraising expectation with a buy-out option to be fulfilled by the end of the season to support equipment. Fundraising opportunities provided.

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Winter Conditioning:  Winter training is a vital part of preparing for the Spring race season. The focus for this season is cross training, technique, rowing at a faster rate, and preparing for sprint races. Sessions will be a combination of weight and erg workouts to prepare everyone for the Spring. Proper workout shoes and clothing are necessary for all sessions. 

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Spring: Practices transition out to the water in early/mid-April, weather depending.  Varsity typically attend 4-5 regattas, 1-2 are overnight trips, including NY State Championships.   Season ends Memorial Day weekend. 

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Fall: The focus for this season is conditioning, technique, and preparing for head races.  Practices are 2 hours M-F starting in mid-August.  Varsity typically attend 4-5 regattas, 1-2 are overnight trips.  Season ends the last weekend in October. 

Athletes are generally on the Novice team for two competitive seasons before moving to the Varsity Team. 

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Fall 2026 Information Coming Soon

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Monday - Friday

Time: 3:30 - 5:00pm​​

 

Practices are full time at the Genesee Waterway Center on Elmwood Ave and are Monday through Friday 3:30 – 5:45 pm. Registration includes most regatta fees but does not include any transportation or hotel accommodation costs. Additional Regatta fees may apply.

​

All rowers must also complete the US Rowing Membership and Waiver. See registation steps.

​

The club's preferred payment methods are check or Zelle (treasurer@brightoncrew.org). You can also pay by credit card right through this site.

​

Transportation to and from practice and regattas is not provided. Rowers and parents must review the BRC code of conduct prior to the first practice. There is a $100 fundraising expectation with a buy-out option to be fulfilled by the end of the season to support equipment. Fundraising opportunities provided.

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Winter Conditioning:  Winter training is a vital part of preparing for the Spring race season. The focus for this season is cross training, technique, rowing at a faster rate, and preparing for sprint races. Sessions will be a combination of weight and erg workouts to prepare everyone for the Spring. Proper workout shoes and clothing are necessary for all sessions. ​

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Spring: Practices transition out to the water in early/mid-April, weather depending.  Varsity typically attend 4-5 regattas, 1-2 are overnight trips, including NY State Championships.   Season ends Memorial Day weekend. 

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Fall:  The focus for this season is learning about equipment, water safety, the rowing stroke, conditioning, and building a team. Practices are 2 hours M-F starting in mid-September.  Novice attend one regatta at the end of the season, if they're ready, after they've learned the stroke and how to apply power.  Season ends the last weekend in October. ​​​

Grades 7 or 8 to gain skills and knowledge in the rowing techniques. No  previous experience needed.

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Fall 2026 Information Coming Soon​​

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Tuesday and Thursday

Time: 5:30 - 7:00pm​​

 

All practices take place at Genesee Waterway Center Tuesday and Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pm.

 

All rowers must also complete the US Rowing Membership and Waiver. See registation steps.

​

The club's preferred payment methods are check or Zelle (treasurer@brightoncrew.org). You can also pay by credit card right through this site.

​

Transportation to and from practice and regattas is not provided. Rowers and parents must review the BRC code of conduct prior to the first practice. There is a $100 fundraising expectation with a buy-out option to be fulfilled by the end of the season to support equipment. Fundraising opportunities provided.

​

Winter Conditioning:  Winter training is a vital part of preparing for the Spring race season. The focus for this season is cross training, technique, rowing at a faster rate, and preparing for sprint races. Sessions will be a combination of weight and erg workouts to prepare everyone for the Spring. Proper workout shoes and clothing are necessary for all sessions. ​

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Spring: Practices on the water begin in early May and continue until Memorial Day Weekend, weather depending.  Modified athletes typically attend one regatta at the end of the season, if they're ready, after they've learned the stroke and how to apply power. 

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Fall:  The focus for this season is learning about equipment, water safety, the rowing stroke, conditioning, and building a team. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in late-September.  Modified athletes typically attend one regatta at the end of the season, if they're ready, after they've learned the stroke and how to apply power. Season ends the last weekend in October.