SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL ROWING
Current Notices & Program Alerts
2023/24 season is on !
The teams are currently in indoor winter training.
Next event of note :
Feb 3, 2024 : Erg Sprints - Alexandria, VA
This is an indoor event with erg (rowing machine) races at both individual and team levels. Participation is optional, but fun. See details at https://www.ergsprints.com/event-details
Spring Break Training
The rowers typically train with the team for the first 5 days of spring break (Saturday- Wednesday). More details about the 2024 training will be available soon.
Feb 3 : ERG SPRINTS
Team competes at the World Indoor Rowing Championships at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, VA.
MARCH 4 : PRACTICES ON THE WATER
Depending on weather, the team will begin rowing on the waterfront.
Practices start March 4, 5:30 AM at the Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown, DC.
Please refer to the information page for more details about training location
MARCH 23-27 : SPRING BREAK TRAINING
Schedule will be sent to parents and rowers by early December.
APRIL 6 : DARREL WINSLOW REGATTA AT THE OCCOQUAN
First regatta!
Location : Sandy run state park : details at https://www.vasra.org/regattas/sandy-run-map
APRIL 9 : SCRIMMAGE WITH EPISCOPAL
Details are being finalized. Not all rowers may participate in this scrimmage - Coaches will inform teams.
Location : Sandy run state park : details at https://www.vasra.org/regattas/sandy-run-map
APRIL 13: SCRIMMAGE WITH LOCAL TEAMS
Scrimmage with teams from Georgetown Visitation & Holton Arms
Location : Thompsons Boat center, DC.
APRIL 16 : SCRIMMAGE WITH EPISCOPAL
Details are being finalized. Not all rowers may participate in this scrimmage - Coaches will inform teams.
Location : Sandy run state park : details at https://www.vasra.org/regattas/sandy-run-map
APRIL 20 : RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA AT THE OCCOQUAN
Location : Sandy run state park : details at https://www.vasra.org/regattas/sandy-run-map
APRIL 13 : TED PHOENIX REGATTA AT THE OCCOQUAN
Location : Sandy run state park : details at https://www.vasra.org/regattas/sandy-run-map
APRIL 27 : CHARLIE BUTT REGATTA ON THE POTOMAC
On the Potomac out of Thompson Boat Center, our only regatta at home!
Mark your calendars - there will be a significant community presence & opportunities for friends/family to cheer the team.
MAY 4 : VASRA (VSRC) CHAMPIONSHIPS - Day 1 - Freshmen
This is our 'Regional' championships for the novice team (Freshmen rowers) with teams from DC and VA. Top teams will qualify for racing in the SRAA nationals
Location : Sandy run state park : details at https://www.vasra.org/regattas/sandy-run-map
MAY 11 : VASRA (VSRC) CHAMPIONSHIPS - Day 2
This is our 'Regional' championships with teams from DC and VA competing.
Top teams will qualify for racing in the SRAA nationals
Location : Sandy run state park : details at https://www.vasra.org/regattas/sandy-run-map
MAY 16-18 : STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA PHILADELPHIA SCHUYLKILL RIVER
The final regatta of the season in Philadelphia. Rowers will travel up on Thursday and race Friday in time trials and Saturday if qualified for finals.
MAY 23-25 : SRAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
This is the National level championships with all the top teams in the SRA leagues competing.
In 2024 the race will be help on the Cooper River in Camden, NJ.
SFS Crew Season Schedule
2024
Currently
WINTER TRAINING: November to March
Rowers train indoors 3 days a week before school during the SFS winter sports season (optional; SFS PE credit given).