What time is practice?  Do I have to get up early in the morning?

Men and women's Varsity and Novice teams practice from 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm Monday-Friday and 7:00 am- 10:00 am Saturday mornings. Take note of this while making your class schedule! 

How soon does practice begin?  

Varsity practice begins on August 22nd. Novice practice will begin at the completion of the recruitment process, which is usually the second week of the semester.

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Does the team hold try-outs?  

Not directly. All UF students are encouraged to join; however, boat lineups will be made in a way that creates the most competitive program possible.

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Does Florida give rowing scholarships?

No, the team cannot aid you financially or aid in the admission process.

 

What is required to join?  

All University of Florida students are eligible to join. 

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Do I need previous rowing experience?  

No. New rowers will be rowing as novices and thus competing against other novice teams across the country.

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Do I need to be in shape?  

While our training program will get you in shape, athleticism and a good work ethic are certainly required.

 

How do I join?  

Attend a new rower recruitment meeting at the beginning of the fall semester. You can also email us at ufloridacrew@gmail.com or fill out the interest form above.

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Is there anything I can do over the summer?

Yes! Build an aerobic base with long and low-intensity cardiovascular exercises such as running, swimming, and cycling.

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When is the rowing season?  

There are two rowing seasons: Head racing season consisting of long-distance races in fall and sprint racing season in spring. We will train nearly ten months out of the year to compete in both rowing seasons.

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It is the middle of the semester, can I still join? 

Yes. However, you should contact a coach for more details to get on pace with practices.

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Does the team charge dues?  

Not formally, but there are race fees and equipment costs to consider.

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How much are race fees?

Race fees will be explained upon recruitment into the club. Home races are at no cost to rowers.

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What do the race fees cover?  

Race fees help pay for the transportation and lodging for rowers and coaches along with the needed entry fees for boats.

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Is Florida Crew a member of USRowing?

Yes.

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**Please note that Florida Crew is a club sport, therefore the University of Florida does not offer athletic scholarships to our athletes and our staff cannot aid you in gaining admission to the University. For information about the application and financial aid process at UF, please visit this website.​