Summer Camp information now posted here.
Steel City Rowing Club has programs for junior rowing to those whose high schools do not have a rowing program. Opportunities are available for new rowers, recreational rowers as well as those with interest to compete locally, nationally and internationally. Our mission with our junior program is to help each individual reach his/her potential with rowing and to help to develop a sense of community service.
Junior Membership Options
Learn to Row Novice - 2 optional practices per week. $150 Races Optional
Novice - 8th grade or younger OR first year of rowing. 3 optional practices per week. $250 Races optional
Competitive Novice - 8th grade or younger OR first year of rowing. 6 practices per week available. 4 mandatory. $350 Novice Races are mandatory.
Recreational - 3 optional practices per week. $250 Races are optional
Competitive - 6 practices per week. 5 mandatory. $400 If interested in trying to qualify for the Youth Invitational you must participate in this group.
High Performance Group - 9 practices per week. 5 mandatory. $500 If interested in participating in the Junior World Championship Trials you must participate in this group.
2008 Fall Scheduel
Head of the Ohio- Saturday Sept 27
The largest single day race in the country is located right here in Pittsburgh! Starting up in Millvale by Washingtons landing, the race follows to gentle bends of the Allegheny to finish right near to point. This is a great event ot start off your racing career at, with ample opportunities for novices to compete. We reccomend that all participate (After all, it's on home turf!)
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Head of the Charles- Saturday Oct 18-Sunday Oct 19
The Head of the Charles regatta in Boston is one of the largest races in the world. Teams in ages ranging from Highschool all the way up to Veteran compete on what is considered one of the most difficult courses to navigate. Laci will be making crew selections for this races as the fall season progresses.
Head of the Schuykill- Saturday Oct 25-Sunday Oct 26
Located in downtown Philidelphia, the Head of the Schuykill is a highly competive race. Starting a bit above St. Joe's boathouse and finishing down at the famous boathouse row, this race is a great opportunity for more experienced crews to test their abilities against some of Philidelphia's finest teams. Generally only the Competetive and High Performance groups compete, but Competetive Novices may race (at the discretion of the coaches)
Head of the Occoquan- Saturday Nov. 1-Sunday Nov 2
The Head of the Occoquan is located in Fairfax Virginia on the spectacularily beautiful Occoquan Reservior. This is the second race of the season that features novice events and is worth attending by all team members.