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High School

​Triangle Rowing Club fields men's and women's high school rowing teams (9th - 12th grade) at the novice and varsity levels.  The novice designation applies to athletes in their first year of competitive rowing at this level.

High school athletes practice 5 days a week and compete in local, regional, and national competitive events.   

Basic swimming ability is required, but no rowing experience is necessary.


Spring 2024 Registration

High School - SPRING SEASON

Spring Season consists of sprint races, where boats race side-by-side (usually up to 6 boats per race) on a course that is generally 2000 meters (or less) in length. 

The spring season runs from the middle of February through the middle of May, but some crews may continue practicing and competing well into June if they qualify for Nationals. 

High School Practice Schedule:
 

  • Monday         3:30-6:00 pm (Varsity only, and only April - May)
  • Tuesday         3:30-6:00 pm  
  • Wednesday 3:30-6:00 pm
  • Thursday      3:30-6:00 pm
  • Friday             3:30-6:00 pm
  • Saturday       8:00-11:00 am 

Note: Weekday practices will end earlier at the start of the season due to shorter days, daylight savings, and when Lake Wheeler closes (and gates are locked).

SPRING REGATTA SCHEDULE:
 

Regattas we attend during the spring season.  Note that a subset of all high school crews may be selected for some events.

Event Date Location Notes
North Carolina Rowing Championships

 Saturday,

April

20

Oak Hollow Lake, High Point, NC
  •  All Middle School and High School crews
  • One-day event (Saturday)
  • Individual Travel, Team Food
Dogwood Junior Championship

April

26 - 28

Melton Lake, Oak Ridge, TN
  • All High School crews
  • Three-day event (Fri-Sun)
  • Team Bus, Hotel, and Food
Southeast Youth Championship

May

10-12

Sarasota, FL
  • Select High School crews
  • Three-day event (Fri-Sun)
  • Individual Travel, Housing, and Food
Bugsy Beach Sprints May 18 Elizabeth City, NC
  •  All Middle School and High School crews
  • One-day event (Saturday)
  • Individual Travel, Team Food
Youth National Championship

June

5-9

Sarasota, FL
  • Qualified High School crews
  • Five-day event (Wed-Sun)
  • Individual Travel, Housing, and Food


NOTE: Coaches may make changes to the regatta/competition schedule.


Tuition Reduction Scholarship Program


Triangle Rowing Club (TRC)  wants to make the sport of rowing more accessible to our community. In support of that goal, we will promote the sport of rowing through outreach programs and need-based financial aid. 

Our TRC Financial Assistance fund is an important factor in promoting enrollment by awarding eligible families the monetary boost needed to bring rowing costs within their reach. The club benefits by extending this helping hand, so we earnestly encourage those in need to apply. You can rely on discrete and thoughtful consideration.

We offer Financial Assistance two times a year, once at the start of the Fall/Winter seasons and again at the start of the Spring/Summer seasons. All members of the TRC Rowing Club program are eligible to apply for Financial Assistance funds, which cover part of the seasonal fees. Previous rowing experience is not required.

Key Dates 

 

  • Open Now - Application Process Open 
  • Feb 8th - Applications Process Closes For Returning Rowers 
  • Feb 11th - Decisions on Returning Rower Made and Notified
  • Mar 9th - Application Process Closes for New Rowers
  • Mar 12th - Decisions on New Rowers Made and Notified
Eligibility 

Financial Assistance can range from 25% to 100% of the total season's fees. The TRC Financial Assistance Committee makes awards based primarily on financial need. In addition, without disclosing the applicant’s financial information, the Committee asks for comments from the coaching staff about the rower’s attitude, commitment, participation, and if the rower has participated in past seasons. Also, the parent/guardian of financial aid recipients must satisfy the standard TRC volunteer requirement to maintain eligibility.

Confidentiality

The application materials and review process are completely confidential. Applications are read only by the TRC Financial Assistance Committee. All committee members are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of the application and the decision-making process.

Application Requirements - New Applicants
  1. If this is your first time applying, complete and submit the TRC Tuition Reduction Scholarship Application Form
  2. Provide a statement of financial need/essay. Other documentation is welcome but not required as part of the consideration and will be kept confidential
  3. The athlete must already meet minimum swimming proficiency requirements
Application Requirements - Continuing Assistance
  1. If you have received assistance in the past, complete and submit the TRC Tuition Reduction Scholarship Re-Application Form

NOTE: If you are applying for the TRC Tuition Reduction Scholarship, please wait until you receive a decision before signing up for the next TRC season.  If you are approved you will be provided with a discount code that you will use during the registration process.


High School - Fall SEASON

Fall Season consists of head races where boats do not all start at the same time, instead they race against the clock in a time-trial format on a course that can vary in length, but is generally less than 5000 meters in length. 

The fall season runs from the middle of August through the middle of November. 

High School Practice Schedule:
 

  • Monday         3:30-6:00 pm (Varsity only, and  solely based on coaches' discretion)
  • Tuesday         3:30-6:00 pm  
  • Wednesday 3:30-6:00 pm
  • Thursday      3:30-6:00 pm
  • Friday             3:30-6:00 pm
  • Saturday       8:00-11:00 am

Note: Weekday practices will end earlier as the season progresses due to shorter days, daylight savings, and a shift in when Lake Wheeler closes (and gates are locked).

FALL REGATTA SCHEDULE:
 

Regattas we attend during the fall season.  Note that a subset of all high school crews may be selected for some events.

Event Date Location Notes
Bugsy Beach 5k Saturday,  September 30 Pasquotank River, Elizabeth City, NC
  •  All Middle School and High School crews
  • One-day event (Sunday)
High Point Autumn Rowing Festival

Sunday, October

Oak Hollow Lake, High Point, NC
  •  All Middle School and High School crews
  • One-day event (Sunday)
Head of the Charles October 20-22 Charles River, Boston, MA
  • Select Varsity Crews only
  • Three-day event (Fri-Sun)
Head of the Hooch November 3- 5 Tennessee River, Chattanooga, TN
  • Select High School crews only
  • Three-day event (Fri-Sun)
Head of the South

November 10-11

Savannah River, Augusta, GA
  • All High School crews


NOTE: Coaches may make changes to the regatta/competition schedule.


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