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Middle School

​Triangle Rowing Club boys and girls middle school rowing teams are for all 7th and 8th-grade students.

Middle school athletes typically practice 3 days per week and compete in regatta events.   

Although basic swimming ability is required, no prior rowing experience is necessary.


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Middle 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.  Middle school events can vary in length, but typically they are much shorter than high school events.  The distance is 1000 meters at the fall High Point regatta. 

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

middle school boy's Practice Schedule:
 
  • Wednesday 3:30-6:00 pm
  • Friday             3:30-6:00 pm
  • Saturday       8:00-11:00 am 
middle school girl's Practice Schedule:
 
  • Tuesday        3:30-6:00 pm
  • Thursday      3:30-6:00 pm
  • Saturday       8:00-11:00 am 
Fall Regatta Schedule:
 

Regattas middle school crews attend during the spring season.  

Event Date Location Notes
Bugsy's Chase Saturday, September 28

Pasquotank River, Elizabeth City, NC

  •  All Middle School and High School crews
  • One-day event (Saturday)
High Point Autumn Rowing Festival

Sunday,

October 6 

 

Oak Hollow Lake, High Point, NC
  •  All Middle School and High School crews
  • One-day event (Sunday)


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 

All applicants should wait until after decisions are made to register for the season in Sports Engine.

  • Open Now - Application Process Open
  • Sept 3rd - Applications Process Closes 
  • Sept 10th - Decisions Reported
Eligibility 

Financial Assistance can range from 25% to 75% 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
  1. All applicants, new and returning, must complete and submit the TRC Tuition Reduction Scholarship Application Form. Please note this form must be submitted in full even if you have filled one out in the past. (There is no longer a separate form for returning applicants.)
  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.

Remember, 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.


Middle 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 half the distance rowed by high school athletes. 

The spring season runs from the middle of February through the middle of May.  

Middle School Boys' Practice Schedule:
 
  • Wednesday 3:30-6:00 pm
  • Friday             3:30-6:00 pm
  • Saturday       8:00-11:00 am 
Middle School Girls' Practice Schedule:
 
  • Tuesday         3:30-6:00 pm  
  • Thursday      3:30-6:00 pm
  • Saturday       8:00-11:00 am 
SPRING REGATTA SCHEDULE:
 

Regattas that middle school athletes attend during the spring season. 

Event Date Location Notes
North Carolina Rowing Championships Saturday, April 20

Oak Hollow Lake, High Point, NC

  • One-day event (Saturday)
  • Individual Travel
Bugsy Beach Sprints

May 18 

 

Elizabeth City, NC
  • One-day event (Saturday)
  • Individual Travel


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


Need to Upload required Documents or Edit Your Registration?
 

If you need to make changes to your registration information or upload required documents, please visit the Registration FAQ and Registration Edit Details for information on the process.