Parents of TRC athletes, both new and returning, are required to attend one of the parent meetings at the beginning of each season.  These meetings are used to share all the important information about the upcoming season and to answer any questions you may have about the program.  

Before each Fall and Spring season, TRC will provide details on these meetings so all families can attend and get their questions answered.

Spring 2024 Meetings schedule

It is mandatory for an adult from each new and returning rower’s family to attend a parent meeting this season. We will share critical info that every TRC family should have for a successful Spring.

All three Parent Meetings scheduled for the spring of 2024 have been held.  If you did not attend one of these meetings, please reach out to President@trianglerowing.org to discuss alternative options. 

The coaches and seasoned rowers will share almost everything you will need to know, but here is some info that you may find helpful when you are just starting out.

What do I bring to practice?

You should have the following items with you every day:

• Temperature-appropriate athletic clothing and layers

-All athletes must wear shirts during practice, regardless of the temperature.
-Dress in layers to stay warm at the beginning of the practice and avoid overheating during workouts.
-Avoid cotton clothing, especially during colder weather if possible. When cotton gets wet, it locks in moisture and doesn't let your body properly regulate temperature.

• Sunscreen

• Running Shoes for dry land activities
   
• Slides, Crocs, waterproof boots, or old shoes for on-the-water practices. 

There are shoes built into the boats, but you will need shoes to wear when walking the boats to the dock and putting the launches in. These shoes will get wet and muddy.

• Full, reusable, plastic water bottle 

Please avoid metal bottles, but if you must use metal please put a sock around it to avoid damaging the boat.

• Sunglasses - Pit Vipers are not required ;-) 

• Visor, baseball cap, or bucket hat (bucket hats encouraged for style)

• Socks for use in the shoes attached to the boat!

FUELING YOUR BODY

Rowers should eat a snack rich in complex carbohydrates and protein. Good snacks to eat 1 hour before practice include fruit, pretzels, Greek yogurt, or mixed nuts. Rowers should also be aware of their hydration throughout the day. Keep a water bottle handy and consume enough fluids to “pee clear” throughout the day. Eating lunch does not count as a pre-practice snack!

MAKE SAFETY A PRIORITY

Whether it is practice, a regatta, or any other event associated with rowing, the safety of our athletes and the preservation of our equipment are always front and center.

There are many ways you can promote a safe environment at TRC.

• When moving boats, regardless of your skill level, always use the appropriate number of people and a coxswain.
   
• Be aware of your surroundings in the boat yard and on the dock. If you notice a piece of equipment is damaged, report it immediately to a coach.
   
• Rowing can be a physically demanding sport. As a rower, it is important to develop an awareness of your physical health. Aches and pains are common for athletes in any sport so learning to properly recover through targeted stretches and rolling out sore muscles will allow you to remain active for the rest of your life. Every athlete is unique and therefore every athlete requires a unique plan for recovery. Use resources available to you to aid in your recovery including; foam rollers, stretching guides, coaches, and more experienced rowers.

The following is a copy of all the waivers that Parents and Rowers agree to during the registration process with Triangle Rowing Club.