Competitive Teams
Our competitive teams practice August through May and compete at local, state, regional, national and international Competitions. No rowing experience is necessary to join the team. Many first year athletes have done our one Week summer camp. Norcal hires first class coaches with many years of national, internationals and collegiate experience. Norcal is committed to the long-term development of all athletes, to set the athletes up for success in the future.
Norcal offers a three-week trial to allow athletes to see what the team is about and if rowing fits into their academic life. If athletes like the team at the end of the trial period, the cost of the trial is deducted from the full tuition amount. Fall Sport athletes are encouraged to join after their fall sport, or they can sign up now and practice 2 days a week until their fall sport end. See the Fall sport option at registration.
What to Wear
Gym clothes and running shoes/socks. Recommended: hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle (full of water), sunglasses, windbreaker, and water-resistant sweats in cold weather. The weather can be cold at the beginning and hot at the end or vice versa, layers are a great way to dress for rowing and always bring dry clothes, it is a water sport.
Financial Aid
All athletes are encouraged to participate in Norcal Crew regardless of their ability to pay. Scholarships are available for qualifying families. To register for the team and apply for a scholarship, please fill out the financial aid application . Once you have submitted the application and attached all requested documents, we will get you registered for the team to allow your athlete to begin practices for a trial fee. The scholarship committee will review the scholarship applications mid-September and will get back to you with a decision on your full fees to participate. Please note, until we get back to you about your requested scholarship, your athlete will be welcome to row with the team for a nominal fee. Scholarship amounts are given as a percentage of the tuition and travel for the full year.
Please contact admin@norcalcrew.org or scholarships@norcalcrew.org with questions.