Season Overview

The Juniors team at CBRC is built around the core values of teamwork, sportsmanship, hard work, and accountability. At the heart of our program is the singular goal to give youth in the Greater Tacoma area the very best opportunities to not only excel at an athletic endeavor, but to grow into healthy, capable adults and citizens.

The Juniors team at CBRC is open to a wide breadth of ages: anyone with or without rowing experience from rising 8th graders through seniors in high school. Interested young athletes have until September 30, 2025 to register for Fall Rowing.

Novice and Varsity Programs

Our program is split into two categories: 

1. High School Novice: Your first competitive year of rowing is considered your novice season. If you have just completed a Summer Learn to Row or are trying the sport for the first time this is your time to learn the ins-and-outs of the sport. Novice seasons are fun and where many people begin to strengthen relationships with their teammates!

2. High School Varsity: This is where the competition really gets ramped up. Expectations are higher, attendance becomes even more crucial, and the races become a lot tighter. While there is always an element of learning, your varsity seasons are where that learning really starts to pay off.

New rowers in 8th grade may decide to register for the HS Novice program in order to practice more frequently and have the chance to compete but are encouraged to complete their first year at CBRC in the non-competitive Middle School program. For more details and clarification, please contact a coach.





Practice Calendar

All practices will be held at the CBRC boathouse or on the water at Harry Todd Park and American Lake in Tillicum, WA. 

High School Varsity

• Start: September 2, 2025
• End: November 2, 2025
• Days: Monday-Friday 
• Time: 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

• Start: September 2, 2025
• End: November 2, 2025
• Days: Monday-Friday 
• Time: 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

Fall Regatta Schedule

• September 28 - Brown Bear Invitational, Bainbridge Island, WA (Varsity Only)
• October 5 - Tail of the Lake, Seattle, WA (Varsity Only)
• October 12 - American Lake Fall Classic, Lakewood (Tillicum), WA (All)
• October 28 - Portland Fall Classic, Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, WA* (All)
• November 2 - Head of the Lake, Seattle WA (Varsity Only)
  

General Participation Requirements

Registration is required for all athletes participating in rowing at CBRC.

1. Each rower is required to register online before participating in each rowing season.
2. Athletes must also hold a current USRowing membership, have their member number available, and sign a USRowing online waiver.
3. Finally, please sign and submit the Declaration of Swimming ability waiver found at the end of the Fall Season guide. The Guide is distributed upon registration or upon parent request.

Additional Fees

The season fee does not include the following:

• US Rowing Basic Membership ($25.00 for new/ $20.00 to renew)
  
• Team Clothing Fees (variable)
• Regatta Travel Costs (variable)

USRowing Membership

A USRowing membership is required for participation in rowing at CBRC.

To obtain a USRowing member number, please visit USRowing Membership.

• Championship membership is $25/yr and is required to participate in USRowing-sanctioned regattas
• US Rowing memberships are good for one year from the date of purchase and are renewable at $20.00.
• Financial assistance through the "Bridge" option for youth athletes with demonstrated financial restrictions is available through USRowing.

Parent Volunteer Commitment

Volunteering is essential to the success of all of our programs at CBRC.

• Parents are expected to help with at least one CBRC event or committee, for example: manning the food tent at regattas or helping out at our fund raiser date and time TBD
• The minimum expected contribution is 3 or more hours per season

Need-Based Scholarships

At CBRC we are deeply committed to providing a rowing experience to all area youth. 

Scholarship applications are confidentially accepted and welcomed on a need basis.

You can learn more about the scholarships available through the George Pockock Rowing Foundation and apply confidentially here.