Summer ‘25 Riverside Boat Club Competitive U23 Program
Riverside Boat Club will be hosting a 9-week summer dev and racing camp from June 9th to August 11th, focusing primarily on sweep boats (8+, 4+, 4-, and 2-). The goal of the program is to develop competitive U23 athletes’ fitness and skill in sweep boats while providing insight to post-collegiate racing. This camp will provide the opportunity to compete in multiple sprint races and regattas, receive strong skill development and coaching, and train effectively to maximize fitness while integrating into one of most historic club programs in America. Racing at home (Cromwell Cup) and at Canadian Henley, this U23 program will abide by the mission of the Riverside Boat Club and will be open to anyone who is age eligible.
Applications close on May 1st, 2025; acceptance notices will go out on or before May 15th, 2025
Estimated cost: $3100 for rowers, $2000 for coxswains
Includes 6 morning coached sessions and 2-3 evening coached sessions, all racing/membership fees, equipment cost, housing in Canada, access to RBC, and a unisuit
A $1000 non-refundable deposit should be made to RBC within 10 days of acceptance into the program and all camp fees must be paid in full prior to the first day of practice
Men’s lead coaches will be Trevor Appier (Northeastern) and Steven Sparks (Holy Cross)
All athletes must be born on or after January 1st, 2003. The following scores are recommended, but coaches’ discretion applies:
Under 6:25 2k for HWT men
Under 6:35 2k for LTWT me
Practices are subject to adjustment but will typically take place Monday - Friday from 6-8am, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30pm, and Saturdays from 8-10:30am. Athletes must be able to attend all practice sessions and competitions unless previously discussed with coaching staff.
The primary focus of this camp will be on-the-water training, emphasizing mileage, technique, intra-squad competition, and selection. The secondary focus will be to develop mental, technical, and racing strategies on the erg. Athletes will also have access to the facilities at Riverside, which includes a small, serviceable weights space, and are encouraged to incorporate their suggested summer lifting into the training program with guidance from the coaches as needed.
