Getting Started

Please read through all of the information on this page. There are specific requirements that must be satisfied for Loudoun County Public Schools, and the crew team.

Dues for 2025 season are $1500 per athlete. No refunds will be issued after the first full week of practice.

Dues cover the cost of:

  • use of equipment
  • coaching salaries
  • use of indoor training facility (Maverick Rowing Center) during the spring season
  • regatta entry fees
  • hospitality tent at races (food for athletes)
  • bus transportation for regattas held at Sandy Run Park (Occoquan)
  • end of season banquet, no cost for athletes to attend

It DOES NOT include the cost of winter training (below) or uniforms.

In addition each rower’s parent/family must volunteer with the club in some form. We need parents to volunteer at regattas, contribute to the hospitality tent at races, as well as assist the head coach. VASRA requires every team participating in regattas to provide volunteers. It is critical that we provide the required number of volunteers for each regatta or the team is fined. No coaching or rowing experience is necessary to help out! A complete list of the volunteer opportunities will be communicated to families during the season.

If you have questions about the program or any of these steps you can contact us.

Sign up for winter training
Our winter training program will take place at the new Maverick Rowing Center in Lansdowne. We’re excited that this year’s program will offer athletes both tank and erg training sessions! All athletes should register for winter training at the Maverick Rowing website. 
Important Program Details:
  • Training starts January 8 and runs for (8 weeks) ending on February 15th.
  • Monday through Thursday before and/or after school training sessions offered
  • Athletes may sign up for a max of two training sessions per day
  • Advance sign up required for all training sessions
  • Pricing information is available on the Maverick website
Register with the Team
  • All interested athletes should register on the team management portal using the team’s registration code: RVLO6958.  No payment of team dues is required unless you make the team. (Team dues final payment must be made by February 28th.)
  • Tryouts will be held on February 24, 25 and 26 after school at the Maverick Rowing Center 43465 Riverpoint Dr Lansdowne, VA 20176, between 4:45 and 8:00PM each of the three days. Athletes MUST attend all 3 days of tryouts.
  • The team roster will be announced during school on Friday, February 28.
Purchase Team Uniform

The RVHS Crew team uniform store is open and closes at 11:59pm February 13th. Each athlete is required to have 1 racing shirt and 1 pair of trou (shorts). Team weather jacket is recommended. VASRA rules require all athletes to wear the uniforms in competitions. Anyone trying out for the team should purchase these items before the store closes on February 13th. Unfortunately the fulfillment and shipping takes several weeks so uniforms must be ordered prior to the tryout results, but anyone who purchases the uniform and does not make the team will receive a refund on any items that are NOT personalized. 

Complete all LCPS requirements

Required forms must be submitted to LCPS for all athletes. Detailed instructions are available online.

  1. Register the student with LCPS online for Crew and completed the required training.
  2. Submit necessary LCPS physical as listed on the Required Forms for Participation.
  3. Any athlete who wishes to tryout for the team must have all Loudoun County Public School requirements completed and turned in prior to February 24th.
  4. NO ATHLETIC FEE is payable to the school for Crew participants.
Winter Training

Winter training is taking place at Maverick Rowing Center and is available until tryouts. Winter training is voluntary but give athletes an opportunity to prepare for tryouts and get in shape for spring. The cost for winter training is not included with the team dues. Interested athletes should register on the Maverick Rowing website.

Pass a basic swimming proficiency test

Basic swimming proficiency is required for all athletes. If you are new to the team and have never had a swim test for crew you must sign up to take a test. Swim tests will be scheduled after the roster is announced.

Parent & Athlete Manual

Coaches have put together a complete manual for athletes and parents. Information about the sport as well as our team is documented for your reference.

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2025 Tryout Schedule

You must register with the team to attend. See details (left).

Monday 2/24: Day 1 – Maverick Rowing Center

  • 4:45pm-6:00pm- All Girls
  • 6:00pm-7:00- Novice Boys
  • 7:00pm-8:00pm- Varsity Boys

Tuesday 2/25: Day 2 – Maverick Rowing Center

  • 4:45pm-6:00pm- All Girls
  • 6:00pm-7:15pm- All Boys

Wednesday 2/26: Day 3 – Maverick Rowing Center

  • 4:45pm-6:00pm- All Girls
  • 6:00pm-7:00- Novice Boys
  • 7:00pm-8:00pm- Varsity Boys

Thursday 2/27: Make-Up and Swim Test for Novice Athletes

  • Maverick Rowing Center
    • 4:45pm-6:00pm- All Girls
    • 6:15pm-7:30pm- All Boys
  • Potomac Club indoor pool
    Swim Test for Novices