COMPETITIVE JUNIOR ROWING
JOIN OUR PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
Newport Sea Base Rowing (NSBR) is a program that is administered by the Orange County Boy Scouts of America (OCBSA). Through our association with the OCBSA, we are a nonprofit organization that provides unique opportunities to promote personal and community growth through teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness to all ages and all skill levels. We are located at the Newport Sea Base in Newport Beach. With a fantastic coaching team and a low coach-to-athlete ratio we focus on giving our athletes the best experiences and the best opportunities to succeed. Since our inception in 2014 we have a proven record of developing athletes for collegiate programs and also for US national teams from youth through Olympic levels. Our reputation for excellence and outstanding accomplishments in the sport is making NSBR the best place to row in Orange County.
New Athletes
Start Date August 21st
2023-24 U15/16/17/19 BOYS AND GIRLS TEAM INFORMATION
Do I need to know how to row to try out for the Competitive Junior Rowing Program?
No. We will assess strength, endurance, sportsmanship, coachability, and team dynamic during a 2-week trial period. We will teach all rowing basics during the trial period and after if you continue on with the team. Summer camps are an excellent way for athletes to decide if they like rowing and if they would like to join the team.
All student-athletes are welcome and encouraged to try out at Newport Sea Base. We look forward to meeting you! No Experience necessary!
Athletes must know how to swim and be comfortable around water.
Where: Newport Sea Base - 1931 West Coast Hwy
When: Monday, August 21 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Who: Student-Athletes with birth years 2005 to 2010.
Cost: There is no cost to participate in our 2-week trial .
Athletes who join the team will pay a one-time initial membership fee of $150. Thereafter $420 payable each month September, 2023 through May, 2024 (does not include travel to away regattas).
Scholarships are available through a financial aid application process.
Assessment Criteria:
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Must be able to run 2 miles
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Fitness on and off the erg (rowing machine), coachability, and sportsmanship.
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Trying out for the team indicates a level of interest and commitment to participate in the full rowing season (September - May).
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During this assessment period we will collect some physical data: height, weight, arm span, etc. We will conduct tests of basic strength, fitness and athleticism
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Participants must be at least 13 years of age to participate on the junior team.
What to Bring:
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Refillable water bottle with your name on it
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Hat and sunglasses to wear in the boat
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Sunscreen
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Do not wear baggy or loose clothing. Wear clothes that you can work out, sweat, and move freely in.
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Wear close-toed shoes you can exercise in.
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Wear socks every day.
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A snack for after
We have open cubbies in the bathrooms where you can leave your bags, jackets, etc., during tryouts. Please do not bring any valuables as there are no lockers. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
We have one women's restroom with stalls, cubbies, and a shower area. We have one men's restroom with a urinal, stalls, cubbies, and a shower area. We have one all gender restroom in the gym and two all gender restrooms in the main office. We welcome all gender identities but are physically limited in our space to these options.
Sign Up/Registration
All participants must register through iCrew, our online team portal, submitting initial required documents including the medical forms and the parental release form. Program participation fees become due after completion of the athlete's two weeks trial period.
Detailed instructions on how to sign up through iCrew can be found here.
For any questions, please email Coach Lacey at Lacey.Shelton@scouting.org
Experienced Athletes
2023-24 U16/17/19 BOYS AND GIRLS TEAM INFORMATION
All student-athletes are welcome and encouraged to try out at Newport Sea Base. We look forward to meeting you!
Athletes must know how to swim and be comfortable around water.
Where: Newport Sea Base - 1931 West Coast Hwy
When: Thursday, August 17 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Who: Student-Athletes with birth years 2005 to 2009.
Cost: There is no cost to participate in our 2-week trial .
Athletes who join the team will pay a one-time initial membership fee of $150. Thereafter $420 payable each month September, 2023 through May, 2024 (does not include travel to away regattas).
Scholarships are available through a financial aid application process.
Assessment Criteria:
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Must be able to perform a 30' erg test to a set standard
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Fitness on and off the erg (rowing machine), coachability, and sportsmanship.
-
Trying out for the team indicates a level of interest and commitment to participate in the full rowing season (September - May).
-
During this assessment period we will collect some physical data: height, weight, arm span, etc. We will conduct tests of basic strength, fitness and athleticism
-
Participants must be at least 13 years of age to participate on the junior team.
What to Bring:
-
Refillable water bottle with your name on it
-
Hat and sunglasses to wear in the boat
-
Sunscreen
-
Do not wear baggy or loose clothing. Wear clothes that you can work out, sweat, and move freely in.
-
Wear close-toed shoes you can exercise in.
-
Wear socks every day.
-
A snack for after
We have open cubbies in the bathrooms where you can leave your bags, jackets, etc., during tryouts. Please do not bring any valuables as there are no lockers. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
We have one women's restroom with stalls, cubbies, and a shower area. We have one men's restroom with a urinal, stalls, cubbies, and a shower area. We have one all gender restroom in the gym and two all gender restrooms in the main office. We welcome all gender identities but are physically limited in our space to these options.
Sign Up/Registration
All participants must register through iCrew, our online team portal, submitting initial required documents including the medical forms and the parental release form. Program participation fees become due after completion of the athlete's two weeks trial period.
Detailed instructions on how to sign up through iCrew can be found here.
For any questions, please email Coach Lacey at Lacey.Shelton@scouting.org