About
Novice Competition Team
The novice competition team introduces rowers to the physical training, race preparation, and technical skill needed for competing well at regional regattas in team boats. The novice competition team is anchored in the belief that learning to go fast together is fun and is guided by the values of:
Who:
*9th and 10th graders who have never rowed before, or who started rowing in spring of 2024, or did Learn to Row this summer
**8th graders may do either the Novice team or the Modified Team. The novice team will have more focus on fitness and team aspects of the sport. Modified is more laid back and focused on fun and learning basic skills. Please reach out to CBC General Manager Jonathan Crist ([email protected]) if you are an 8th grader considering this option.
Season dates: Monday 1/26/26 – Friday 2/27/26
Practice times:
M 7:30-9:00pm at Cornell Tanks
WF 4:15-6:15pm at YMCA
Cost: $225
Time Commitments
Rowers on the novice squad are encouraged to make a strong commitment to attend all practices and races. The effort pays off, with rowers continually challenging themselves to improve their overall fitness and set personal records in erg times. It also pays off in the confidence rowers develop as they gain technical mastery of the sport. And, finally, the commitment to rowing pays off in the camaraderie that grows as the rowers learn to coordinate their strokes into a single, fast, and powerful rhythm.
Novice rowers are encouraged to make the commitment to participate in CBC fundraising activities throughout the year. In the fall, rowers volunteer their time raking leaves and performing other chores for the Rent-a-Rower fundraiser. These funds support equipment purchases and scholarships to defray registration fees.
A note on practices...
All spring, summer, and fall practices meet at the Cascadilla Boathouse in Stewart Park. Weather permitting, practices are held on the Cayuga inlet, the Fall Creek Inlet, and Cayuga Lake. Typically, boats go out in most weather except when there is a strong north wind or thunder. I f the weather does not allow rowing, practices are held on-land and include aerobic workouts, strength training, erging, and stretching.
The novice competition team introduces rowers to the physical training, race preparation, and technical skill needed for competing well at regional regattas in team boats. The novice competition team is anchored in the belief that learning to go fast together is fun and is guided by the values of:
- Grit
- Respect
- Energy
- Excellence
- Teamwork
Who:
*9th and 10th graders who have never rowed before, or who started rowing in spring of 2024, or did Learn to Row this summer
**8th graders may do either the Novice team or the Modified Team. The novice team will have more focus on fitness and team aspects of the sport. Modified is more laid back and focused on fun and learning basic skills. Please reach out to CBC General Manager Jonathan Crist ([email protected]) if you are an 8th grader considering this option.
Season dates: Monday 1/26/26 – Friday 2/27/26
Practice times:
M 7:30-9:00pm at Cornell Tanks
WF 4:15-6:15pm at YMCA
Cost: $225
Time Commitments
Rowers on the novice squad are encouraged to make a strong commitment to attend all practices and races. The effort pays off, with rowers continually challenging themselves to improve their overall fitness and set personal records in erg times. It also pays off in the confidence rowers develop as they gain technical mastery of the sport. And, finally, the commitment to rowing pays off in the camaraderie that grows as the rowers learn to coordinate their strokes into a single, fast, and powerful rhythm.
Novice rowers are encouraged to make the commitment to participate in CBC fundraising activities throughout the year. In the fall, rowers volunteer their time raking leaves and performing other chores for the Rent-a-Rower fundraiser. These funds support equipment purchases and scholarships to defray registration fees.
A note on practices...
All spring, summer, and fall practices meet at the Cascadilla Boathouse in Stewart Park. Weather permitting, practices are held on the Cayuga inlet, the Fall Creek Inlet, and Cayuga Lake. Typically, boats go out in most weather except when there is a strong north wind or thunder. I f the weather does not allow rowing, practices are held on-land and include aerobic workouts, strength training, erging, and stretching.
