For the Fall 2026 season, rowers in middle school will join the Novice Team
A recreational program for rowers with no or little experience, who want to learn the skills of rowing in a laid back and fun environment. The Modified/Rec program will practice twice a week and finish with a skills demonstration and friendly internal competition on Fall Creek by the CBC Boathouse in Stewart Park.
Who: Middle Schoolers (grades 6-8), both new and experienced
Please go to our Registration Page for information about required paperwork and how to register through iCrew
Refund Policy
What kind of boats do modified rowers use?
Modified rowers use four-person boats and stable, training singles. They focus on sculling (2 oars/person, one in each hand).
A note on practices...
All spring, summer, and fall practices occur in Stewart Park at Cascadilla Boathouse. Practices are held, weather permitting, on the Cayuga and Fall Creek Inlets, and Cayuga Lake. Typically, boats go out in most weather except when there is a strong north wind or thunder. If the weather does not allow rowing, practices are held on-land and include aerobic workouts, strength training, erging, and stretching.
A recreational program for rowers with no or little experience, who want to learn the skills of rowing in a laid back and fun environment. The Modified/Rec program will practice twice a week and finish with a skills demonstration and friendly internal competition on Fall Creek by the CBC Boathouse in Stewart Park.
Who: Middle Schoolers (grades 6-8), both new and experienced
- 8th graders may join Novice instead of Modified if they want to be in a more competitive program
- All rowers must be at least 12 years old due to US Coast Guard restrictions for on-water activities.
Please go to our Registration Page for information about required paperwork and how to register through iCrew
Refund Policy
- Practice cancellations due to weather are non-refundable and typically are not rescheduled due to time constraints
- No refund for individual missed sessions
- Class/team fees cannot be pro-rated due to work/travel/personal schedule conflicts that prevent a rower from attending all sessions
- Once a program has begun, there will be no refunds
- Exception: If someone has a medical issue come up that prevents them from attending all/part of a class/season, a full or pro-rated refund may be granted, based on their attendance, if any
What kind of boats do modified rowers use?
Modified rowers use four-person boats and stable, training singles. They focus on sculling (2 oars/person, one in each hand).
A note on practices...
All spring, summer, and fall practices occur in Stewart Park at Cascadilla Boathouse. Practices are held, weather permitting, on the Cayuga and Fall Creek Inlets, and Cayuga Lake. Typically, boats go out in most weather except when there is a strong north wind or thunder. If the weather does not allow rowing, practices are held on-land and include aerobic workouts, strength training, erging, and stretching.
