Junior Rowing - Grades 8-12
Join the NORC Junior Team! Open to Grades 8-12
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Where:
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Bayou St. John (5958 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122)
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What:
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Fun, team environment
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Rowing and strength training
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Local and regional competitions
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No experience necessary!
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When:
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Fall season: August through November
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Winter season: December through February
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Spring season: February through May
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Practice days/times each season vary. Typical schedule is evenings 2-4 nights per week and Saturday mornings. See seasonal updates below for details.
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Our club includes Junior athletes from many different schools. Don't see your school in the list below? Join our team!
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Bauhaus
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Ben Franklin
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Country Day
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De La Salle
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Dominican
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Harmony
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Holy Cross
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Home School
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Lake Forest
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Willow School
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McGehee
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Newman
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NOCCA
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North Shore
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Sacred Heart
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Waldorf
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Fall 2023 Information:
Fall features longer training pieces and longer races (5000meters) and is the foundation for building technique and a strong base for spring season. We have Varsity and Junior Varsity teams to help athletes focus on the level of commitment and benefits they are looking for.
Cost: Varsity - $500; JV/Novice - $450. Additional $200 Regatta Dues for athletes attending Music City or Charles. 25% off for additional Junior athletes in the same family.
Practices:
Varsity: Saturday Water 9-11am, Monday Erg 4-6:30pm, Tuesday Water 5:30-7:30pm, Wednesday Erg 4-6:30pm, Thursday Water 5:30-7:30pm
Junior Varsity: Water 9-11am, Monday Water 5:30-7:30pm, Tuesday Erg 5:30-7:30pm, Wednesday Erg 4-6:30pm
Novice: Water 9-11am, Monday Water 5:30-7:30pm, Tuesday Erg 5:30-7:30pm, Thursday Erg 5:30-7:30pm
Varsity Requirements:
- No more than 5 absences for practice
- Be available to attend either/both of Music City OR Head of the Charles if selected, as well as Head of the Hooch
- Minimum erg score splits as seen below. No minimum for JV rowers:
- Men U19
- 6K @ 2:00 OR
- 5K @ 1:56
- Women U19
- 6K @ 2:15 OR
- 5K @ 2:10
- Men U17
- 5K @ 2:00
- Women U17
- 5K @ 2:15
FALL SEASON IMPORTANT DATES
August 26th: Start of Fall Season practices (ALL TEAM)
Sep 17th: Pensacola Scrimmage, @Pensacola, FL (ALL TEAM)
Sep 23rd: Extended Practice and Boat Maintenance 8am-12pm (ALL TEAM)
Oct 6-7th: Music City Regatta, @Nashville, TN (Select Athletes)
Oct 20-22nd: Head of the Charles, @Boston, MA (Select Athletes)
Oct 28th: Bayou St. John Regatta @Home, (ALL TEAM)
Nov 3-5th: Head of the Hooch, @Chattanooga, TN (ALL TEAM)
Nov 6th: Last Practice of the Season
Winter 2023-24 Information:
Erg Sessions Indoors at the Erg Room. Five days a week of coached sessions in the evenings and weekends.
WINTER SEASON IMPORTANT DATES
11/27 - Start of Winter Training
2/1 - End of Winter training
2/3 - Indoor Erg Championships (ALL TEAM, included in registration fee)
Spring 2024 Information:
The Spring Season focuses on Sprint racing from 1000-2000m distances. We have Varsity and Junior Varsity teams to help athletes focus on the level of commitment and benefits they are looking for.
Varsity Requirements:
- No more than 5 absences for practice
- Be available to attend SE Regionals
- Minimum erg score splits as seen below. No minimum for JV rowers:
- Men U19
- 2K @ 1:53
- Women U19
- 2K @ 2:08
- Men U17
- 2K @ 1:56
- Women U17
- 2K @ 2:11
SPRING SEASON IMPORTANT DATES
2/17: Start of Spring Season practices
March/April TBD: LA State Champs @Tulane (ALL TEAM)
March/April TBD: Pensaolca Scrimmage @Home (ALL TEAM)
April 27: Dogwood Junior Championship, @Oak ridge, TN. (Select Athletes)
April/May TBD: Bayou St. John Regatta @Home (ALL TEAM)
5/11-12: Southeast Regional Championship, @Sarasota, FL (Select Athletes)
May TBD: NORC Banquet
5/18: Last Practice of the Season (ALL TEAM)
POSTSEASON:
June 6-9: Nationals @Sarasota, FL (Invitational)
Interested in Joining the team? Fill out the form below and a coach will contact you to answer your questions! The NORC Junior program is open to athletes in grades 8-12.