New Orleans Rowing Club

​​Spring 2026 Information:

Signups are until Feb 28th. The Spring Season focuses on Sprint racing from 1000-2000m distances. We have Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Development groups to help athletes focus on the level of commitment and benefits they are looking for. Varsity & Junior Varsity have requirements athletes must achieve and commit to, while the Development team is open for anyone looking to build skills, strength, or row recreationally. All groups race at home and the State championship. ​​

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Dues & Fees:

Varsity - $1200 (includes Southeast Championship fee) 

JV - $950

Dev - $700

Select Regatta Racing Fees ~ $250 for out-of-state regattas

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Practices: ​​With weather cancellations, follow the group chat for instructions.

Varsity: Mon BH 4:30-7pm, Tue BH 4:30-7:30pm, Wed BH 4:30-7pm, Thu BH 4:30-7pm, Sat BH 8:45-11am

​​Junior Varsity: Mon BH 4:30-7pm, Tue BH 4:30-7:30pm, Fri BH 4:30-6:30pm, Sat BH 8:45-11am

Development: Tue BH 5:30-7:30pm, Thu BH 5:30-7:30pm, Fri BH 4:30-6:30pm, Sat BH 8:45-11am

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Varsity Requirements & Commitments: 

• No more than 5 absences for practice

• Attend SE Championships & State Championships. Optional for other Travel Regattas

• Minimum erg score splits as seen below.

  • Men U19

    • 2K @ 1:53.0

  • Women U19

    • 2K @ 2:08.0

  • Men U17

    • 2K @ 1:56.0

  • Women U17

    • 2K @ 2:11.0      

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Junior Varsity Requirements & Commitments: 

• No more than 8 absences for practice

• Attend State Championships. Optional for other Travel Regattas

• Minimum erg score splits as seen below.

  • Men 2K @ 2:03.0

  • Women 2K @ 2:19.0 

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SPRING SEASON IMPORTANT DATES

Feb 18th - Start of Spring Season

Feb 28th - Last day to sign up

Mar 7th - OARS Invitational @ Orlando, FL (Select Athletes)

Mar/Apr TBD - Pensacola Scrimmage @ Home (ALL TEAM)​

Mar 28th - Percy Priest @ Nashville, TN (Select Athletes)

Apr 11th - State Championship Scrimmage @ Tulane Boathouse (ALL TEAM)

Apr 25th - BSJ Regatta @ Home (ALL TEAM)​

May 9th-10th - Southeast Championship (Select Athletes)

May 13th - End of Spring Season

May 15th - End of Year Gala

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POSTSEASON:

Jun 10th-14th: Nationals @ Sarasota, FL (Invitational for qualified boats)

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Summer 2026 Information:

Summer features camps for all athletes, from brand new rowers to those focused on advancing their small boat skills. 

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Jun 6: National Learn-to-Row Day 

Free hour-long chances to learn rowing for any new athletes

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Jun 26th-28th: Intermediate Sculling Camp $150

Limited Spaces Available - For Athletes who have rowed but need experience learning basic sculling skills

Friday 5:30-7:30pm

Saturday 9-11am

Sunday 9-11am

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Jun 29th-Jul 3rd: Advanced Sculling Camp $200

Limited Spaces Available - For Athletes who have rowed and are ready to focus on fast boat speed

M-F 8am-10am

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Aug 7th-9th: Novice Rowing Camp $150

Limited Spaces Available - For Anyone brand new to the sport

Friday 5:30-7:30pm

Saturday 9-11am

Sunday 9-11am

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Fall 2026 Information:

Fall features long training pieces and long races (5000 meters) and is the foundation for building technique and a strong base for 2000m spring season. We have Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Development teams to help athletes focus on the level of commitment and benefits they are looking for. ​​

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Cost: Baseline dues include practices and all travel/regatta fees for Head of the Hooch in Chattanooga. Overnight Travel Regattas to additional cities have additional costs for those athletes selected. 

Varsity & JV - $1400

Dev - $1000

Select Event Racing Fees - TBD

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Practices: ​​With weather cancellations, water practices will be at the regular times at the Erg Room that day. 

Varsity: Mon BH 4:30-7pm, Tue BH 4:30-7pm, Wed Erg 4:30-7pm, Thu BH 4:30-7pm, Sat BH 8:45-11am

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Junior Varsity: Mon BH 4:30-7pm, Tue BH 5:30-7:30pm, Th Erg 5:30-7:30pm, Fri BH 4:30-6:30pm, Sat BH 8:45-11am

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Aug 22nd: Start of Fall Season​

Sep 26-27th: DC Races @ Washington, DC (Select Athletes)

Sep/Oct TBD: Pensacola Scrimmage @ Pensacola, FL  (ALL TEAM)

Oct 10th: Secret City Head Race, Oak Ridge TN (Select Athletes)

Oct 15-18th: Head of the Charles @ Boston, MA (Select Athletes)

Oct 24: Bayou St John Regatta @ Home

Nov 6-8th: Head of the Hooch @Chatanooga, TN (ALL TEAM)

Nov 9th: Last Day Fall Season

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Winter 2026-27 Information:

Indoors at the Erg Room. Two and a half hours long with a focus on form, function, and fitness. Bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes every day. Rowers are not expected to attend every day, but need to attend at least three times a week in order to build fitness over the Winter season.

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Cost: $450

Practice times: Monday - Thursday 4:30-7:00pm, Friday 4:30-6:30pm, Saturday 9-11am

Where: TBD

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WINTER SEASON IMPORTANT DATES

Nov 30th: Start of Winter Training

Dec 13th: 8-10am, Santa Row (Returning Rowers)

Dec 19th: 9-11am, Bridge Row (Seniors & Alumni)

Dec 21st-27th: Break

Dec 31st-Jan 1st: Break

Jan 23rd: All Day, Indoor Rowing Championships (ALL TEAM, included in registration fee)

Jan 28th: Last Day Winter Season