women’s rowing

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u.s. college rowing?

What to expect when playing U.S. college rowing:

Fall Semester

  • The Fall is the off-season for rowing although regattas are held during this time.
  • You can expect to practice 8 hours a week during the majority of Fall.
  • Weight lifting and conditioning will be required in addition to technical training in preparation for the season.

Spring Semester

  • Rowing is a Spring sport, played in the second half of the U.S. school year.
  • Regattas are usually held between mid-March and mid-May.
  • You can expect to compete in approximately 8-10 regattas in an average season.
  • You will also be practicing up to 20 hours per week during the season.

Women’s rowing programs all over the U.S. participate under 2 governing bodies and divisions.

NCAA

The NCAA endorses three divisions of women’s collegiate rowing.

Division I
  • Currently sponsor 88 women’s rowing programs
  • 20 full rowing scholarships are available per team
Division II
  • Currently sponsor 16 women’s rowing programs
  • 20 full rowing scholarships are available per team
Division III
  • Currently sponsor 41 women’s rowing programs
  • Financial aid is available but is not considered athletic scholarship

NAIA

The NAIA endorses one division of women’s collegiate rowing

  • Currently sponsor 2 women’s rowing programs
  • Financial aid is available but is not considered athletic scholarship