More Information: Cleveland Foundry Juniors is a co-ed 9th -12th grade club rowing team that also offers Learn to Row opportunities for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade level as well as cross-training for those currently in another sport and interested in learning to Crew. Parent volunteer involvement is encouraged and welcome in hands on support of the travel team racing schedules. Our rowers are comprise
d of girls and boys from numerous high schools (that do not currently have a school team) and communities across greater Cleveland. We compete with other club teams from Ohio and the Midwest about four to five times per season in regattas (races). In the Fall it's Head Racing while in the Spring it's Sprint Racing. Teams will begin forming for fall season in early August for Sept. & October racing. Open Winter Conditioning runs November thru February. Teams will begin to form for Spring season in January & February for April & May racing. Athletes may condition and race for either season or all. Opportunities to give rowing a try are available year round for 9th - 12th grade level boys and girls without the team and travel commitments. Rowing is an excellent conditioning resource for cross -training your current sport and you may start experiencing rowing now for our next season! During the summer, competitive and developmental camps are offered. As details becomes available they will be posted. For 6th, 7th, 8th, grade level boys and girls, IntroRow sessions start in late-March and early-September. This is a popular program and seats fill in the months ahead - please check the website www.clevelandfoundry.org
IntroRow is an introductory experience. Young athletes will learn the equipment, protocol, maneuvering, and terminology associated with rowing as a crew while developing skills and strength to control the boat both on and off the water. IntroRow does not compete or travel as a team. The 9th - 12th coed competitive team competes separately as crews of 4 or 8 rowers in either a novice (first years) or varsity (experienced) classification. Each boat is under the developing leadership of a unique crew member position known as the coxswain. Practices are conducted on the water or on land and are subject to weather conditions. Endurance and strength training are developmental to performance and includes running and callisthenic exercises generally done outdoors. Weekend Regatta travel and accommodations for away river venues are arranged as a team. CFJ is pleased to have on board the experience of Coach Connor Sawyers and Coach Matthew Houser. The coaches along with assistant coaches provide on water crews with the aide of safety boats (launches). Swim testing is required along with complete on line waivers and registration. Pre-season training is encouraged. To become involved with rowing at the team level or to learn more please email [email protected]
