Thank you for joining this season's VIRC Junior Program!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Forms Needed to Complete Your Registration.

If we do not have copies of the following forms on file for your rower, please complete the forms in iCrew.

VIRC Waiver
Health History Form
Float Test Form – signed by a lifeguard
Code of Conduct acknowledgment
A photo of the rower's insurance card
USRowing membership
SafeSport training

Setting Up Your New iCrew Account

The Vashon Club iCrew code is 177854

STEP 1: SETUP iCREW Account Setup iCrew Rower account using your Rower's info ( you can download the app for iPhone or Android or complete on a computer).

https://icrew.club/logon

STEP 2: LOGIN & UPDATE ROWER PROFILE After setting up account, login to iCrew account. Navigate to Profile. Please complete your rower’s profile including Emergency Contact information.

STEP 3: COMPLETE FORMS From iCrew, click on "My Documents" and complete the necessary forms.

iCrew Signup Tutorial:

Watch the Tutorial

Clothing & Other Gear for On-the-Water Sessions

Tight-fitting shorts and a high-visibility shirt, both preferably quick-dry
Windbreaker or second shirt (long-sleeved; high-viz)
Socks – 1 pair to wear in the boat (they will get wet) and one pair to wear with tennis shoes
Tennis shoes for dry-land workouts on windy days
Water shoes for launching the boat from the beach (Crocs or sandals; flip-flops not recommended)
Baseball-style hat (high-viz preferred)
Sunscreen
Water bottle (put your name on it)
Snack (optional)

Important Dates

Spring Season 2025

Monday - Friday: 15:15 - 17:45

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Jensen Point

Full Team - Tuesdays - ITC (required)

Full Team - Thursdays - ITC (optional)

Full Team - Saturdays - Jensen Point 9:00 - 11:30

First day full team: Tuesday, February 25

Season Overview Meeting:

Tuesday, February 25 at 18:00 - optional for experienced families and athletes, required for new families and rowers and all rowers who have not previously completed a Spring Season.

Last day full team: Saturday, May 24

Season Notes

*Spring Break (March 31 – April 4) practice schedule will be shared at a later date.

*Boats qualifying for Youth Nationals will have additional required practices from May 19 - June 7

*Optional practices between May 26 - June 7 may be available for boats that do not qualify for Youth Nationals.

Program Overview:

Spring Season is dedicated to providing our athletes with competitive 1,500 and 2,000 meter racing experience. We train 5-6 days a week, with several local racing opportunities throughout the season. Training will focus on getting the athletes' fitness and technical skills race ready and will include time focused on the nuances of 2k races.

Our season will be capped off with the USRowing Northwest Youth Championship, with eligible crews working to qualify at that regatta for Youth Nationals in June. Novice rowers will train alongside experienced rowers for the most part and will have opportunities to row up in mixed squad lineups. Brand new rowers (youth in middle or high school ages 13-19 with no rowing experience) are welcome to sign up before March 15.

Regattas

March 8 - Vancouver Lake Sprints - Vancouver, WA

March 23 - Swiftwater Sprints - Vashon, WA

April 5 - Joint Practice with OAR - Vashon, WA

April 25 - April 27 - Brentwood Regatta - Mill Bay, Canada

*Middle schoolers & U15 may have the opportunity to race for one day, depending on event list and coach availability - families will meet with coaches about this opportunity.

May 4 - Opening Day/Windermere Cup - Seattle WA

*1st Varsity 4x+ ONLY, invite only, depends on invite

May 16 - May 18 - NW Youth Regional Championship - Vancouver, WA

*required travel day May 15, can travel after school.

June 11 - 15 - USRowing Youth National Championship - Sarasota, FL

*required travel day June 10, timing dependent on flight. Qualifying boats and coach determination.

Coaching Staff:

Head Coach: Ben Steele
Novice Coach: Delany Steele
Assistant Coach: Aidan Teachout
Maya Krah, strength coach
Jeny Potter, Youth assistant coach
Lily Steller, Youth assistant coach

The registration fee includes:

Coached practices Tuesday through Saturday

Equipment (team uniforms and long sleeves are provided to all rowers by the Club)

Regatta entry fees

Regatta meals (where necessary for Regattas).

Please note: travel fees (ferry, transportation/carpooling to and from regattas) are not included in the registration.

Locations

VIRC Indoor Training Center 10030 SW 210th St, Vashon, WA 98070
Jensen Pt. Boathouse: 8900 SW Harbor View Drive, Vashon, WA 98070 (click for live map)

2025 Youth Spring

By Vashon Island Rowing Club

2025 Youth Spring

Registration Open through March 15