Welcome to the VIRC Youth Spring Program!

We look forward to seeing you soon. You will also receive this information via email included with your receipt - please save it!

This information is available on our website and will also be communicated via email by coaches.

Forms Needed to Complete Your Registration

If we do not have copies of the following forms on file for your rower, please download and print each of the forms, sign them, photograph them, and upload them on our website at www.VashonCrew.com/forms

VIRC Waiver (annual)
Health History Form (first time registrants only)
Float Test Form – signed by a lifeguard (once every 3 years)
Code of Conduct acknowledgment (annual)
A photo of the rower's insurance card (first time registrants only)
USRowing membership (annual)
SafeSport training

Important Dates

Mandatory Season Kickoff Team Meeting

Our Spring Youth Team meeting is scheduled for February 10th from 6:00-7:00 PM at the Indoor Training Center 10010 SW 210th St, Vashon, WA 98070.

This meeting is mandatory for families of new rowers. However, all families are encouraged and welcome to attend the meeting.

A Zoom link will be emailed to the email you register with for those who need to attend remotely.

Spring Regattas

March 7, 2026 - Vancouver Lake Sprints in Vancouver, WA

March 22, 2026 - Swiftwater Sprints on Vashon, WA

April 4, 2026 - Husky Open in Seattle, WA

*1st and 2nd Varsity 4x+ ONLY

*Athletes: Seat-racing dependent

April 24 - April 26, 2026 - Brentwood Regatta in Mill Bay, BC, Canada

*High School athletes ONLY

*Athletes should ensure they have appropriate documents for international travel identification (passport or enhanced ID) as soon as possible

*Families should book ferry travel soon - information will be shared at the team meeting and via email

May 2, 2026 - Opening Day Regatta/Windermere Cup in Seattle, WA

*1st Varsity 4x+ ONLY

*Athletes: seat-racing dependent

*Entries are by invitation only

May 15 - May 17, 2026 - USRowing Northwest Youth Championships in Vancouver, WA

*Full team, travel expected after school on May 14th

June 11 - June 14, 2026 - USRowing Youth Nationals in Sarasota, FL

*Athlete attendance depends on qualification at NW Youth Championships and coach assessment

*There is an additional cost for this regatta

*Required travel day June 10, timing dependent on flight.

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 2,000 meter 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.

New Rowers (Novices):

Novice rowers will train alongside experienced rowers for the most part and will have opportunities to row up in mixed squad lineups.

Youth interested in coxing should reach out to Delany Steele at director@vashoncrew.com.

Brand new rowers (youth in middle or high school ages 13-19 with no rowing experience) are welcome to sign up before February 14, 2026.

Season Notes:

Midwinter Break (February 16 - February 20) practice schedule will be shared at a later date
Spring Break (April 6 - April 10) practice schedule will be shared at a later date
Boats qualifying for Youth Nationals will have additional required practices from May 18 - June 6
Optional practices between May 25 - June 6 may be available for boats that do not qualify for Youth Nationals.

The registration fee includes:

Coached practices Tuesday through Saturday

Uniform (one team unisuit is provided rowers at the start of their first Spring season by the Club)

Regatta entry fees

Regatta meals (where necessary for Regattas)

Regatta lodging (for Brentwood and NW Champs)

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)

2026 Youth Spring

By Vashon Island Rowing Club

2026 Youth Spring