Lake Brandt, Greensboro – Greensboro Crew youth rowers will return to the water for the first time in 2017 on Saturday morning. The first practice is scheduled for 11:30am and expected to conclude at 1pm.
New members are welcome and must be at least 12 years old and in 6th grade. No prior experience is necessary. See the REGISTER page for waiver and swim forms which must be signed by a parent of a new rower and brought to the lake.
Rowers should wear layers of clothing as it is expected to be cool.
The youth team uniform is now open for orders. All orders must be completed by March 10. See below for the complete Greensboro Crew uniform for 2017. Purchasing the complete order online qualifies a rower for the team discount. Items may be purchased individually and should be paid for by check to “Greensboro Crew”.
The 2017 uniform includes the following items custom fit for each athlete:
Track suit – $35
Racing compression shirt (no sleeves) – $25
Racing compression shirt (with sleeves) – $25
Team Rowing Vest – $25
Team practice tank – $20
Team bag with personalized name embroidered in large letters – $25
Track suits will be disbursed immediately with remainder of team apparel to arrive in time for the Clemson Sprints. These uniform items are available for current youth team members only. Items purchased individually are not eligible for the team discount.
Rowers will have an opportunity to try on each apparel item for size upon receipt.
If you are in grades 6-10, and maybe looking for a spring sport then this is your chance to give rowing a try for free. Five days of indoor rowing in Jamestown – you can come to one practice or all five. Just register and show up. It is that easy!
This spring up to 60 high school and middle school students will be part of our competitive rowing program at Lake Brandt. This Sneak Peek will give you a head start on learning about rowing to see if the sport is for you.
No experience necessary but you must be able to swim as a safety precaution if you join the team. Participants must be at least 12 years of age.
WHAT? Sneak Peek Week is one week of indoor rowing, where students will become acquainted with the Concept II rowing machine (called ‘ergs’) and learn the technique needed for rowing in racing boats on the water.
WHEN? 4:30pm to 6pm on Monday, 2/6 though Friday 2/10.
WHERE? The Erg Room: 124C Wade Street in Jamestown.
Also, be sure to have a parent sign the waiver and swim form certifying that you can swim. These can be downloaded on this page. Bring these forms with you.
Also bring the following:
• sneakers and normal athletic attire
• water bottle
Questions? Just email Coach at contact@greensborocrew.com
Drenching rain could not dampen the spirits of Greensboro rowers at the Head of the James regatta in Virginia.
Would you like to make history by being part of the first spring rowing season in Greensboro? The rowing is about to begin!
Greensboro Crew is an organized scholastic rowing program that focuses on the amazing transformational impacts that the sport of crew can deliver to young people.
Rowing will develop the body and mind, but training and racing with a crew team will develop character. We strive to be the very best rowing team in the Southeast.
The youth program consists of middle and high school students, ages 12-18, from Greensboro/Summerfield/Oak Ridge area schools. You can attend any school, public or private, and still row for Greensboro Crew.
No experience is necessary and new rowers can join anytime.
The program aims to develop extremely competitive boys and girls crews that compete locally and nationally. But we are first and foremost recreational and will help you go at your own pace.
Caroline Lind was inducted into the Triad Rowers’ Hall of Fame on November 19, 2016.
High Point, NC – Greensboro Crew rowers and parents joined almost 200 rowers from High Point Rowing Club, Wake Forest University Rowing, and High Point University Rowing at High Point Country Club on Saturday night to induct double Olympic gold medalist Caroline Lind into the Triad Rowers’ Hall of Fame.
The occasion was the Celebration of Rowing banquet, an annual dinner to show appreciation for the sport of rowing and the local Triad rowing community. Celebration of Rowing is the one time each year when the Triad rowing community gathers to honor its own and enjoy hearing from a keynote speaker who has made a national impact on the sport of rowing.
Jack Carlson, author, archaeologist, and national team rower served as guest speaker at this year’s prestigious gala. Jack is a three-time member of the United States national rowing team. He is also the author of the acclaimed book Rowing Blazers and on Saturday evening he gave a riveting presentation on the many traditions and secrets of club rowing social attire.
Author and national team rower Jack Carlson was the riveting guest speaker at the 2016 Celebration of Rowing banquet.
Jack Carlson continued a banquet tradition of introducing world renowned rowing leaders to the Triad. Cutting edge rowing boat maker, Misha Joukowsky, spoke in 2015 and Caroline Lind was the inaugural guest speaker in 2014.
Also honored at the banquet was Greensboro masters rower and Crew Mum, Julie Higgins. Julie was presented with the Julie Higgins Cup, a perpetual award which will be presented annually to a Greensboro crew parent for service to the youth program.
But the highlight of the night was the induction of Caroline Lind into the Triad Rowers’ Hall of Fame.
Gene Kininmonth, the founder of both Greensboro Crew and High Point Rowing Club, enjoyed the honor of making the proclamation statement for Lind’s official induction.
Lind, a Greensboro native won two Olympic gold medals – first at the Beijing Games in 2008 in the United States women’s eight-oared crew and then again at the London Games in 2012. Lind also won world championship titles for the USA in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2014.
She was declared the World’s Female Rower of the Year in 2014 by FISA, the international governing body of the sport.
Greensboro Crew launches its boat for the Middle School Eights event at the Head of the South in Augusta, GA.
Augusta, GA – Greensboro Crew rowers showed a burst of late season speed to earn a second place finish in the middle school eights event at the Head of the South on Saturday afternoon.
Middle School Eights
Asheville 11 minutes 59 seconds
Greensboro 12:10
Atomic 12:16
St. Andrews 12:21
St. Andrews ‘B’ 13:29
Asheville ‘B’ 14:53
Greensboro rowers are delighted with their silver medal performance at the 2016 Head of the South regatta.
Summerfield, NC – Greensboro Crew is excited to announce a new season of Youth Indoor Rowing for high school and middle school students. The purpose of the Youth Indoor Rowing is to foster healthy living in a fun team environment for students through the wonderful sport of rowing. The program is for boys and girls and the students will be be prepared for the challenges of the spring boat racing season after completing the winter indoor rowing program.
No prior rowing experience is necessary.
“Indoor rowing has taken off as the new spinning and we have received lots of interest from students wishing to try out this sport,” says Greensboro rowing club founder Gene Kininmonth. “Rowing is non-impact making it safer from injuries, which is especially appealing to student-athletes who have been injured in other sports such as football, soccer and lacrosse.”
In addition to indoor rowing, students will also participate in strength and conditioning as well as a boxing fitness regimen, which does not involve students hitting each other.
Format: Participants with no prior experience will start with a learn-to-row format on the Concept2 rowing machines. As technique and stamina improve, a more competitive format will be adopted.
Dates and Times: Each day, Monday – Friday from 4:15pm – 6:00pm (students travelling from further away can arrive later). Students are not expected to be at every session. The season begins November 14 and will go through to February 10.
Attire: Tee shirt, form-fitting shorts, and running shoes are usual attire. Loose fitting shorts will likely catch in the “slide” (where the rowing seat moves back and forth on the rower). Bring a water bottle too!
Cost: $255 per participant. No partial refund for missed sessions or weather related cancellations.
Note, this session requires a minimum of 25 participants to ‘make’ the class.
High Point rowers rig their boats for the Straw Boat Regatta at Lake Brandt.
Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Crew hosted High Point Rowing Club for a series of straw boat races on Lake Brandt on a chilly Saturday morning.
What was initially billed as the inaugural duel between rowers from the two clubs was transformed into a series of races between middle school, high school and Masters rowers racing in crews ‘drawn randomly from a hat.’
“This was a wonderful way for our community of rowers to come together and get to know each other,” said Mandy Greene, who coxed the winning Masters boat.
The winning high school crew were so confident they had their photo taken prior to racing.
The winning middle school crew at the Straw Boat Regatta at Lake Brandt.
The winning Masters Crew at the 2016 Straw Boat Regatta for Greensboro and High Point rowers on Lake Brandt.
HOST COMMITTEE
Michael Brown
EJ Caughlin
Sam Dempsey
Morgan Epling
Gene Kininmonth
Chelsea Klein
Elizabeth Knorr
Maddie Mullins
William Scarpa, III
Charles York
Refreshments with Hors d’oeuvres, Auctions, Dinner, Keynote Speaker, Award Presentations & Triad Rowers’ Hall of Fame Induction
The rowing clubs of the Triad are pleased to announce the 3rd annual Celebration of Rowing banquet, scheduled for Saturday, November 19, at the High Point Country Club.
Co-hosted by High Point Rowing Club, High Point University Rowing, Wake Forest Rowing Club, and Greensboro Crew, the Celebration of Rowing banquet is in its third year of recognizing an appreciation for our sport and our local rowing community. Celebration of Rowing is the one time each year when the Triad rowing community gathers to honor its own and enjoy hearing from a keynote speaker who has made a national impact on the sport of rowing.
This year the banquet will also serve as the occasion to induct Greensboro’s double Olympic gold medalist, Caroline Lind, into the Triad Rowers’ Hall of Fame.
Jack Carlson, author, archaeologist, and national team rower has accepted an invitation to speak at this year’s prestigious gala. Jack is a three-time member of the United States national rowing team. He is also the author of the acclaimed book Rowing Blazers.
Jack Carlson continues a banquet tradition of introducing world renowned rowing leaders to the Triad. Cutting edge rowing boat maker, Misha Joukowsky, spoke in 2015 and Caroline Lind was the 2014 guest speaker.
From left, rowers Adam Alt, Andrew Wright and Charles York pose with two time Olympic gold medal winner Caroline Lind at the 2014 Celebration of Rowing banquet.
Lake Brandt, Greensboro – Greensboro Crew will host a free Open House for high school and middle school students (ages 12+) to learn more about the sport and meet members of the team at 2pm on October 29 & 30.
Use 5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455 for GPS directions. This will bring you into the lake entrance and our boats are on the right hands side of the parking lot. Participants should arrive on time and expect to stay 90 minutes. Wear flip flops and clothing suitable for the weather on the day.
“Rowing is one of the most beautiful sports imaginable,” says club founder Gene Kininmonth. “There is this zen like rhythm to rowing that makes it a deeply personal experience and yet at the same time one of the ultimate team at the same time.”
The Greensboro Crew youth program has competitive boys and girls rowing crews, making it the ideal cross over sport for serious athletes and students just looking for a new sport.
For more information email Coach Gene contact@greensborocrew.com or call (336) 257-9009.
Drenching rain could not dampen the spirits of Greensboro rowers at the Head of the James regatta in Virginia.
Lake Brandt, Greensboro – Greensboro Crew youth rowers will return to the water for the first time in 2017 on Saturday morning. The first practice is scheduled for 11:30am and expected to conclude at 1pm.
