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Registration is OPEN for the 2022 Spring Rowing Season

Join the fun and action of rowing and boat racing on Lake Brandt this Fall with the Greensboro Crew youth program.

We host a clinic for middle school rowers as well as a competitive program for high school students. Rowing starts at age 11 for any student from Greensboro/Summerfield/Oak Ridge/Brown Summit area schools. You can attend any school, public or private, and still row for Greensboro Crew.

Rowing is Monday, and Wednesday through Friday from 4:45 – 615pm and on Saturday morning 9am – 10:45am. Note, Lake Brandt is closed on Tuesdays.

Our team, which is part of the Triad United Rowing Association, is hot off a top ten result at the 2021 Youth Nationals in Sarasota, Florida. More importantly 100% of our Class of 2021 high school seniors graduated and are studying at 12 different universities such as Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and NC State to name just some of the local ones.

Greensboro Crew rowers finished in the Top 10 at the 2021 USRowing Youth Nationals in Sarasota, Florida.

See the registration page for season dates and practice times and to register and pay online. Note, the middle school program will be capped at 30 participants so please be sure to register early for this program to avoid disappointment,

Rowing with Greensboro Crew is a transformative experience for the student athlete. Students learn life skills through teamwork, competition, skill development and fitness building.  Our rowers have continued rowing at Division I programs such as Syracuse, Clemson, and Chapel Hill and have even represented the US in international competition.

All participants must be confident swimmers for safety reasons.  Questions? Email Coach Gene contact@greensborocrew.com

2022 SPRING SEASON SCHEDULE:
(Note subject to change)
February 19: Season begins!
March 12: Oak Hollow Lake Scrimmage, High Point, NC
March 26: America Youth Cup Series, Aiken, SC
April 9: North Carolina Rowing Championships, High Point, NC
April 23-24: Dogwood Championships, Oak Ridge, TN
May 14-15: Southeast Regional Championships, Sarasota, FL
June 9-12: USRowing National Championships, Sarasota, FL

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Final Youth Sneak Peek Week is Here!

 

Try out youth rowing for FREE!

If you are in grades 7-12, this is your chance to give rowing a try. It is fun and easy! Check out Greensboro Crew at Lake Brandt. We are a division of Triad United Rowing.

No experience necessary.

TIMES: 4:45pm – 6:15pm, Monday, August 30th, Wed – Friday, & Saturday 8am-9:30am  (all days, weather permitting).

Start any of these days and row all week. Note, Lake Brandt is closed on Tuesdays.

This is the final Sneak Peak Week for the Fall!

Come try out youth rowing!

If you are in grades 7-12 (rising), and maybe looking for a Fall sport? Come give rowing a try. Rowing for FREE during Sneak Peek Week. It is that easy! No experience necessary but you must be able to swim as a safety precaution.

WHERE? Lake Brandt. Use 5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455 as your GPS guide. This will bring you to the park entrance. When you enter the park, our boats are located to the right end of the park.

COST? FREE

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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:
• water bottle
• dress in close-fitting shorts/t-shirt (Loose clothes get caught in the sliding seat of the boat).

Questions? Just email Triad United head coach, Gene Kininmonth at contact@greensborocrew.com

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Registration is OPEN for the 2021 Fall Youth Rowing Season

Join the fun and action of rowing and boat racing on Lake Brandt this Fall with the Greensboro Crew youth program.

We host a clinic for middle school rowers as well as a competitive program for high school students with discounts available for new students. Rowing starts at age 11 for any student from Greensboro/Summerfield/Oak Ridge/Brown Summit area schools. You can attend any school, public or private, and still row for Greensboro Crew.

Rowing is Monday, and Wednesday through Friday from 4:45 – 615pm and on Saturday morning 8am – 9:30am. Note, Lake Brandt is closed on Tuesdays.

Our team, which is part of the Triad United Rowing Association, is hot off a top ten result at the 2021 Youth Nationals in Sarasota, Florida. More importantly 100% of our Class of 2021 high school seniors graduated and are heading to 12 different universities such as Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and NC State to name just some of the local ones.

Greensboro Crew rowers finished in the Top 10 at the 2021 USRowing Youth Nationals in Sarasota, Florida.

See the registration page for season dates and practice times and to register and pay online. Note, the middle school program will be capped at 30 participants so please be sure to register early for this program to avoid disappointment,

Rowing with Greensboro Crew is a transformative experience for the student athlete. Students learn life skills through teamwork, competition, skill development and fitness building.  Our rowers have continued rowing at Division I programs such as Syracuse, Clemson, and Chapel Hill and have even represented the US in international competition.

All participants must be confident swimmers for safety reasons. 

2021 FALL RACING SCHEDULE:
Sep 11: Anniversary Row
October 3: High Point Autumn Rowing Festival
October 16: Head of the Chick, Williamsburg VA
November 6-7: Head of the Hooch, Chattanooga, TN
November 13: Head of the South, Augusta, GA

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Summer Youth Rowing & SUP Camp

$75 SUMMER YOUTH LEARN TO ROW & SUP CAMP: July 26, 28, 29, 30

Class size is limited so register early to avoid disappointment. 

This program is open to all middle school and high school students 6th grade and up – all participants must be at least 12 years of age and confident swimmers for safety reasons. Come and try the sport of rowing and paddle boarding in a fun and informative camp designed for beginners.

No experience necessary! Must be able to swim. Just bring exercise clothes, and a desire to learn and have fun.

To enroll, register, pay online and print and complete the registration and swim/waiver release forms (which you can bring to the first practice). Your entry will be confirmed upon completion of registration and payment. If you have questions about our summer programs please contact us.

PAY ONLINE  HERE 

PRINT AND SIGN THE BELOW FORMS

Parent Swim Form

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

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Adult Rowing is BACK!

It really is happening! We are restarting our adult rowing program on June 14, 2021.  Greensboro Crew is excited to announce the upcoming season of “Masters Summer Rowing” – Rowing for adults on Lake Brandt. No prior rowing experience is necessary. We’ll teach you all you need to know and you will have a fun time.

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“The purpose of Masters Summer Rowing is to foster healthy living in a fun team environment for adults through the wonderful sport of rowing,” says club coach Gene Kininmonth.

Format: Participants with no prior experience will start with a learn-to-row format.  As technique and stamina improve, a more competitive format will be adopted. Experienced rowers will row together in boat orders as assigned by the coaches. For safety reasons, participants must be confident swimmers. In addition to rowing, participants will be expected to serve on occasions as coxswains, the member of the crew that steers the boat and makes the calls.

Dates and Times:  Monday and Thursday (6pm – 7:30pm). Starts Monday June 14 and ends August 5.

Attire: Tee shirt, form-fitting shorts, and flip-flops are usual attire. Loose fitting shorts will likely catch in the “slide” (where the rowing seat moves back and forth in the boat). Bring a water bottle too! Sunglasses are good. When participating in indoor rowing participants should wear running shoes.

Cost: $200 per rower. No partial refund for missed sessions or weather related cancellations. Check with your company’s wellness program for full or partial reimbursement.

More Info: Call Gene at 257-9009 or email contact@greensborocrew.com

 

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Registration is Open for Summer Youth Rowing at Lake Brandt

PAY ONLINE HERE

Join the fun on the water at Lake Brandt this Summer! The Summer Youth Rowing program is for high school & middle school students of all experience levels (including no experience) to row during the summer.

Space in this year’s summer program will be capped due to a shortage of coaching staff in the area and memberships will be accepted based on timely registration. The fee of $295 covers equipment use, lake fees, coaching services, and administrative costs (insurance, etc).

The summer season is from June 5 through August 7. Students rising to grades 7-12 are welcome to participate and all students should be at least 11 years old and confident swimmers for safety reasons.

Rowing sessions take place mornings Monday – Saturday from 7:15am – 9:00am at Lake Brandt.

Please note there is no rowing on Tuesdays because the lake is closed. 

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Youth Learn to Row Class Registration

FREE Youth Learn to Row classes will take place on Lake Brandt in February. These introductory clinics are for high school and middle school students interested in joining the team for the spring season.

Saturday February 20 & 21 from 1pm to 3pm.

Saturday February 27 & 28 from 1pm to 3pm.

Wear socks, sneakers, and layers of clothing appropriate for the weather on the day.

There will be a brief parent meeting at the beginning of each Saturday session. This clinic will take place at Lake Brandt Marina: 5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455

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On Giving Tuesday – We Say Thank you to all our 2020 Supporters!

Alexis & Jackie King with club founder Gene Kininmonth at the boat dedication for ‘Pair of Kings.’

Club Patrons
$5,000 & greater
Jackie & Herschel King
McDonalds Restaurants

The Stewards Society
$2,500 to $4,999
Michele Krantz
Erin & Richard Sanders

Power 10 Club
$1,000 to $2,499
Mandy & Eric Greene
Anne & Parker Huitt
Sara & Edmund Nichols
Bev & Larry Snively

The Last 500 Club $500 to $999
Allison Amick
Lynn & Richard Harvey
Kiwi Mike Hitchcock
Mary Hollingsworth
Katherine & Steve McCusker
Jill & Todd Phelps
Lisa & Brian Thompson
Trent Capital Management

Triad United Club
$250 to $499
The Albright Family
Boxdrop Mattress & Furniture
Kristen & Brian Bremer
Collin Greene
Tracia Loria
Palmer & James McIntyre
Holly Messick
Allison Ray
Jason Reynolds
Andrew Robb
Laura Tanley
Jaree & Mel Todd
Camissa & Alan Tripp

Family Banner Club
$125 to $249
Haywood Alexander
Michele AlvarinoSusan & Frank Azzarita
Shaylor Friedman
Barbara Groff
Colleen & Paul McGuire
John Akers
Cory Anderson
James Anderson
Aleksey Bakunov
Giorgia Bergamasco
Therese Blewitt
Laura & Daniel Briggs
Todd & Dana Cossick
Linda & Ralph Crandall
Charlie Crowell
Connie & Mark Curri
Paul Delaney
Joan Dery
Dan Dery
Katherine & Chris Dickson
Carolyn & Tom Duncan
CarolAnne Earnhardt
Jo & Gary Earnhardt
Rob & Stacey Finch
Myles Fish
Steve & Nancy Fuller
JoAnne Hahn
Sherman Harvey
Adrian Hronich
Kelly Hrycay
Judy & Sig Huitt
Deborah Kallman
May Ikerd
Allie Jannetta
Alexis King
Gene Kininmonth & Amy MacArthur
Lynne Klauer
Steven Lim
Keith Lineberry
Nan Lineberry
Lauren & Adam Lux
Jerie & Dierdre McArthur
Teresa Morgan-Bews
Brent Mynatt
Rebecca Parker
Brad Smart
Midge Spong
Susan Stephenson
William Thompson
Jeffrey Williams
The Handpiece Guy

Varsity Blues Club
Up to $99
Anita Anderson
Cobb & Raegan Atkinson
Ivy Azzarita
Melody & Phil Barker
Sergio Bastos
Aubrey Bews
Danielle Brabson
Crystal Burlow
Tim Cook
Joseph Caraher
Julie Cascante
Joan Clodfelter
John (Jack) Clodfelter
Becky & Jim Clodfelter
Jane Critchley
Lummie Crowell
Steve Cranford
Wes Crowell
Christopher & Christina Donahue
Joshua & Nellie Dowd
Mblishka Dowd
Liz & Dave Figueroa
Kihl Gilmer
Elaine Hammer
Michele Harris
Sarah Harvey
Katie Harvey
Teresa Harvey
Kristin Hill
James Hoffman
Debra Hoffman
Kim & Bit Holton
Lorraine & John Jakubek
Steve Joyce
Lauren Katzeff
Amanda Killian
Betsy Keeton
Brenda & John Kirby
Alice & David Landry
John & Lillian Lux
Linda & Jeffrey Millikan
Alison Lawson
Christina McCary/Harwell
Afeefah Monsanto
Katharine Rhinehart
Tom Szott II
Jason Thomas
Pam Wheeler
Roxane Williot

Thank you to all of these very generous 2020 donors to Greensboro Crew and the Triad United Rowing Association. We apologise for any errors or omissions. Please email contact@greensborocrew.com to suggest corrections.

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FREE Open House hosted by Greensboro Crew Rowers

Lake Brandt, Greensboro – Learn about the amazing sport of Rowing at the FREE Greensboro Crew Open House at Lake Brandt at 9am on Saturday, November 21.

WHERE: 5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455

Who: Our club is for youth (ages 11 & older).

Come down to beautiful Lake Brandt and check out the wonderful sport of rowing and meet our amazing club members. Wear general athletic attire and we will get you in a boat to row your first strokes!

Note, masks must be worn while on shore. 

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Rowing Restart Delayed at Lake Brandt

In any boating activity the number one rule is: “if you are not sure, stay on shore.”

In an email to parents and youth rowers this evening club director Gene Kininmonth wrote that “I am not sure this is the right time.”

“I have spoken to parents who don’t want their child rowing if everyone is not wearing a mask in the boat. I have also talked to parents who have said they do not want their child wearing a mask while rowing due to potential detrimental health effects – yes there do appear to be very valid health concerns for youth exercising in hot temperatures while wearing a mask. The science is far from settled on this. Also, I have talked to youth rowers who have jobs working in the public domain exposing them to the virus and they are terrified they could pass this on to their crewmates and their families,” said Gene.

USRowing recently updated its guidelines in place for returning to team boats. One metric is that new transmissions in the past 7 days should be under 50 cases per 100,000 people in your local county. Guilford County is currently showing 59 new cases per 100,000 in the past week, meaning the local rate of new transmissions is higher than the recommended guideline.

An follow up email will go out to rowing families after the July 4th weekend.