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Sammamish ROWING

5AM Competitive Masters
​Practice schedule, fees, and other information:  click here and be sure to scroll down the page for all the details.

Meet the 5am Crew


The 5AM Experienced Masters Team rows early in the day when the water conditions are excellent (least amount of wind or motorboat wakes).  This schedule also works well for people who are also trying to juggle rowing with other job and family obligations.  You train MWF before work, and then have the weekends free to do other things with family and friends outside of rowing. 
 
It is also a great choice for people who want to compete at the highest level. The team environment focuses on learning how to go fast and will give members, from novice rower to ex-collegiate athlete, all the components and support needed to reach your potential. There are many success stories from this group both from a standpoint of rowing, as well as personal growth; these stories are diverse and celebrated!   For example, in the 2022 Head of the Charles Regatta (the world’s largest regatta), two of the 5AM women who medaled had learned how to row with the 5AM team and one, who rowed in college, joined 5AM after more than a decade away from the sport. The men’s team also has a legacy of high profile wins with both former collegiate and beginner rowers. 
 
We have a diverse group at 5AM.   Last year, our youngest was a 29-year-old woman, our oldest a 74-year-old man.   What unites the group is the competitive drive, the willingness to invest the time needed to perform at a high level, and the ability to work together for our common goals. 
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5am Novice Team

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The 5AM Novice Team will take a beginner to the next level of rowing and racing. The focus is on developing technique, rowing as a team, and building fitness.  Rowers will compete on the novice team for one to two years. It is expected that rowers become proficient at rowing in all boats (1x, 2x, 2-, 4x, 4+, 8+). ​
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Prerequisites:  Successful completion of three-step Learn to Row series or equivalent.


5am Experienced Racing Team

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The 5AM Experienced Masters Racing Team is a competitive racing team and is a great choice if you have the competitive drive and time to commit to becoming a top level rower and want results.
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Prerequisites:​ One full year of novice rowing and/or coach approval​
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The 5AM Team has the components necessary to be successful at the highest level:
  • ​Year round training program built around preparation for the most important regattas.
  • Focused on-the-water workouts built around technical improvements, conditioning, racing skills, and selection of the fastest lineups.
  • A philosophy of helping every individual on the team reach their potential.
  • A variety of criteria are used to make boat selections based on boat moving ability including erg tests, coach observations, and most importantly seat racing results.
  • Experienced coaching staff. Head coach Tom Woodman is in his 14th year coaching the 5am Masters Team and knows what it takes to compete at the highest level.


Coaches

Head Coach: Tom Woodman

​Assistant Coach: Kenzie Waltar

2023 Regatta Schedule

  • Husky Open 3/25/23
  •  San Diego Crew Classic  (M8 and W8) 3/31-4/2/23
  • Lake Stevens Spring Sprints
  • Windermere Cup (Opening Day): (probably three eights) 5/6/23
  • NW Masters Regionals:   (Full team) 6/23-25/23
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Highlights of Past Results

2022 Head of the Lake: Men's 8 Gold, W8 2nd, Mx 8  2nd, M4+ 3rd.

2022 Head of the Charles: W4+ 40+  Silver Medal,  W4+ 50+ 8th, M4+ 60+ 9th, M8 50+ 11th, all qualifying for next year's race.

2022 San Diego Crew Classic: 
Men's Club 8, 4th out of 16.    Women's Club 8: 6th of 13.
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2022 Opening Day:  Won Men's 8+ 50+ (12th year in a row with a win for 5AM),  Second place in W8+ 40+ and M8+ 40+.

2021 Head of the Charles: W8 50+ 4th, M8 50+ 8th, W4 40+ 6th

2021 Head of the Lake: W8 C-D 2nd, M8D-G 2nd, MX8 D-F 2nd

2019 Head of the Lake: 1st place medal W40+8+, 2nd Mx50+ 8+, 2nd Men Master 8+ (fastest 50+ boat).

2019 Head of the Charles: 3rd place medal W50+4+, 4th M40+4+

Head of the Charles 2018: 2nd place medal W4+ 50+, 5th place medal M8 50+, 7th M4+ 40+, 9th M4+50+, 11th W8 50+ (SRA composite boat).

USRA Masters Nationals 2018: (Part of SRA Club’s effort):  Winner of Club Points Trophy. 
  

San Diego Crew Classic 2018: 1st in Men’s C 8 (4th year in a row), 3rd MClub8.

Head of The Charles 2017: Gold M40+ 4+and Men’s Grand Master 4+.  Course Records in both.

Regionals 2017: 15 gold medals, 5 Silver medals, 1 bronze. 

San Diego Crew Classic 2017: 1st MC8+, 3rd M Club 8+, 5th W Club 8+

Head of the Charles 2016: ​2nd and 7th M40 4+, 5th M60+ 4+, 9th W50 4+ and M50 4+

San Diego Crew Classic 2016: ​1st MC8+ and MClub 8+
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Head of the Charles 2015: 2nd M40 4+, 3rd M60 4+, 4th W40 4+, 5th M50 4+, 8th W50 4+
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​Sammamish Rowing Association
​5022 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE
​Redmond, WA 98052
info@srarowing.com
​425-653-2583
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Sammamish Rowing Association
P.O. Box 3309
Redmond, WA 98073
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