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Meet the 5 a.m. Crew
The 5 a.m. 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. We train weekdays before work, and then have the weekends free to do other things with family and friends outside of rowing, or join teammates for an active social calendar of other events and on WhatsApp. This past year we did a variety of activities including hikes, SUP/kayaking, concerts, theater and more.
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 2023 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 24-year-old and the oldest 76. 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.
Meet the 5 a.m. Crew
The 5 a.m. 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. We train weekdays before work, and then have the weekends free to do other things with family and friends outside of rowing, or join teammates for an active social calendar of other events and on WhatsApp. This past year we did a variety of activities including hikes, SUP/kayaking, concerts, theater and more.
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 2023 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 24-year-old and the oldest 76. 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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5 a.m. TTF SquadThe TTF squad is for novice rowers who have completed Learn to Row, experienced rowers who prefer not to compete, and returning rowers looking to improve their technique and/or fitness to be competitive at national-level regattas. New rowers stay with the TTF squad for at least two years or until they receive coach approval (based on erg score and mastery of technique) to join the MWF squad.
Practice schedule: T/Th/F, 5-7 a.m. Prerequisite: Successful completion SRA’s Learn to Row series or the equivalent. |
5 a.m MWF SquadThe MWF squad is a highly competitive racing team for rowers who have at least two years of experience with the TTF squad or the equivalent experience from another program. To join the MWF squad, rowers must receive coach approval based on refined technique and high fitness as demonstrated by erg score. The MWF squad is a great choice for rowers who want results and have the time, commitment, and competitive drive to become top-level rowers.
Practice schedule: M/W/F, 5-7 a.m. Prerequisite: Two or more years on SRA’s blue squad. Coach approval required. Rowers who are unsure about which squad to join or who are new to SRA but have equivalent experience should contact [email protected]. |
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The 5 a.m 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 coaches Tom Woodman, in his 18th year, and Barb Calvert in her 5th year coaching 5am (and was a 5am team member prior to that), They know what it takes to compete at the highest level, and have provided the stability the team has had for many years
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