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SAMMAMISH ROWING ASSOCIATION
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Sammamish ROWING

5AM Competitive Masters
​Meet the 5am Crew:

The 5AM Experienced Masters Team is a highly successful, competitive racing team. The group is fortunate to be coached by Olympic rower Tom Woodman, currently in his 12th year, who has consistently led this team to top finishes at all the top Masters regattas (8 medals and 2 course records at Head of the Charles, 11 consecutive wins at Opening Day, 5 wins at San Diego Crew Classic and more). The team environment focuses on learning how to go fast and giving the members, from novice rower to ex-collegiate athlete, all the components and support needed to reach their potential. For example, in the 2019 Head of the Charles Regatta (the world’s largest regatta), of the four 5AM women who medaled, two learned how to row with the 5AM team, one came to 5AM several years ago from a different club, 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. One learned to row at SRA 10 years ago and now has gold medals from the San Diego Crew Classic, Head of the Charles, Masters Nationals, Regionals and several local regattas.  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!    

Practices are primarily on-the-water workouts built around technical improvements, conditioning, racing skills, and selection of the fastest lineups. The program is designed with flexibility for those with the desire to compete at the highest level, but who also need to balance rowing with job/family obligations. We row early in the day when the water conditions are best, and by training on MWF, most weekends are free for family and other activities outside of rowing. 

This team is a good fit for you if you want to reach your potential as a masters rower, have the willingness to do the work required, and want the kind of coaching and team support needed to get race results that reflect that commitment. The friendships built pursuing this quest are bonds that last a lifetime.
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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 has won the vast majority of SRA's medals from the top regattas. This team is a good fit for you 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 12th year coaching the 5am Masters Team and knows what it takes to compete at the highest level.


Coaches

Head Coach: Tom Woodman

​Assistant Coach: Elizabeth Wilson

Assistant Coach: Alec Willett

2019 Fall Schedule

September 15: Row for the Cure

October 6: Tail of the Lake

October 19-20: Head of the Charles

October 27: Portland Fall Classic 

​November 3: Head of the Lake

Highlights of Past Results

​​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+
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2019 Opening Day 1st Men's 40+ 8+ (11th win in a row for SRA 5am team at Opening Day)

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
Mailing Address: 
Sammamish Rowing Association
P.O. Box 3309
Redmond, WA 98073
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