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5am Novice TeamThe 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+).
Prerequisites: Successful completion of three-step Learn to Row series or equivalent. Winter 2 Schedule: January 14 - February 15, M/W/F 5:00-7:00AM Spring Schedule: February 20 - June 24, M/W/F 5:00-7:00AM *No practice February 18, April 22, May 27* Winter 2 Team: $248.60
Spring Team: $950.40 (price increases on Feb. 10) |
5am Experienced TeamThe 5AM Experienced Masters Team main focus is competing at the highest level. Our primary focus regattas are Head of the Charles and San Diego Crew Classic, but we also compete in other local regattas such as Head of the Lake, Opening Day, and Northwest Masters Regionals. This team is a good fit for you if you have the skills, desire, drive, and time to devote to the level of training needed. If you are not at this level, but would like to be, we can help you get there.
Prerequisites: One full year of novice rowing or coach approval Winter 2 Schedule: January 14 - February 15, M/W/F 5:00-7:00AM Spring Schedule: February 20 - June 24, M/W/F 5:00-7:00AM *No practice February 18, April 22, May 27* Winter 2 Team: $248.60
Spring Team: $950.40 (price increases on Feb. 10) |
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Calling All Coxswains: At SRA we are always looking for enthusiastic and leadership-driven athletes to be coxswains. No experience necessary! Contact the head coach for details and incentives about coxing. |
5am Team Details
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 great training location as the only team on Lake Sammamish.
- 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 11th year coaching the 5am Masters Team and knows what it takes to compete at the highest level.
- Teamwork. We are a team that strives to work together year round toward our common goals. We do not throw together individuals from outside the team for one or two races a year. We train for extended periods of time in the boats that race in the top level regattas.
- Keep it fun. We include a variety of training over the course of the year and try to incorporate your interests. For example, last spring a few people did primarily sculling in small boats while other did sweep in preparation for Northwest Masters Regionals. "Race Day Friday" is also a regular event that the team enjoys.
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