Adults

Adult Rowing

Sammamish Rowing Association’s masters programs are for adults of all ages, fitness levels, and experience levels. Whether you are an expert rower or have never touched an oar before, SRA has a program for you.

Beginner rowers go through SRA’s Learn to Row series to become proficient in a variety of boats. After completing Learn to Row, rowers can row independently in club-owned small boats or can join one of SRA’s four masters teams, spending one to two years on the novice squad before moving to the experienced team.

All four masters teams welcome both recreational and competitive rowers. Competitive rowers represent SRA at local, regional, and national regattas. The teams are distinguished primarily by their different practice times, but each team has its own personality and culture. All masters teams practice three days a week, with coaches providing optional land-based workouts on the off-days for rowers who wish to build fitness, stamina, and a competitive edge.

Prerequisites

For novice team: successful completion of SRA’s Learn to Row series or the equivalent
For experienced team: one full year of novice rowing or coach approval
Must be able to swim

Seasons

Winter 2: January 13 – February 15
Spring: February 19 – June 29
- Apr. 13-14: Spring Break (no practice)
- May 25-26: Memorial Day break (no practice)
Summer sessions
- July: July 6 – 31 (5 a.m. and mid-morning options)
- Masters Nationals Camp: July 13 – August 16 (5:00-7:00 a.m.)
- August: August 3 – 21 (5 a.m. and mid-morning options)
Fall: August 31 – November 8
- September 7-8: Labor Day (no practice)
Winter 1: November 16 – December 19
- November 22-29: Thanksgiving holiday (no practice)
2021 Winter 2: January 11 - TBD
2020 Calendar (excludes regattas)

Team practice times

5 a.m. team: M/W/F, 5:00-7:00 a.m.
Sculling team: T/Th, 6:00-8:00 a.m., Saturday 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Mid-morning team: M/W/F, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Evening team: T/Th, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Saturday, 7:00-10:00 a.m.

2020 fees (regatta fees not included)

Winter 2: $253 (price rises after 1/5)
Spring: $968.50 (price rises after 2/9)
July: $240 (price rises after 6/28)
Nationals: TBD
August: $180 (price rises after 7/26)
Fall: $616 (price rises after 8/30)
Winter 1: $253 (price rises after 11/8)

Learn more about:

Requirements and resources

Swim test (required every 5 years)
USRowing membership (club code FTA9E, required membership $45)
USRowing Safety Video
Cancellation Policy
Prorate Policy
Positive Coaching Alliance

For more information on each team click on the buttons below or links above to explore and learn more.

5AM

Mid-Morning

Evening

Sculling