Women's
Rowing


Our mission is to promote women in sports, teach the sport of rowing, and develop student-athletes to their highest potential in a safe and positive environment while encouraging discipline, commitment, and integrity both on and off the water.

Recruiting

If you would like to join the UMD Women's Club Crew Team, please follow the directions below:

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Directions to send email

Please include the following information in your email:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • UID
  • Description of any previous experience with rowing. We welcome those new to the sport and those with experience.
  • Statement acknowledging that you have signed up on both IMLeagues and TerpLink
  • Any questions you may have

Directions to sign up online

Using the link below follow these instructions:

  • Click “Login”
  • Search for “University of Maryland”
  • Log in with your UMD ID and password
  • Search for “Club Crew - Women”
  • Request to join our team
  • Once you’ve been added to the roster, you MUST fill out the “Club Participant’s Personal Information” AND schedule a swim test
  • Any questions you may have

Donate by Check

Please follow the steps below to send a check:

  • Make check payable to "University of Maryland College Park Foundation" with "UMD Women's Club Crew" on the memo line.
  • Print, fill out, and attach this gift form in a single envelope addressed to:

UMD Division of Student Affairs Development Office
8400 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 200
College Park, MD 20874


Thank you for your contribution!

What We Are Up To

Here’s a taste of what our crew gets up to on and off the water. Want to see more? Check out our instagram!

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FAQs

Joining our team means joining a family. Not only is rowing a great way to get a full body exercise but it’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends, something that can be difficult to do at a big university.

Racing Fees: $175, Non-Racing Fees: $120, Driver Fees: $145

In a rowing crew, the coxswain (cox) is the member who sits in the stern or bow of the boat, facing the direction the boat is going. The cox is a very important member of the rowing crew. Here are some of their duties:

  • Keep the boat and rowers safe at all times by properly steering the boat
  • Be an extension of the coach when the coach cannot be present
  • Provide motivation and encouragement to the crew as they row
  • Provide feedback on the crew’s performance both during and after a workout or race
  • Make any necessary tactical decisions
  • Organize and direct the crew at all times, both on and off the water

Regattas are races that crews compete in.

It’s always fun going to a regatta. Once you get there, teams usually hunker down in the same area where they load/unload and rig/derig their boats. Here you can see rowers from different schools and clubs stretching before their races, hanging out, and even napping in hammocks. There are also many tents and stands full of regatta apparel you can purchase from!

We typically do 2-3 regattas/races per semester on either Saturday or Sunday. They are typically located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

There are 2 major types of races that we participate in:

  • Fall racing is characterized by races that are 5000m in length. These are called head races. Boats are started at intervals and race against the clock.
  • Spring racing is characterized by races that are 1500m-2000m in length. These are sprints and boats are raced side by side.

Of course! From socials and fundraising events to team dinners and game nights, there is always an opportunity to spend time with the team. We even have group study sessions to remind us that we’re students first!

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. We are always looking for new recruits to join the family :) There is a position and place for everybody. You don't even have to race if you don't want to.

Don’t worry! We normally get back on campus around 7:30-7:45 and drop off any people with 8AMs at their class so be sure to bring your stuff!

UMD Women's Rowing