The sun is shining, school is out, and it's the best time to learn a new sport or improve your skills! Our experienced coaching staff, guest coaches from around the world as well as returning alumni are here to work with both new athletes and those who want to hone their skills.

A snapshot of some of the different programs we have offered during the summer:

Learn to Row Camps Registration closed!

Summer Swing! Registration closes the Thurs before each new week

Summer Racing Team (competitive) Registration closed!

ALUMNI PROGRAM! 

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN APPX. END OF JULY, CHECK BACK SOON!

Fall is a beautiful time to row! The season starts warm with our rowers wearing tank tops and shorts as they watch the changing of colors on the Cooper River, and ends in mid-November with the potential for early snow, coaches and athletes dressed in layers. We offer both a competitive season and a non-competitive program.

Competitive Team: This is for returning and new-to-rowing 8th-12th graders who want to bond with teammates while learning about themselves and their capabilities. The season starts in early September and runs through mid-November, including a 2-week tryout period for novices and those new to CJRC. Mandatory practices are six days a week. The emphasis for the fall season is learning, strength training, and improving technique on the water - and, of course - there will be racing!

**For U23 opportunities, please email mrc.coopercommodores@gmail.com

Developmental Team: We offer a non-competitive Fall program for middle and high school athletes who want to learn or improve their rowing/coxing skills. While great athletes come in all shapes and sizes, our rowers typically share exceptional height, power, and athleticism, physical strength and mental toughness. Please note that membership on the Development Team does not guarantee progression onto the Competitive Racing Team. These Fall classes will be held on both land and in the water -- love of the sport while learning is the main focus!

Our Winter/Spring season is considered one season, and is the busiest for CJRC! We run our competitive season for athletes in grades 8-12 along with our non-competitive Developmental Team for those in grades 6-12. 

Competitive Team: This program starts in early December and runs through mid-May. Select athletes will be chosen to race in the USRowing Youth National Championships in June. There is a 2-week tryout period for new CJRC members. 

Attendance at practice is mandatory! Rowing with CJRC's Competitive Team is a 6 day/week commitment.

This is where our motto of AMOR FIDE LABORE really shines!

Options for registering for our Competitive Team:

• Full Program (Winter/Spring): The vast majority of our athletes register for this program. This properly prepares them for the racing season in the spring.
• Spring Only: This is for select athletes who are involved in another high-intensity winter sport (i.e. swimming) and may not have the time to come to our winter training practices. We encourage these athletes to come to as many practices as possible during the winter to "check-in" with the coaches. Your athlete MUST be approved by the Program Director to take this route; it is only for special circumstances. You must contact mrc.coopercommodores@gmail.com to discuss this possibility.

Developmental Team Programs: We offer non-competitive Winter and Spring programs for middle and high school athletes who want to learn or improve their rowing/coxing skills -- love of the sport while learning is the main focus! Your athlete can join the DevTeam at the recommendation of a CJRC coach, or without previous rowing experience. While great athletes come in all shapes and sizes, our rowers typically share exceptional height, power, and athleticism, physical strength and mental toughness. Please note that membership on the Developmental Team does not guarantee progression onto the Competitive Racing Team.