Youth (Juniors) Spring Season

Both high school and middle school athletes are invited to join us for spring season, during which we’ll be working on honing technique and laying down the aerobic and strength foundation needed to excel in spring and summer racing. 

Although we start the season with the gray weather and short days of winter, we get to row through the bloom of spring; athletes experience truly gorgeous days out on the water. Unlike the fall season, spring rowing is all about going fast for short distances, with athletes competing in sprint races ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 meters in length.

Practices generally include warm-up and mobility work on land, followed by on-the water technical and aerobic training work in both singles and team boats.

Athlete safety is our number one priority. Rowers are always accompanied by trained, USRowing-authorized coaches in launches (motorized boats).

Schedule
February 17 - May 20, 2026

Practices
High School: Monday through Friday, 4-6 pm
Middle School: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 4-6 pm
All practices originate at the CBRC boathouse.

Parent Meeting
Saturday, January 31, 11 am - Noon

Program Fee
High School - $800 + tax, in full or 3 monthly payments
Middle School - $400 + tax, in full or 3 monthly payments

Regattas
CBRC competes at several local spring regattas, but participation is not required. Most athletes race, however, since it’s a fun and exciting way to test all their hard work during the season, build confidence and resilience, and to bond with their team.

Participation in regattas is included in the season fee, but travel and accommodation for multi-day, overnight regattas is not included, however, financial assistance may be available for athletes who qualify.

• Mar 8, Vancouver Lake Spring Sprints (Vancouver, WA)

•  Mar 15, Greenlake Spring Regatta (Seattle, WA)

•  Apr 5 - 6, Lake Stevens Sprints (Lake Stevens, WA)

•  Apr 11 - 13, Covered Bridge Regatta (Lowell, OR)

•  May 3, Windermere Cup/Opening Day - UW (Seattle, WA)

•  May 15 - 18, Juniors - NW Youth Rowing Regional Champs (Vancouver, WA)

Registration Requirements
To participate in practices and regattas, the following forms and memberships are required. You will be prompted to complete these steps during the iCrew registration process:

• CBRC participation waiver

• Attestation of swimming ability

• Active USRowing membership

• Active CBRC annual membership