Dues - For returning rowers:
Each rower and coxswain pays dues. The dues for the 2010-11 season are $350 for returning rowers, $300 for novices and $275 for siblings.
We encourage payment in the fall if you know your child is going to row. This helps with our cash flow. Dues must be paid by no later than the season kickoff Pot Luck Dinner in February. Athletes are not allowed on the water until dues are paid.
Dues waivers or scholarships can be granted for financial need. If a scholarship is requested, then parents must work this out with the Booster President. Again, no rower will be allowed on the water until dues have been paid, or a partial or full scholarship has been arranged.
Checks should be made payable to W-L Crew Boosters, Inc. and can be mailed to the Crew Booster Treasurer. Full payment of dues is a critical component of our obligation to the crew program.
Fundraising - Crew is an expensive sport! All rowers are required to participate in our two largest fundraisers. There is a Holiday Wreath fund raiser in the fall and a Mulch fund raiser in the spring. Other activities will include a Friend and Family appeal, an Alumni appeal, and summer car washes. Most of the fundraisers are organized by the parents.
Each returning rower has a fundraising obligation of $400. Novice rowers have a fundraising obligation of $100. All rowers must meet their fund raising commitments - there are no scholarships. Fundraising requires only time and effort by students. If a rower does not meet his or her fund raising obligation, parents will be required to pay for the shortfall. No athlete will be allowed to participate in regattas unless all fund raising requirements have been met.
Spring Break - Crew practices daily during spring break!
Swim Tests - The test consists of 3 laps of the W-L pool using any stroke with no time limit but the swim must be completed without stopping, and a 1 minute treading water. The swim test is done in full sweats. Rowers must pass a swim test in order to participate in the program. Rowers are required to pass the test only as novices.
Travel - Most years some members of W-L Crew travel to Philadelphia for the Stotesbury Cup regatta and stay two nights. Some years members also compete in the Scholastic "Nationals" regatta at a location in the Eastern half of the country. Out-of-town regattas require additional expenses for each rower’s travel.
Uniforms - Rowers purchase their uniforms, or “unisuit.” (the only required clothing purchase). Sweats, jackets, shirts and other W-L Crew gear is also available.
Volunteering - Parents/guardians are required to volunteer to help out at local regattas. Volunteer sign-up sheets will be set out at the February Pot Luck Dinner. Advanced training will be provided for some regatta volunteer positions. Most volunteer positions do not require special training, are fun, and help you to learn more about rowing.
If you should have questions about how parents/guardians can be involved in and support crew, contact any of the Crew Booster Executive Board members at any time. Names and contact information are on this web site.