Frequently Asked Questions

The bus was late returning back to the school -- why?
On occasion the team will encounter a barge on the river, which for safety reasons, requires the crew boats to go to a safety spot along the river and wait until the barge passes. Sometimes, this can delay the team from returning on time.

Where should my daughter go from 3-4pm?
Girls frequently do school work or go to club meetings before practice. They can go to conferences with their teachers or study in the school library. Time management is another advantage of high school athletics.

Can my daughter drive to practice with another team member?
Due to the heavy traffic downtown, it is team policy that girls should not be driving other girls to practice during the week. In special situations, with prior parent and coach approval, permission can be granted.

What should my daughter wear/bring?
The girls row in all weather (including rain), except thunderstorms and extreme cold. They need clothes for warmth as appropriate, water bottles, a snack, and homework to do on the bus. They should wear spandex shorts in the boats and no overly loose-fitting shirts. Many girls wear gym shorts over the spandex until they step into the boats. Loose fitting clothing will catch in the boat’s sliding seat.

How do I know if an issue is to be dealt with by the parent group or the coach?
Issues regarding travel (how the girls get to the race site/hotel) and fund raising are dealt with by the parent group. The coaches deal with most other issues, including practices, boat lineups, and nutrition. As an example, the coaches determine what nutrition is appropriate for the girls; the parent group provides the food at the regattas. The coaches determine which competitions the team will attend; the parent group selects the hotels.