HIGH SCHOOL ROWING
Team Tampa's high school competitive program is offered in the fall and spring on weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Athletes get to train on and off the water in order to prepare for races that are offered throughout the year. Athletes develop experience that will help prepare them for their futures. Freshman athletes are provided tank tops to race in. Varsity athletes will be provided with Team Tampa Unisuits. To get more information on joining our team click here!
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“Rowing is a sport for dreamers. As long as you put in the work, you can own the dream. When the work stops, the dream disappears.” – Jim Dietz
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Practice for us is not just for the perfection of technique or the development of physical fitness. It is the building block upon which we build our team philosophy: Hard Work Pays Off. Each and every practice attended is one more that an athlete develops the mental toughness and team bond necessary to compete in the sport of rowing. At our practices we work toward technical mastery, we strive toward peak physical condition, and above all else we ensure that every athlete learns how to be a better team member.
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Our goal for our competitive athletes is to attend 6 practices a week. However we do allow for flexible schedules to meet all our student athletes needs.
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If an athlete is going to miss practice please email us at attendance.rowing@gmail.com.
High School Returning/Varsity - All returning and experienced 10th through 12th graders.
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High School Freshman/Novice - ALL 9th graders AND first year 10th through 12th graders.
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8th Grade Competitive Team - Experienced 8th graders who wish to practice and race with the High School Freshman/Novice squad.
The practice schedule is as follows:
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High School Returning/Varsity
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​Monday - Friday
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4:30p - 7:00p
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Saturday​
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7:00a - 10:30a​
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Aug th - May 14th
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High School Freshman/Novice AND 8th Grade Competitive Team
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday (adding Thursdays in Spring)
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4:30p - 7:00p
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Saturday​
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7:00a - 10:30a
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HIGH SCHOOL REGATTA SCHEDULE:
FALL
September 21, 2024
Battle of the Boats Series​
Tampa River Center
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October 12 & 13, 2024
Benderson Chase
Nathan Benderson Park
October 26, 2024
Halloween Regatta
Harney Park - Bypass Canal
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November 16, 2024
SprintsGiving Regatta
Harney Park - Bypass Canal
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December 7, 2024
Plant High Winter Sprints
Nathan Benderson Park
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December 21, 2024
5th Annual Snowflake Classic
Tampa River Center
SPRING
SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS
January 18, 2025
Matt Abel Speed Fiesta
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota
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February 1, 2025
Battle of the Boats Series
Tampa River Center
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February 15 & 16, 2025
AYC I
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota
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March 1, 2025
Spring Sprints
Harney Park - Tampa Bypass Canal
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March 15, 2025
Battle of the Boats Series​
Tampa River Center
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April 5, 2025
FSRA West District Championships
TBA - Will announce in December
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April 12 & 13, 2025
FSRA Sculling Championships
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota
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April 26 & 27, 2025
FSRA Sweep Championships
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota
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May 10-11, 2025
Southeast Regional Championships
Lake Lanier - Gainesville, GA
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June 2025
USRowing Youth Nationals
TBA - Will announce in December
~Qualifying Boats Only