Yes-Every member of CRI needs to prove their swimming ability on paper once every three years. We must have written record that a certified lifeguard has observed your ability to swim 100 yards and remain afloat for 5 minutes before you are permitted to row in club boats. Participants are allowed to row in life-jackets if they have no swim test on file. Please keep in mind that life-jackets constrict the movements necessary for proper rowing, so your best bet is to get the test completed. Unfortunately we have no pool facilities at our boathouse location.
Participants are responsible for getting the swim test taken care of on their own.
While CRI has no affiliation with any specific organizations, we suggest you try your local YMCA, MDC Pool or other recreational facility to complete the test. Please call facilities ahead of time to see if they charge usage or guest fees. A copy of your swim test must be submitted to the office by the first day of the program in which you are participating. You may submit a program registration form without having a test completed. Simply detach and retain the swim-test form, and submit it to the office upon completion, or by the first day your program meets.