Coxswains are less than 120 lbs. Competition The Crew Club competes at outdoor regattas in the fall and spring and occasional indoor ergometer races in the winter. Novice team members will compete in one to three fall regattas and five to seven spring regattas. Sometimes, the team leaves for races on Friday morning. Planning ahead, keeping your instructors informed, and performing well in your classes will allow you to travel with the team without suffering academically.
Many instructors agree to make special arrangements if necessary.
Each squad practices five to six times per week on the water in the fall and spring. During the winter months, the crew moves inside to the Allan P. Kirby Sports Center for five to six days per week of land training. It is every team member's priority to succeed academically, but it is also important to maximize practice time to prepare for competition. Team members also find time to participate in other extra-curricular and social events. One week is spent training two to three times per day, but plenty of time is available for other activities.