Minimum weight for coxswains in the Dad Vail league is 120 lbs in a men's shell and 110 lbs in a women's. Coxswains are encouraged to stay within 10 lbs of this minimum. The team does not make cuts. If a person comes to practice everyday and gives their best, the coaches will make every effort to boat that person in a race. The Club attempts to recruit a large Novice group.
Some people wish to learn to row in the Spring.
The Club accomodates them by rapidly introducing them to rowing. It is hoped that some of the Spring Novices will make First or Second boats for the Spring, but they must first catch up to the people who started in the Fall. These practices consisted of extensive land conditioning and technique work on the water. Periodic testing will allow individuals to advance, or fall behind. The Club is partially funded by the University of Florida's Student Governmant.