NOVICE

Tryouts: Sep 9th & 10th, 8 am - noon.

How to Try Out for Novice Rowing:

Not sure if you are Novice? Come on out if you can answer yes to the following!

• I have no prior rowing experience, or I took a learn-to-row course or have tried rowing, but have not competed as a rower or coxswain in any formal (sanctioned) rowing race

• I want to be fit and strong, and be part of a competitive team at Trent!

Where to Go and What to Expect:

1. Come to Justin Chiu Stadium on Sep 9th or 10th, anytime between 8:00 am and noon

2. Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for athletic activity

3. Be prepared to complete a series of endurance and strength exercises. The series will take approximately 30 minutes.

4. You will have a chance to meet varsity athletes and coaches, and learn more about rowing at Trent!

COXswains - novice & varsity/jv

Coxswain Tryouts and Recruitment:

• In rowing, we consider the coxie the ‘Brain’ of the boat and also the ‘Coach in the Race’

• Coxie try-outs are open from Aug 26 to Sep 10 (Varsity, JV, and Novice positions open)

• You can be experienced, or have minimal/no prior experience

• Requirements: small in stature, focused, confident, assertive, organized; athletic skills an asset

• This important role steers the boat and directs the rowers

• Want to learn how to become a coxie? Come on out to either set of tryouts!

VARSITY & JUNIOR VARSITY

Tryouts: Aug 26, 6-8 am & 4-6 pm, and Training Camp: Aug 27-31, 6-8 am & 4-6 pm.

All rowers with prior racing experience are very welcome to these tryouts.

For expectations and selection criteria please see Trent Rowing Tryout Protocols