New Rowers Information
The team typically has between 90 and 110 student athletes. The goal of the team is to allow all students who register and pass the swimming test, have an academic average of C or better, and pass their physical exam to participate in crew.
The primary limitation on the number of athletes that can be on the team is the number of coaches and equipment. To maintain appropriate safety for all involved, the board attempts to have approximately one coach for every 20 students. In this way, we can have coaches on the water, and coaches monitoring dry-land training during practices at Bull Run Marina.
There are no “cuts” per se. Thus far, students who register by the due date and fulfill all financial and service obligations are eligible to participate fully in the crew program. However, if future interest in the program exceeds our ability to hire qualified coaches, then fair and equitable cut procedures will be instituted. This is a coach/board decision and if implemented will be announced prior to the start of the season.
Crew officially begins in mid-February and runs until the latter part of May, early June. There are approximately 8-10 regattas (competitive races) beginning about the third week of March on Saturdays.
To prepare the team for the rigors of rowing, an optional Winter Conditioning Program is also encouraged. Winter Conditioning typically begins in early December and runs to the beginning of the official crew season. See our Calendar on this website for the specific dates for the current year.
The Winter Conditioning Program will be held at Lake Braddock School from early December to the start of the regatta season in mid-February. Once crew season begins, practices will normally be held at Bull Run Marina, but as the weather can be unpredictable at that time of year, changes of venues may be announced via mass email notification and texts.
- a 100-meter swim (any stroke and untimed)
- a two-minute tread water test
- successfully don a U.S. Coast Guard approved life preserver while in the pool.
The swim test is required for athletes who want to row and have never been a member of the Lake Braddock Crew Team. The entire test must be taken dressed in a T-shirt, shorts and socks, to simulate what a rower wears during rowing.
The Swim Test will have several dates for athletes to attend and complete. Specific dates and times are announced in advance and will be on our calendar. Please be sure to plan ahead to attend a session as soon as possible.
Crew is a club sport at Lake Braddock, but we are permitted to offer a Varsity Letters for well-deserving participants.
The coaches have developed criteria for everyone to aim toward in earning their own Varsity Letter. Additionally, the team is included in the annual Spring Sports Banquet normally held in late May or early June. Additional awards are provided at that time along with other LBSS Spring Sports.
To join any of the LB Crew programs, a parent or guardian must register themselves and the student athlete on the TeamSnap platform, which will be provided on the Bruin Crew Webpage. As many of the students are under the age of majority, parents must be involved in the registration process.
All of the requirements to join and costs are discussed in detail during the registration process. No matter the program selected, all athletes must have a valid medical on file with Lake Braddock Secondary School, and both the parent and student must complete online concussion training. These requirements are the same for any sport participation at Lake Braddock.
If you are ready to join, please check the Bruin Crew Homepage to see if registration for the various activities is live. If there are no active registrations, please check back frequently and for updates. If you are only interested in Green Days, which is free, you still have to use the TeamSnap registration process on the Bruin Crew Homepage in order to ensure that no details are missed, and we can ensure your safety while you train with LB Crew!
Please email LBCrew.Coaches@Gmail.com to begin your journey to learn more and become part of the team.
New Parents Information
The team typically has between 90 and 110 student athletes. The goal of the team is to allow all students who register and pass the swimming test, have an academic average of C or better, and pass their physical exam to participate in crew.
The primary limitation on the number of athletes that can be on the team is the number of coaches and equipment. To maintain appropriate safety for all involved, the board attempts to have approximately one coach for every 20 students. In this way, we can have coaches on the water, and coaches monitoring dry-land training during practices at Bull Run Marina.
There are no “cuts” per se. Thus far, students who register by the due date and fulfill all financial and service obligations are eligible to participate fully in the crew program. However, if future interest in the program exceeds our ability to hire qualified coaches, then fair and equitable cut procedures will be instituted. This is a coach/board decision and if implemented will be announced prior to the start of the season.
As a club sport, the crew team receives no financial sponsorship from the school system or Fairfax County, relying solely on donations and parental support.
To properly support the functions of the team, including hiring coaches and purchasing and maintaining equipment, the team must charge a registration fee. Our goal is to minimize this fee as much as possible by concentrating on fundraising efforts.
Typically annual costs including Winter Conditioning, Spring Rowing, and mandatory uniform are approximately $1100, but this amount can be decreased by participating in the scrip program. For more information on scrips and other fundraising information, please see the Fundraising on top menu.
Actual costs will be identified during registration and you will be able to pay in full or through monthly payments. It is our goal to keep the cost of crew as low as we can. Lake Braddock Crew is one of the less expensive programs in the area as we put a lot of effort into fundraising in the community and we are blessed with great alumni who continue to contribute to see a prosperous LB Crew team.
The Occoquan Boat Club (OBC) will once again have a limited number of scholarships from this year's Julia Shew Memorial Rowing Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are for crew athletes who may find the cost of rowing to be a financial hardship, especially those who are on the free or reduced lunch program. Please email VPADMIN@Bruincrew.com if interested.
Yes, this is a club sport and it requires family participation. Officially you will need to volunteer for two required duties throughout the regatta season. Outside of regatta season, all families are encouraged to participate in crew events and in fundraising activities.
Mandatory requirements are easily achieved by volunteering during regattas, participating in Booster Club activities, helping on various team committees, volunteering for marina grounds clean-up at Bull Run Marina, and maintaining equipment if that appeals to you. Because of your help, our expense to field crew teams and participate in the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA) regattas is minimal and all our families benefit.
Volunteer opportunities will be distributed through the LB Crew Newsletter, the LB Crew Homepage, or TeamSnap.
The winter conditioning fee is non-refundable.
The Spring Season fee is fully refundable within the first 12 days on the water. Refunds beyond that point are at the discretion of and subject to the approval of the Lake Braddock Crew Booster’s Club Board.
To join any of the LB Crew programs, a parent or guardian must register themselves and the student athlete on the TeamSnap platform, which will be provided on the Bruin Crew Webpage. As many of the students are under the age of majority, parents must be involved in the registration process.
All of the requirements to join and costs are discussed in detail during the registration process. No matter the program selected, all athletes must have a valid medical on file with Lake Braddock Secondary School, and both the parent and student must complete online concussion training. These requirements are the same for any sport participation at Lake Braddock.
If you are ready to join, please check the here at the Bruin Crew Homepage to see if registration for the various activities is live. If there are no active registrations, please check back frequently and check for updates. If you are only interested in Green Days, which is free, you still have to use the TeamSnap registration process on this website in order to ensure that no details are missed, and we can ensure your safety while you train with LB Crew!
We also encourage your interested rower to reach out to Coach at LBCrew.Coaches@Gmail.com to start the conversation and meet some of the team members,
Please visit the LB Crew Homepage and scroll to the bottom to find the Bruin Newsletter links or Click Here to go directly to the sign-up page. This consolidated newsletter shares upcoming events, notes from the Coach, and key activities going on. This is open to anyone, so don't hesitate to take a peek into some of the LB Crew happenings.
The team also uses TeamSnap to communicate. Once your Rower is registered, they will receive an invite to create an account which can be used on the mobile app or website. They will register their family under additional contacts, so you will get event notices, messages from the team, and allows communication in a single platform between Rowers, Parents, Coaches, and the Board.
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