University of Massachusets Athletics
Rowing Prospective Walk-On Meeting Scheduled For Sept. 10
September 08, 2015 | Rowing
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts rowing program will hold a walk-on tryout informational meeting in Boyden Building Room 269 on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7-8 p.m. Any female students interested in trying out for the novice squad are invited to stop by Boyden to learn more about the team, the sport of rowing and what training and competing with the Minutewomen entails.
Prior experience in rowing is not required to try out for a spot on the team as a novice rower, a designation given within the team to all first-year competitors. More information in available below and through the UMass Rowing Frequently Asked Prospective Rower Questions page.
2015 UMass Rowing Novice Walk-On Informational Meeting
Where: Boyden Building, Room 269
When: Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7-8 p.m.
Who Is Invited: Any female student interested in joining the UMass rowing program.
Frequently Asked Questions: Prospective Novice Rowers
Do I need experience? No, most walk-ons will never have rowed before. We look forward to teaching you everything from the ground up. Novice was created so that great high school athletes and non-athletes can have the chance to learn the sport and race against athletes of similar experience.
Is rowing a varsity or club sport? Women's rowing is a NCAA Division I varsity sport. The designation of "novice rower" is only used within the squad to describe first year rowers. To the athletic department and the rest of the university you are a varsity athlete with all the privileges and responsibilities that status affords.
What about my class schedule? We understand that you didn't come to UMass this fall planning on being a member of an athletic team. We will work around your academic schedule in the fall. When you decide to continue, you will then have the opportunity to schedule your spring semester to fit the workout schedule.
