Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crew?
Crew is a sport where long, slender boats, each with a “cox” (the boss of the boat) and a team of rowers race against each other on a lake or river. The slender racing boats come in different lengths, each carrying a different number of rowers. The longest is used by a cox and 8 rowers, each using a single oar. A shorter boat is for a cox and 4 rowers. Other boats available are quads, doubles and singles, where each rower uses two oars. The Warwick team travels to race against teams from other high schools in the area.
How is the team managed?
The club is managed by a Booster Club of parent volunteers that help organize, fund raise and manage the team. Warwick Crew members must also become junior members of the East Arm Rowing Club (EARC) in Greenwood Lake, where we practice.
What does the Parent Booster Club do?
Our very active Crew Parent Booster Club handles many aspects of the club’s operation, including information communication, fund raising, organizing food for races, ordering uniforms, and much more. We welcome and encourage all parents’ participation!
Where does the team practice?
Our water practices are held at the EARC boathouse on Sterling Avenue in Greenwood Lake. The boathouse and surrounding property house the various boats and equipment, and the docks are used to launch the boats.
What are the costs to become a member?
Warwick Crew Club dues are $150 per year, payable prior to beginning practices in the fall. EARC dues are $100 for the fall and $100 for the spring. New members are required to purchase a 2-piece uniform top set prior to race season in the spring – approximately $60.
Are there any other requirements?
Students are required to provide the High School nurse with a current physical exam. In addition, each member must maintain academic and behavioral eligibility as defined by the school district.
Who is the Coach?
Our Head Coach is Jim Cody, a resident of Greenwood Lake, vice-president of the East Arm Rowing Club and master rower. Jim is assisted by several other members of EARC and parent volunteers.
How do I learn to row?
The best way to learn is in the summer “Learn-to-Row” program offered by EARC. If you have not participated in this program over the summer, you will be taught all aspects of rowing as new members of the team. Coaches and experienced team members will teach you about the various parts of the boat and basic rowing skills during the first few weeks of fall practices.
Do I have to be in a certain grade to join?
Crew has male and female members in grades 9-12, and depending on the number of open spots available, accepts new members from those grades.
When does the team practice?
Students practice throughout the school year – at Greenwood Lake on Tuesdays and Thursdays (and occasionally Fridays) during the fall and spring seasons. Practices start immediately after dismissal and end approximately 4:30pm. During the winter, members practice at the high school on rowing machines (ergs) and in the weight room to maintain their strength and endurance. These practices also begin immediately after dismissal and end approximately 3:30 – 4:00pm. Our primary race season is in the spring with races occurring mostly on weekends during April, May and the beginning of June.
How do I get to the boathouse after school and then back to Warwick?
Warwick Crew Club has been fortunate to use the services of the Town of Warwick Dial-a-Bus program. The Dial-a-Bus meets students at the high school at dismissal and transports them to Greenwood Lake. This service is also available for the return trip to the high school at the end of practice (4:30pm). The cost of this service is $1 per one-way trip. This money is payable to the bus driver for each trip and is not included in any club dues. Students that drive are able to park in a nearby parking lot when coming to practice. Some students/parents also make carpool arrangements.
Can I participate in another sport and be a member of Warwick Crew?
A student who competes in a fall or winter sport is eligible for Crew only if approved by the Crew coach. Due to the time conflict, a student may NOT be a member of another spring school sports team.
Where and when are races held?
The primary race season is in the spring with races taking place mostly on weekends in April, May and the beginning of June. A typical race day would require meeting at the high school at 4:15am and returning to Warwick mid-afternoon. The team competes in the scholastic Hudson Valley Rowing League, which includes several area high school Crew clubs and teams. Regattas are hosted by league member schools at their local lakes and rivers. Our club hosts a regatta on Greenwood Lake in the spring and other teams host races on the Hudson River, Lake Sebago and Rondout Landing in Kingston. We also participate in the NYS Championships in Saratoga Springs, New York in May.
What are the safety precautions on the water?
Safety is an important consideration in Crew. A coach or qualified member of the EARC is always present when members are on the water. During practice, all students wear personal flotation devices (PFDs), and a coach is always nearby in a small motorboat. The coach, dock master, and one person in each boat each carry a walkie-talkie. In addition, all students are required to view a safety video at the beginning of each season. A copy of Warwick Crew’s Safety Policy is given to each family.
Do I need to be a good swimmer to join the club?
For safety reasons, members must pass a basic swimming proficiency test, given at the beginning of the season. Plans will be made for the swim test to occur at the high school for new members.
How do I get regular information about the club and schedules?
We rely on emails to communicate all club information to members and families. For this reason, it is critical that valid email addresses are given when signing up for the team. Questions should be directed to the club email: warwickcrew@optonline.net
Crew is a sport where long, slender boats, each with a “cox” (the boss of the boat) and a team of rowers race against each other on a lake or river. The slender racing boats come in different lengths, each carrying a different number of rowers. The longest is used by a cox and 8 rowers, each using a single oar. A shorter boat is for a cox and 4 rowers. Other boats available are quads, doubles and singles, where each rower uses two oars. The Warwick team travels to race against teams from other high schools in the area.
How is the team managed?
The club is managed by a Booster Club of parent volunteers that help organize, fund raise and manage the team. Warwick Crew members must also become junior members of the East Arm Rowing Club (EARC) in Greenwood Lake, where we practice.
What does the Parent Booster Club do?
Our very active Crew Parent Booster Club handles many aspects of the club’s operation, including information communication, fund raising, organizing food for races, ordering uniforms, and much more. We welcome and encourage all parents’ participation!
Where does the team practice?
Our water practices are held at the EARC boathouse on Sterling Avenue in Greenwood Lake. The boathouse and surrounding property house the various boats and equipment, and the docks are used to launch the boats.
What are the costs to become a member?
Warwick Crew Club dues are $150 per year, payable prior to beginning practices in the fall. EARC dues are $100 for the fall and $100 for the spring. New members are required to purchase a 2-piece uniform top set prior to race season in the spring – approximately $60.
Are there any other requirements?
Students are required to provide the High School nurse with a current physical exam. In addition, each member must maintain academic and behavioral eligibility as defined by the school district.
Who is the Coach?
Our Head Coach is Jim Cody, a resident of Greenwood Lake, vice-president of the East Arm Rowing Club and master rower. Jim is assisted by several other members of EARC and parent volunteers.
How do I learn to row?
The best way to learn is in the summer “Learn-to-Row” program offered by EARC. If you have not participated in this program over the summer, you will be taught all aspects of rowing as new members of the team. Coaches and experienced team members will teach you about the various parts of the boat and basic rowing skills during the first few weeks of fall practices.
Do I have to be in a certain grade to join?
Crew has male and female members in grades 9-12, and depending on the number of open spots available, accepts new members from those grades.
When does the team practice?
Students practice throughout the school year – at Greenwood Lake on Tuesdays and Thursdays (and occasionally Fridays) during the fall and spring seasons. Practices start immediately after dismissal and end approximately 4:30pm. During the winter, members practice at the high school on rowing machines (ergs) and in the weight room to maintain their strength and endurance. These practices also begin immediately after dismissal and end approximately 3:30 – 4:00pm. Our primary race season is in the spring with races occurring mostly on weekends during April, May and the beginning of June.
How do I get to the boathouse after school and then back to Warwick?
Warwick Crew Club has been fortunate to use the services of the Town of Warwick Dial-a-Bus program. The Dial-a-Bus meets students at the high school at dismissal and transports them to Greenwood Lake. This service is also available for the return trip to the high school at the end of practice (4:30pm). The cost of this service is $1 per one-way trip. This money is payable to the bus driver for each trip and is not included in any club dues. Students that drive are able to park in a nearby parking lot when coming to practice. Some students/parents also make carpool arrangements.
Can I participate in another sport and be a member of Warwick Crew?
A student who competes in a fall or winter sport is eligible for Crew only if approved by the Crew coach. Due to the time conflict, a student may NOT be a member of another spring school sports team.
Where and when are races held?
The primary race season is in the spring with races taking place mostly on weekends in April, May and the beginning of June. A typical race day would require meeting at the high school at 4:15am and returning to Warwick mid-afternoon. The team competes in the scholastic Hudson Valley Rowing League, which includes several area high school Crew clubs and teams. Regattas are hosted by league member schools at their local lakes and rivers. Our club hosts a regatta on Greenwood Lake in the spring and other teams host races on the Hudson River, Lake Sebago and Rondout Landing in Kingston. We also participate in the NYS Championships in Saratoga Springs, New York in May.
What are the safety precautions on the water?
Safety is an important consideration in Crew. A coach or qualified member of the EARC is always present when members are on the water. During practice, all students wear personal flotation devices (PFDs), and a coach is always nearby in a small motorboat. The coach, dock master, and one person in each boat each carry a walkie-talkie. In addition, all students are required to view a safety video at the beginning of each season. A copy of Warwick Crew’s Safety Policy is given to each family.
Do I need to be a good swimmer to join the club?
For safety reasons, members must pass a basic swimming proficiency test, given at the beginning of the season. Plans will be made for the swim test to occur at the high school for new members.
How do I get regular information about the club and schedules?
We rely on emails to communicate all club information to members and families. For this reason, it is critical that valid email addresses are given when signing up for the team. Questions should be directed to the club email: warwickcrew@optonline.net
