Rowing In College???

[[old] MattDadd000]

hey everyone, im a senior at forest park high school. i just wanted to know if rowing in college is better than high school??? and what are the avg 2ks for lightweight men in college???THANKS

[[old] Ray79]

Didnt row in High School and actually only started near the end of my college years. I wish I had started earlier because it was great. And I would definately recommend it especially as you have some rowing experience so you will not be starting from scratch.<br /><br />Im not too sure how things are set up on your side of the atlantic, what with divisions in college rowing etc. But when I was rowing at uni, times for the lightweights in our squad ranged from 6:30 - 7 mins. <br /><br />Check out the 2005 BIRC Uni lightweight results here <a href='http://www.concept2.co.uk/birc/results_ ... p?event=B2' target='_blank'>http://www.concept2.co.uk/birc/results_ ... =B2</a><br /><br />Should give you some idea.

[[old] chudwell]

It all depends really. If you are going for a varsity team, you don't have as many choices and it would be very competitive as well. Depends on the location of the school and size too. <br /><br />You have probably applied and are close to choosing a school by now, right?<br /><br />Club teams are good, and generally set up boats competitively. The better rowers will be set up in boats with the best and will get better choice of equipment time and coaching attention.<br /><br />My friend and I started the club team at Clemson, and then a Varsity women's team was created several years later. The Co-ed Clemson club still exists. <a href='http://www.clemsoncrew.org/' target='_blank'>http://www.clemsoncrew.org/</a><br /><br />Look up the various rowing team websites and send the contact an email. That should give you an idea of the culture and performance expectation.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.row2k.com/' target='_blank'>http://www.row2k.com/</a><br /><a href='http://www.usrowing.org/' target='_blank'>http://www.usrowing.org/</a><br /><br />Good luck. Let us know what you decide to do.<br /><br />

[[old] chudwell]

Also, you are already very far ahead of the norm by being an experienced HS rower. You have a big advantage in that.<br /><br />Most collegiate rowers seem to be former HS track, basketball and other atheletes. We had a wrestler, and several soccer players on my team. Due to repeated knee injury, I was unable to play club rugby and chose rowing instead.<br /><br />Virginia has many good rowing teams. I have rowed against/with UVA, and was impressed with that program. Of course, Florida seems to have the most collegiate rowing choices in the South. NC, GA, TN and SC all have rowing programs at the state and private colleges, so you have many regional choices. TX is the home of some very successful rowing programs as well. <br /><br />In the south, you can row year-round on the water. I prefer the large lake system at Clemson. Other schools have rivers and smaller bodies of water, or brackish coastal waters. They all have thier pros and cons, but think about that aspect during your search. Our team practiced during rain and wind (within a reasonable level). Some teams do not, and that level of preparation will matter on race day. Ask those types of questions when you contact the team at the various schools.<br /><br />again, good luck to you.

[[old] MattDadd000]

thanks for the comments