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Juniors Competitive Rowing

Our year-round competitive juniors team runs from September through July and is divided into four distinct seasons: Fall (September–October), Winter (December–March), Spring (April–May), and Summer (June–July). Open to boys and girls in grades 7–12 with prior rowing experience. This is ideal for students in scholastic programs looking to stay active in the off-season, or multi-sport athletes wanting to join a specific season.

Requirements

  • Completion of a Learn to Row program with 10+ instructor-led sessions (can be from any club or school). Click here to learn more about our Youth Learn to Row programs, typically held in August before the fall season.
  • Club Membership: Summer Only ($150) or Full Year ($450). Click here to register for a Full Year Membership on Regatta Central, under the Memberships tab.
  • Register for each specific season (~$400/season). Click here to register for a certain season on Regatta Central, under the Programs & Classes tab.
  • USRowing membership
    • All SCRC members are required to have a current Basic Membership. If you do not have a current USRowing membership you can access their page to join by clicking here. 
    • All SCRC members are required to sign the USRowing’s waiver (which you’ll see when signing up). This is required by our club as we are a USRowing Member Organization and by USRowing to attend regattas. 
    • All SCRC members  are required to add Swan Creek as one of your clubs. You can have multiple clubs. SCRC’s club code is AYYQY
  • Commitment to all practices and regattas within the season.
  • Basic rowing evaluation by a coach.
  • Swim test required. Complete swim certification and return completed form to [email protected] .

2025 Seasonal Schedules & Races

Spring (April 1 – May 31)

  • Practice
    • Mondays/ Wednesdays/ Thursdays 5:30–7:30 PM
    • Saturday 9–11 AM
  • Regattas
    • April 27 – Cooper Cup (Camden County, NJ)
    • May 10–11 – Mid-Atlantic Youth Championship (West Windsor, NJ)

Summer (June 1 – July 20)

  • Practice
    • Mondays/ Wednesdays/ Thursdays 5:30–7:30 PM
    • Saturdays 9–11 AM
  • Regattas
    • June 14 – Schuylkill Navy (Philadelphia, PA)
    • July 4–6 – Independence Day Regatta (Philadelphia, PA)
    • July 11–13 – TBC Invitational (Washington, DC)
    • July 19 – Philadelphia Youth Regatta (Philadelphia, PA)

Fall (September 1 – November 5)

  • Practice
    • Mondays/ Wednesdays/ Thursdays 5:30–7:30 PM
      • Switches from 5:00-7:00 PM in October
    • Saturdays 9–11 AM
  • Regattas
    • Sept 28 – Kings Head Regatta (Bridgeport, PA)
    • Oct 11 – Navy Day Regatta (Philadelphia, PA)
    • Oct 17–19 – Head of the Charles (Boston, MA)
    • Oct 25–26 – Head of the Schuylkill (Philadelphia, PA)

Winter (December – March 2026)

  • Land-based training indoors
  • Practice
    • Mondays/ Wednesdays/ Thursdays 5:30–7:30 PM

Meet Head Coach, Tony Gambescia

A graduate of Temple University (Class of 1998), where he was a member of the Men’s Crew team. He competed at the varsity level in both lightweight and heavyweight events. Tony has won 16 career gold medals while competing at Temple and has raced across the country. He was captain of the lightweight team and was awarded Lightweight of the Year in 1998. Tony was also a member of the North Wildwood Beach Patrol and competed in both single and doubles rowing events. Tony is an avid Triathlete, competing in sprint to Ironman distances, and enjoys hiking, backpacking and camping.

Interested in joining the juniors program? Contact Coach Tony at [email protected]