This page was last updated: 12/20/2011
Welcome to the First Colonial Crew Club Website!
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA


Congratulations Mr. Doug Stilser on winning the iPad 2! 

Coach Kurt picked the winning ticket on Friday Dec 16th.  Mr. Stilser is a neighbor of Katie G.  and Katie G. sold the winning ticket. Katie picked up the iPad after practice on Friday and delivered it to Mr. Stilser. Thanks again to all of you who participated.

Click Here to Email Coach about a Rower's Absence.

CHECK out the UPDATED FC Crew Roster on the Restricted Parents Page

HOW TO JOIN FIRST COLONIAL CREW CLUB:
- Complete all forms in the registration package (pages 1-10)
- NEW this year is a requirement for parents, students, and coaches to take concussion training.
      - VHSL physical form (here) completed by physician (updated since May 1, 2011)
- Provide completed forms and check for fee to Kiki McGrath (email).
- Be prepare to take a swimming test if this is your first time on FC Crew.


PROPOSED 2011-2012 Schedule of Events & Regattas
    (Dates below are subject to change, pending board approval)
- Sep 1, 2011 - Freshman Kick-off Booth for FC Crew information
- Sep 8, 2011 - Parent / Student Informational Meeting (7pm FC Cafeteria)
- Sep 10, 2011 - Try-It Day for prospective new rowers - First row.
- Sep 17, 2011 - Registration and Swim Test at Bow Creek Rec Center
- Sep 19, 2011 - First day of practice (3:00-5:15pm) [Drop off - FCHS /Pick up - Alanton Elem]
- Sep 22, 2011 - First Auxilary Member Meeting (7pm FC Cateteria)
- Oct 8, 2011 - Head of the James River Race - Richmond (Results)
- Oct 15, 2011   - Car Wash Fund Raiser (Exxon Great Neck Station) [Date & Loc Changed]
- Oct 22, 2011 - Fun Crewz & Picnic (Narrows - First Landing SP) [Date Changed]
- Oct 30, 2011 - Head of the LaFayette Halloween Regatta - Norfolk (Directions)
- Nov 6, 2011 - Head of the Occcquan (Occoquan, VA) (Directions)
- Dec 3, 2011    - Virginia Beach Christmas Parade (Atlantic Ave.)
  - Feb 4, 2012 - Mid Atlantic Erg Sprints (TC Williams HS, Alex.VA)
- Feb 11, 2012 - Hampton Roads Ergathon (Waterside/Granby HS?) (Directions)
- Mar 2&3, 2012 - Yard Sale Fund Raiser (FCHS Cafeteria - Fri setup)
- Mar 17, 2012 (new date) - Car Wash Fund Raiser (Exxon Great Neck & FC Road)
- Mar 24, 2012  - EVSRA Season Opener (NBG) (Directions)
- Mar 31, 2012  - EVSRA Spring Fling (NBG) (Directions)
- Apr 6-15, 2012 - VB Schools Spring Break
[options - Apr 7: Darrell Winslow; Apr 14: Smokey Jacobs; Apr 21 Regional Park]
- Apr 21, 2012  - EVSRA Regatta (NBG) (Directions)
- Apr 28, 2012 - EVSRA Championship (NBG) (Directions)
- May 5, 2012 - Big Mathews Regatta (Mathews, VA) (Directions)
- May 12, 2012 - VA State Championships (Occoquan, VA) (Directions)
- May 19 & 20, 2012 - Stotesbury Philly (Directions)
- May 25 - 27, 2012 - SRAA Nationals (Post Season) (Directions)
- Jun 9, 2012 - Row for the Cure (Post Season/Student Run) LaFayette - Norfolk (Directions)

- TDB - Second Annual Pull for FC Golf Classic (8am-1pm)  (Info)
   (Note - Dates are subject to change, check back often)


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Are you interested in  joining the First Colonial Crew Club / Team for 2011-2012 Seasons?

We are looking forward to an exciting year of rowing with Patriot Rowing and First Colonial Crew Club following a very successful 2010-2011 season.  Last year we had 3 boats qualify for SRAA National Championships - the Women's Junior Varsity 4, Men's Varsity 4, and Women's Varsity 4.   The Men's Varsity 4 and Women's JV 4 finished 4th in their heats with Men's Varsity moving on to repechage.  Women's Varsity 4 finished 12th at nationals in Petite Finals. We are looking forward to another successful year.  

In the spring, the club purchased a used bow-coxed 4+ Wintech shell  that  was refurbished over the summer to like new condition.  The club also purchased a brand new bow-coxed Vespoli 4+ M2 with wing riggers that we will be picking up on Oct 8 in Richmond at the Head of the James Regatta.

The club was founded in 2001 by a handful of members and one rowing machine.  The First Colonial Crew Club has grown to include 50 male and female members and 10 professional rowing shells.  There is an about equal amount of girls as boys on the team. Learn a new skill.  We have a three season rowing program of conditioning and practice on the water.  Come enjoy a sport that celebrates the nautical heritage of our community and provides for lifelong fitness and health.

The membership fee for the both the winter and spring is $650 plus $100 for uniforms.  Discount rates are available for just the fall or spring seasons.   If interested, please download the application packet here or contact info@fccrew.com for more information.

For more info check out the TEAM RULES.

THE SPORT OF CREW:  Rowing is a total body workout.  Although rowing looks like an upper body sport, the strength of the rowing stroke comes from the legs.  Rowing is one of the few athletic sports that involve all of the body's major muscle groups.  It is a great aerobic workout; second only to cross country skiing, with low impact on joints.  Rowing looks graceful, elegant, and sometimes effortless when well done, but don't be fooled.  The sport demands endurance, strength, balance, and mental discipline.

THE SEASONS: Crew has a fall, winter, and spring season.  The fall is a time for cardiovascular conditioning and long-distance races called head races.  During the winter, the team does land conditioning and ergathons (indoor rowing competitions).  Spring practices are held daily with focus on enhancing form, power, and speed.  Rowers look forward to the race on Saturday and the pasta party the night before.

REGATTAS:  Usually on Saturday, with an occasional Sunday, the regattas are exciting competitions with as many as  20 different teams attending.  They are an all day affair, starting early in the morning, usually lasting until mid-afternoon.  Along with serious competition comes food and socializing at the river's edge.
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