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High School Rowing

Why choose Scullers?

Rowing is about creating magic both on and off the water. Our program offers an affordable, inclusive experience tailored to each athlete’s needs and aspirations. We work closely with every individual to support their goals, whether pursuing athletic excellence or preparing for academic success.

In 2023, two of our high school rowers advanced to college while continuing their rowing journey. Many alumni have joined elite teams, competed at NCAA-level colleges, or returned to Scullers as coaches, sharing their passion for the sport they grew to love here.

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Contact

Email: coach@sarasotascullers.org
Call: (941) 966-2244

High School Rowing

Who

  • Any High-School student in 9th – 12th grade
    All experience levels welcome!

When

During the school year

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    3:45 – 6:30pm
  • Select Saturdays
    7:30 – 10:15am
  • Select Sundays
    8:30 – 10:45am

Where

  • Water practices launch from Blackburn Point Land workouts at one of two upcoming erg-locations.  We aim to hold mostly water practices, weather permitting.

Costs *

  • Fall 2025 (mid-August thru December)
    $1,000
  • Minimum of 4 training sessions per week Mo/Tu/Thu/Fri (days might change)

Performance Program

  • Fall 2025 (mid-August thru December)
    $1,400
  • Minimum of 6 training sessions per week Mo/Tu/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun (days might change)

Regatta Races

All races in close proximity to Sarasota are $25 per race. Other out-of-area races will be billed individually with information provided beforehand.

* Other cost considerations

  • $200 one-time new rower registration fee
  • $25 fee for racing at Nathan Benderson Park and Tampa
  • Additional fees may apply for those that choose to participate in additional regatta races.

We welcome any level of athlete to start competitive high school rowing!

No experience is necessary

We welcome all high school rowers, regardless of experience. At Scullers, we teach you the tools needed to become successful in rowing and in life. Our coaches will push you to exceed your own expectations, while keeping your safety as a top priority. Fast, friendly, and fun is the name of the game here at Scullers.

Our high school team travels and competes in Sarasota and nearby areas.

After you join our High School Program, you may find you have a greater interest in training more intensely and racing in a more competitive environment. At that point, the time has come for you to join our Performance Program.

Performance Program

The Performance Program competes in Florida and other states. Highlights include the Head of the Hooch Regatta in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the US Rowing National Championships, Head of the Charles, and others.  Our coaching staff determines the regatta schedule each season but expect 3-5 races in the fall and 3-6 races in the spring.

Each year, our rowers are recruited to and attend top colleges. Some continue rowing, others take lessons with them. Our graduates have attended Drexel, Georgetown, Harvard, La Salle University, University of Louisville, University of Florida, University of South Florida, Bucknell, and Stanford, just to name a few.

Our rowers are here because they are passionate about the sport and their team. We welcome you to join us today!

PLEASE NOTE:  If a student-athlete from another FSRA program would like to join the Sarasota Scullers, they are more than welcome. Transfers must comply with current FSRA rules.

Scholarship Offerings

The Sarasota Scullers offers the following  for athletes


Scholarship A offers financial assistance to athletes who cannot afford to pay for rowing

Scholarship criteria are as follows:

a) Contact the Head Coach Bernhard Stomporowski and discuss the financial need

b) After the Head Coach agrees to accept an application for financial help, the athlete and parent(s) must submit a scholarship application to the Sarasota Scullers board of director. The application will be distributed by jessica.torgano@sarasotascullers.org

c) Scholarships may be granted for any of our programs (MS / HS / Performance).


Scholarship B is a performance-based scholarship

Scholarship criteria are as follows:

a) Up to four scholarships: two for male athletes and two for female athletes

b) The athletes start their JUNIOR year for the 2024 season

c) The athlete is committed to row the PAIR (2-) or SINGLE (1x) and has the long-term goal to try out for the USRowing Junior National Team

d) Te athlete has an 2k C2 Erg score of 6:30 (male) / 7:5 (female) or faster

Direct applications to coach@sarasotascullers.org or bernhard.stomporowski@olympian.org

ALL INFORMATION WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Only the Head Coach Bernhard Stomporowski will have access to applications and will respond personally to all candidates.


If you have further questions, please contact Head Coach Bernhard Stomporowski at coach@sarasotascullers.org.