High School Rowing
Why choose the 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.
Many of our high school rowers advance to college while continuing their rowing journey. Sculler 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.
Colleges are looking for dedicated people like you.
Ready to transform your life?
Join Scullers today!
Summer Training Program (for our fall and spring members)
If you are a spring or season rower with the Scullers, you can sign up here for our full summer training experience!
This program offers the opportunity to stay active, improve your skills, and continue training throughout the entire summer alongside your teammates.
Program Details:
- Cost: $600
- Duration: Full summer training (the club will close entirely for 2 weeks for coaches holidays during a part of the summer)
- Requirement: Participation in 2 of the SCULLERS Summer Camps. You / the athlete will help the coaches with the new Summer Camp athletes.
- Bonus: Opportunity to earn volunteer hours
Join us for a summer of growth, teamwork, and continued success on the water!
High School Rowing
Who
- Any High-School student in 9th – 12th grade
All experience levels welcome!
When
During the school year
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 4 – 6:45pm (with daylight changing times will shift slightly)
- Saturday: 7:30 – 10:30am (with daylight changing times will shift slightly)
Arrival time is flexible to accommodate later arrivals after school. Additional days possible. The team receives their detailed schedule for the following week always on Sunday before the week starts. No training at public holidays.
Where
- Water practices launch from Blackburn Point. We aim to hold mostly water practices, weather permitting.
- Land-based practices are at the DSC training center
Costs
- Winter/Spring (January – May): $1,250
- Summer (June – July): $600
- Fall (August – December): $1,250
- $200 one-time new rower registration fee
- Additional fees for uniform and regatta fees apply.
Minimum of 4 training sessions per week Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat
Regatta Races
All athletes will have the chance to participate at regattas. Please see our regatta schedule.
Are you interested in going the extra mile? Check out our Performance Program – Sarasota Scullers
Contact
Email: coach@sarasotascullers.org
Call: (941) 966-2244
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. Scullers learn 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.
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 upcoming 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) The athlete has an 2k C2 Erg score of 6:30 (male) / 7:5 (female) or faster
Direct applications to coach@sarasotascullers.org.
ALL INFORMATION WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Only the Head Coach will have access to applications and will respond personally to all candidates.
Scholarships are supported by corporate and individual donors who believe in supporting student athletes. To learn more how you can help support a Sculler please visit our Donation Page.
If you have further questions, please contact Head Coach Bernhard Stomporowski at coach@sarasotascullers.org.
