Registration for Fall Crew closes August 17

Registration for CRLS Crew for Fall 2026 is now open via the Athletics Department. Please review the following dates and requirements for the fall season. The deadline to register for Fall Crew is August 17, 2026.

Please note that the Agust 17 is a HARD DEADLINE and ALL steps must be completed before PreSeason which starts August 24th. You cannot register your athlete past this date, so please make this a priority!

All interested participants must complete and/or comply with the following  items BEFORE the season begins. If ANY of these are not completed, the athlete will be sent home immediately and not allowed to return until everything is in order.

1) Maintain excellent Academic Standing

  • Take a full course load of four classes
  • Pass at least three of four 10-credit letter graded courses and earned a GPA of 70 or higher on the most recent report card
  • You must receive passing grades in English, Physical Education, or Dance, if enrolled

2) Parent/Guardian registers you with CPSD Athletics 

  • Select either “Crew (Girls)” or “Crew (Boys)” regardless of Varsity or Novice
  • Parental permission, agreement to participate, agreement to the handbook
  • Understanding of the Hazing, Bullying, and Chemical Health rules

3) Submit the following documentation to the Athletics Office via this registration link

  • Proof of Sports Physical Exam (good for 13 months)
  • Concussion Education Course certificates from the athlete AND a parent/guardian (good for 1 academic year)
  • Implicit Bias Course certificate from the athlete (good for 1 academic year)
  • Impact Testing, After registration, you will receive an email from a member of the CRLS Athletics Training Staff, that email includes directions and instructions for accessing the ImPact Test. It is important to read it carefully and execute the test appropriately. Once completed, the Athletic Training Staff will record this in your profile. ImPact Test baseline scores are valid for 2 years.

4) Pass a Swim Test (good for 4 years)

  • Administered by the team at the start of every season usually at War Memorial Pool.
  • Swim 100 yards in a competent manner and remain afloat for 15 minutes unassisted
  • Fulfills the swimming graduation requirement

5) Take the ImPACT Test (good for 2 years)

  • After registration, you will receive an email from a member of the CRLS Athletics Training Staff, that email includes directions and instructions for accessing the ImPact Test. It is important to read it carefully and execute the test appropriately. Once completed, the Athletic Training Staff will record this in your profile.
  • Please note: This test is emailed to the STUDENT EMAIL following registration with CPSD Athletics.

5) Note from coaches

  • Depending upon numbers, cuts may have to be made; will be based on getting all registration paperwork completed on time, fitness levels, attitude, coachability, commitment to attending practice and races.  Cuts will be announced around September 11th.

6) PreSeason schedule for NEW rowers only

Monday Aug. 24th 1-3pm @ Cambridge Boat Club – Orientation

Tuesday Aug 25th 1-3pm @ Cambridge Boat Club – Rowing in Barge/handling equipment

Wednesday Aug 26th 3:30-4:30 @ War Memorial – Pool Swim Test

Thursday Aug 27th 1-3pm @ Cambridge Boat Club – Rowing in eights

Friday August 28th 1-3 @ Cambridge Boat Club – Rowing in eights

 

Questions?

Please email any inquiries to anyone on our coaching staff to: crls@cambridge-boat-club.org

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