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For Juniors:

• Spring 2012 Program Information: dates, deadlines, fees, and more

• 2011-2012 Junior Parent Handbook (updated February 2012)
  

• 2011-2012 Year at a Glance (program information and tentative regatta schedule through Spring 2012)

• BIR Float test form (all rowers, one time only, before participating in your first program)
  
  
• BIR Scholarship Policy and Procedures

• Bainbridge High School Atheltic Clearance forms
  

• USRowing website: join or renew membership, sign online waiver

For Masters:

• Float test form (all rowers, one time only, before participating in any BIR program)
• USRowing website: join or renew membership, sign online waiver

For Learn-to-Row participants:

• Float test form (all rowers, one time only, before participating in any BIR program)

Other BIR forms and documents:

• NEW: BIR Dues & Fees for 2012
• NEW: 2012 Boat Storage Agreement
• By-Laws (revised 2009)
• Safety Policy
• Expectations of Rowers
• Expense reimbursement form (revised Septmember 2011)

USRowing

USRowing is the sport's governing body in the United States.
2 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Website: www.usrowing.org
Phone: 1-800-314-4ROW (4679)
Email: members@usrowing.org

In order to race at USRowing-sponsored regattas, such as the Juniors and Masters Regional Championship Regattas, rowers must be a member of USRowing. USRowing membership fees are currently $65/year for individuals 27 and older or $45/year for individuals 26 and younger. The USRowing membership year is 12 months from the month of joining. Follow the link below to join or to renew your USRowing membership as needed:

• USRowing: Join or Renew Membership

Also of interest:

• USRowing: Safety Bulletin

Interesting and useful rowing links on the Internet

Rowing organizations

FISA, the International Rowing Federation
www.worldrowing.com

Rowing Canada Aviron, the Canadian equivalent of USRowing
http://www.rowingcanada.org/home

Other rowing websites

• rownw.com: all things rowing in the Pacific Northwest, including a comprehensive regatta calendar
• row2k.com: the ultimate website for all things rowing
• www.rowinglinks.com: collection of links for rowing worldwide
• www.regattacentral.com, central site for regatta registration, information, and results

Indoor rowing

• Concept2: learn more about indoor rowing workouts, challenges, and competitions

Bainbridge Island Rowing is a community-based 501c(3) organization located at Waterfront Park on Bainbridge Island, WA. We welcome rowers from all over Kitsap County. BIR offers programs for Juniors (ages 13-18), recreational and competitive programs for Open/Masters rowers (ages 19-99), and Learn-to-Row classes for both youth and adults during the spring and summer months.

We are a One Call for All participating organzation. When you receive that Red Envelope in the mail, think of us. For more information about One Call for All, visit onecallforall.org.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? News, information, or photos for the website? Write to us at 221 Winslow Way West #204, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, or send email to info@bainbridgerowing.org.