BIR Junior programs are open to all Kitsap County students at least 13 years old and in 9th grade or higher.

• Spring season, from February through late May, focuses on short races and concludes with the regional championship regatta in Vancouver, WA.
• Summer season, from mid/late June through early August, is less formal, a good time stay in shape, improve your form, or for newcomers to give it a try. College students in the area for the summer are also welcome.
• Fall season, from early September through early November, focuses on longer distance races and typically concludes with the Head of the Lake Regatta on Lake Washington.

Fall 2010
The Fall 2010 season begins in early September (see dates and deadlines below) and culminates in the Head of the Lake regatta on Sunday, November 7th. All practices take place at Waterfront Park, Monday through Friday, from 3:15 to 6 p.m.

• Program fees are $250.
• Registration opens Monday, August 16 and closes Friday, September 10. For details, download the document How to Register for Fall 2010. For scholarship information, download Scholarship Guidelines and Application Procedure.

The Fall 2010 season will include several regattas, details of which should be available by early September. Regatta fees are included in the fall program fees. Additional expenses include a small sum for travel and food at the regatta.

Coaches for Fall 2010

• Morgan Seeley, Head Coach/Varsity Girls
• Bruce Beall, Varsity Boys
• Barbara Trafton, Novice Girls
• Tim Goss, Novice Boys
• Chris Lane
  

Parent Coordinator/Registrar: Laurie Isenman

Parent Volunteer Coordinator: Susan Kelly

Dates and Deadlines
Registration dates and deadlines for Fall 2010:

• Monday, 8/16: Online registration opens
• Friday, 9/10: Online registration closes; all paperwork must be complete
• Friday, 9/10: Deadline for submission of scholarship applications
• Friday, 9/17: Latest date for scholarship award notifications
• Friday, 9/17: Deadline for refund requests (all approved refunds less $50 processing fee; after deadline, no refund)

Meetings and practices:

• Thursday, 9/2, 7 p.m.: Information meeting for returning rowers and parents, Bainbridge Commons
• Tuesday, 9/7, 3:15 p.m.: Practice begins for returning rowers, Waterfront Park
• Thursday, 9/9, 7 p.m.: Information meeting for new rowers (brand new and novices from summer 2010) and parents, Bainbridge Commons
• Monday, 9/13, 3:15 p.m.: Practice begins for new rowers (brand new and novices from summer 2010), Waterfront Park

Practices continue Monday through Friday, 3:15-6 p.m. for the remainder of the season. Regatta schedule will be announced by the second week in September.

Clothing, attendance, etc.

• Clothing: Spandex or tight fitting shorts or pants are highly recommended for practice and required for regattas so that fabric does not catch in the tracks and seat slippage is reduced. Baggy shorts just won't do!
• Footwear: Waterproof sandals or neoprene booties are required: we launch from a beach, the beach is rocky, and the water is polluted. You will also need socks, booties, or shoes for rowing in the boat (different boats have different foot gear), and running shoes for land workouts.
• Attendance is expected: Your participation and commitment level at practice directly contributes to the entire team's success. Seat assignments are set up in advance of each practice, so if you don't show up, you affect the the entire boat. It is your responsibility to contact one of the coaches in advance if you have a conflict or are ill.
• Fitness: To be a successful rower, you must be fit. Successful rowers take the time to work out off the water in addition to regular crew practice.
• Prospective rowers who are less than 5'3" tall and/or less than 120 pounds should expect to start as coxswains unless they meet with a member of the novice coaching staff and receive advance permission to begin rowing.

Have a great season!

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