Rowing/Crew

Crew is a Lakehill club sport and is known as the ultimate team sport. Lakehill Crew is available to boys and girls in Middle and Upper School. Competition begins in Upper School, with some rowers beginning in the eighth grade. Rowers train in high-tech racing shells and travel to three or four weekend regattas each semester in cities like Austin, Oklahoma City, Boston, and Philadelphia, with the ultimate goal of competing in the USRowing Youth National Championships. Lakehill rowers have consistently placed at the top in their Region and qualified for Nationals.

Crew Try Outs

Dallas United Crew – See if rowing is for you in a Youth Summer Rowing Camp, or perfect your skills in the High Performance Camp.

Why Crew?

No Experience Needed
Crew is a walk-on sport. There may be a seat in a boat for you on White Rock Lake.

Total Body Workout
Crew delivers cardio, strength training, flexibility, and a level of focus that clears your mind and refocuses your energy. Rowing is less injury prone than many other sports.

Year-Round Sport
Fall is Head Race season (5,000 meters) and spring is for Sprints (1,000 and 2,000 meters), with the ultimate goal of qualifying for Nationals. Rowers practice five to six days per week both on land and water. Conditioning training is ongoing and continues in the winter.

What About Athletic Scholarships?
According to College Finder, rowing grants the highest percentage of scholarships for either gender when compared to all other high school sports. Nearly one in six male rowers, and one in two female rowers, attend college on an athletic scholarship.

Learn More About Lakehill Crew
Lakehill is fortunate to partner with Dallas United Crew and White Rock Rowing,  two top-ranked teams that provide quality rowing experiences and a welcoming communities. Visit their websites to learn more.

Check the RenWeb calendar for up-to-date Athletic Schedules.

Contact: Bob Yttredahl – byttredahl@lakehillprep.org