PARENT CHECKLIST

Welcome to the team! Here is what you need to know and do to ensure your rower is ready to row this spring and that our team has the support it needs for a safe, smooth, and fun season:

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1. Email communications will come from CCCRC to all registered athletes. If you are not receiving emails please send an email to cathedralcrewteams@gmail.com. ​

   • Parents should also join the CCCRC Slack Community for additional updates throughout the season.  All parents will need to subscribe using the link provided above, even if you have been a part of this channel in previous years.  This channel is intended for parents only, not athletes.       

   • Athletes will receive communications directly from their coaches through Remind.                                                                                                                                                                            

2. Register and Pay by March 14th

   • ​Complete Spring Registration and Spring Payments for your athlete.  Ensure winter conditioning dues have been paid if your athlete participated in Crew Condo.                                                                                                                                                                                  ​

3. Join or renew US Rowing Membership by March 14th

   • Select Join or Login for Organizations and choose the BASIC membership for $25 (no need to upgrade). 

   • Enter School Initials: NCS or STA.

   • Club codes: NCS: ENNYV  -  STA: 7SLJS.

   • Please forward confirmation email to: cathedralcrewteams@gmail.com                                                            ​

4. Complete Spring Training Permission Forms for the Spring Break Trip Once Sent - Contact Amanda Leader

   • ​Sign the spring break trip waiver, which will come via email from Dori Therman for NCS and Deanna Coll for STA.                                                                                                                                                                         ​

5. Volunteer! - Contact Angeles Reza

   • ​All parents are expected to volunteer for 3 job slots and make 3 food donations during the regatta season. SignUpGenius links will be emailed to parents prior to each regatta.                                                           ​

6. Order Uniforms - Contact: Erica Bailey or Amanda Leader

   • Parents of NEW rowers:

     • CCCRC has pre-ordered a uniform for each new rower ($150/uni). This amount will be added to your rower's registration payment. 

     • We have vendors for uniforms and other gear. Your rower's coach will let parents know what is required for their uniform. 

     • All STA rowers need a Men's Long Sleeve Tech Shirt with 2" Stripe.

   • Parents of RETURNING rowers:

     • Order uniform pieces, if needed.                                                                                                                                    ​

7. Order Spirit Wear! - Contact: Erica Bailey or Amanda Leader

   • ​The CCCRC Stores are open through March 14th.

   • Fully Promoted - Great CCCRC Swag.  Orders must be picked up at the store in Bethesda.

   • Boathouse Jackets - NCS/STA team jackets. Not required, but many athletes have these.

   • JL Racing – Additional Racing Unis and Tech Shirts. 

     • Note: Men's Long Sleeve Tech Shirt with 2" Stripe is required by STA.

   • Store gear is NOT THE TEAM UNIFORM and is completely optional for rowers, family, and friends. Orders take about 4 weeks to arrive.  Items are not returnable, so please check sizing before you order.                                                                                                                           

8. ​​Learn about the Stotesbury Regatta! - Contact: Molly Evans or Michelle Barren

   • If you plan to attend The Stotesbury Cup Regatta (a season highlight!) reserve your hotel room early (it is graduation weekend for many local Universities). Stotesbury takes place May 16th and 17th, and athletes will depart on May 15th. Note: Athlete rooms are reserved by CCCRC.  There will be a fee required for athletes to attend Stotesbury but more information will come later in the season.​

   • Our athletes will stay at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue.  While the hotel's proximity to the race course is a significant advantage, it's located outside downtown Philadelphia, which might not be ideal for all parents. For those wishing to stay close to their athletes, we suggest booking at the Homewood Suites City Avenue, conveniently connected to the Hilton. However, please be aware that our room block at the Homewood Suites is limited and preference will be given to Stotesbury volunteers.                                                                                                                                                                            

9. ​​Contribute to the CCCRC Annual Fund - Contact: Tim Lee

   • CCCRC relies upon the financial support of our parents to fund the team’s rowing and coaching expenses, as annual dues do not cover the club’s expenses. We appreciate your generosity and support of our rowers. Annual Fund gifts are tax deductible and may be pledged now and fulfilled anytime before June 30, 2025 (the close of CCCRC’s fiscal year).