Thompson Boat Center-Junior Developmental Sweep

Thompson Boat Center rowing programs are for individuals with previous rowing experience. For more information on beginner rowing lessons, go to the Rowing Lessons section. All programs are sweep team only.

The Junior Developmental Programs are for junior rowers with previous rowing experience seeking to improve rowing skills, this program may not be challenging for juniors with advanced rowing experience. This is not a beginner program.

Based on team performance, some rowers may race locally. For schedule of tentative Summer races go to the Thompson Boat Center Calendar section.

Rowers in this program that improve rowing skills may move into other programs such as Junior Competitive.

Coxswains are not required to pay for program participation but are required to sign a waiver (16.4KB/1 pg) .

Sign-up begins May and can be paid and made following registration directions below. Phone reservations are not accepted.

For more specific information on each program, please contact Scott Gordon, Director of Rowing, at 202-333-9543, ext. 0 or email tbc@guestservices.com

How to register:

You can register online including submitting all forms and paying online by clicking here.

Based on team performance, some rowers may race locally. For schedule of tentative Fall races go to the Thompson Boat Center Calendar section.

Rowers in this program that improve rowing skills may move into other programs such as Junior Competitive before team cut date.

Coxswains are not required to pay for program participation but are required to sign a waiver (16.4KB/1 pg) .

Sign-up begins September 1 closes September 26 and can be paid and made following registration directions below. Phone reservations are not accepted.

For more specific information on each program, please contact Scott Gordon, Director of Rowing, at 202-333-9543, ext. 0 or email tbc@guestservices.com

How to register:

You can register online including submitting all forms and paying online by clicking here.

Terms & Conditions of Registration
1. Only completed forms will be accepted. Payment in full must accompany the registration form.
2. Refund/Withdrawal Policy: If a session is filled when we receive your registration, you will not be charged. If you withdraw from a session at least 48 hours before the start date, you will receive a credit for another program in the same season. If you withdraw from a session less than 48 hours before the start date, you will not get a refund. No refunds, credits or transfers after the start-date of a program. No refunds, credits or transfers after the start-date of a program. Credits are non-transferable; lesson/program can only be attended in current season. Written notification of withdrawal must be submitted to be eligible for above terms.
3. Participants for Adult Lessons must be at least 14 years old. Participants under 18 years old must have parental or guardian approval.
4. All programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
5. All programs and schedules are subject to revision or cancellation. In case of complete cancellation, transfer to the next available session within the same year will be attempted before offering refunds. Individual session cancellations due to holidays and weather or other uncontrollable circumstances will not be re-scheduled.
6. Registrations will NOT be accepted by phone.
7. Attendance is not transferable. You may not make up a missed session by attending another session.
8. Acknowledgment of full understanding of skill level requirements for each specific lesson/program, individual should be challenged but not overwhelmed.
9. Once we have received your completed registration form and payment, you will be contacted for confirmation via telephone or email. Simply arrive at the first session time you have selected. If a lesson is full, you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted for the next available session.

Thompson Boat Center Rowing Programs