Thompson Boat Center-Masters 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 Masters Sweep Program is offered at Thompson Boat Center for individuals who have previous sweep rowing and community and recreational experience. To be able to compete as a master, an individual must be at least 27 years of age, although this is not required for participation in the TBC masters program. TBC masters rowers vary in age from mid-twenties to 50+ years of age.

Competitions include local races such as the Crab Feast Regatta, The Head of The Potomac and away races such as The Royal Canadian Henley, Diamond States Masters, Masters Nationals and The Head of The Charles. For schedule of tentative races go to the Thompson Boat Center Calendar section.

All TBC community and recreational program rowers must be members of USRowing to participate in USRowing events.

All rowers competing in away racing competition must sign a waiver (61KB/2 pgs) before being allowed to join TBC racing programs. Coxswains are not required to pay for program participation but are also required to sign a waiver.

Sign-up begins March 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

How to register:

Online Registation:

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