FAQs

SCHEDULE:

Mon–Tue: 6:00–8:15 am
Wed: OFF
Thu–Fri: 6:00–8:15 am
Sat: 7:15–10:00 am

WHERE WE TRAIN:

Julian B. Lane Park (JBL)
Tampa Prep Pavilion

For additional questions, please contact us at tpcrew.communications@gmail.com

TEAM BASICS

  • Head Coach: Chris Van Dyke
    Girls' Head Coach: Charlie Will
    Assistant Coach: Megan Lukebeck
    Freshman Coach: Amberlynn Young
    Volunteer Coach: Jim Preston

  • We currently have ~35-40 Upper School Athletes

  • NO! We encourage any and all students to come try the sport of rowing! We have seasoned coaches that will teach technique and provide the training to get you safely on the water.

EXPECTATIONS

    • Be supportive!

    • Consistent practice attendance & proper communication to coaches for excused absences. Regattas especially!!!!

    • Full engagement in practices and completion of workouts.

    • Punctuality and arriving on time! 2hr 15 mins is a short practice window, we need every minute.

    • Being accountable to yourselves and others; communication and meeting expectations.

  • Support the needs and goals of your athlete(s):

    • Practice

    • Sleep

    • Nutrition

    Volunteer at regattas:

    • Signup Genius links will be sent out leading up to each competition, and we need support from the family of each athlete!

    • Expectation is to volunteer for at least one regatta, but we value your help as much as possible; setup and breakdown are critical needs for the team.

How are boat lineups selected?

In this sport, we fill “Top-Down” when making boat lineups. Those with the best erg scores, general fitness, attendance and attitude are most likely to be considered for lineups first.

What uniforms and/or equipment do I need?

Athletic closed toed shoes, a water bottle, athletic clothes, and spandex/ rowing trou!

What are the Facilities & Equipment?

  • We launch boats from Tampa River Center at Julian B Lane Park

  • We use ergometers (rowing machines) and land/resistance training at Tampa Prep

  • Vespoli boat program, oars, updated fleet

When is Fall Season?

August 25 - December 20

What is included with Fall Season Dues?

  • Equipment and maintenance

  • Coaches Salaries

  • Regatta Entry Fees

  • Some transportation to venues (out of town/state)

  • Hotel stays for some regattas

  • Food at regattas (breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day including families in attendance). Dinners for overnight stays.

  • Team T Shirt for athletes/Captains merch

  • Towing expenses (including gas)

  • Club Dues: $1,700 - submit checks to Parent Board member payable to “Tampa Preparatory School” with “Fall Rowing & Child’s Name” in the memo line

    • Tampa Prep Finance only accepts checks, no credit cards

    • Due Date: Returning Athletes Monday August 4th / New Athletes Friday, September 5th

What are the expenses for Spring Season?

  • FOOD

  • Lodging for State Championships (Sculling for selected athletes & Sweep for all)

  • Tent Rental Fees at some regattas

  • End of Year Banquet: Food/refreshments and decorations

  • Gifts for Seniors and Seniors’ Moms

  • Chuck Wagon Restocking

  • ~$600/athlete OR ~$900/athlete depending upon attending 1 or 2 of the Championship regattas. All athletes on the team are expected to attend at least one Championship regatta next April.

  • Will be charged to your Tampa Prep student’s account in May