Crew practice is after school on weekdays until about 6:30 pm, and Saturday mornings.  On school days, activity buses are available from the schools to the Boathouse, and to return after practice. If you want to come and watch practice, please be careful to stay clear of the boat bays and the dock when the team is moving shells onto and off the water.

Because of limited parking at the Boathouse, the buses load for the return trip at the other end of Oronoco Park, near where Pendleton Street turns right into Union.  (Click the photo at right.)  Parents are also requested to pick up rowers at this spot, rather than causing traffic jams at the Boathouse parking lot.  A coach will be at the pickup spot until everyone is gone.   

As the season gets under way, teams will schedule Saturday practice and morning practice for some boats.  During spring break, athletes should expect two practices a day, as this is the period when tremendous progress is made toward going fast. 

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All athletes must take and successfully complete one swim test prior to being on the water. Swim Tests will be held on the Fridays before the season begins.

Swim Tests are held at Chinquappin Rec Center adjacent to ACHS Main Campus, and consist of 100m swim and 2 minutes of treading water.

• Friday Feb 9, 4:00-4:30pm
• Friday Feb 16, 4:00-4:30pm
• Friday Feb 23, 4:00-4:30pm

All swim tests are conducted at Chinquapin Rec. Center adjacent to Alexandria City High School.