How to Join Spartan Crew

Jul 07, 2026

Welcome to Spartan Crew

Register with WSHS Athletics & Submit an Up-to-Date Physical

FCPS requires this before any athletic participation or tryout

All Athletes must complete the WSHS Athletics registration every school year and provide an up-to-date physical every 14 months.
- Here is the most recent physical form required by FCPS. VHSL Physical form
There is a new athletic registration and forms system being implemented by FCPS for the 26-27 school year. Look for an email in your inbox from FCPS regarding Final Forms. More information will be listed here when that system is up.

Swim Test

New Rowers and New Coxswains ONLY will need to complete a Swim Test before going on the water for Learn-to-Row or the Spring Racing Season.
Swim tests for the Fall Learn-to-Row season will be held at South Run Recreational Facility for several weekends in the fall. Dates will be listed here when scheduled.
Swim tests for the Spring season will be scheduled for one weekend in January and one weekend in February.

If you can not make these days, please email Spartan Crew Admin for alternatives.

Create or Update a Spartan Rowing Account

This places you on our roster and communication system, and is where you will pay dues for the Spring Season.

No dues are required for Learn-to-Row or Winter Workouts

Please sign up for our interest form on the website's Home Page to receive emails about upcoming registrations.
No cost, Fall Learn-to-Row/Green Days, and Winter Workouts registration will open near the start of the school year.
Spring Rowing Registration will open in November.

Transportation

Watch here for a link to a form to sign up for carpools to the Sandy Run Boathouse for Learn-to-Row and for the Spring Practice season.
Please contact the Spartan Transportation Coordinator if you need assistance. We want to make sure that everyone has a ride to practice.

Learn More about Spartan Crew at:
Spartan Crew Information Night Slides 2025-2026 (link)

Show up for Learn-to-Row and Winter Conditioning! Begins Winter 2026

Spartan Crew Information Night, Date TBA, WSHS Cafeteria.
Open House, Date TBA @ Sandy Run Boathouse

Novice Night, Date TBA @WSHS Cafeteria