Tryout Location: Central Diesel Power Company Boathouse, 4220 Blair St., Hazelwood, PA 15207

 

The 2026 Central Catholic Middle School Crew program tryout schedule is as follows:

• A. Tuesday, September 8, 2026 5:45PM - 6:30PM at the CDPC boathouse, 4220 Blair St., Hazelwood  — 1 mile run; height/weight/wingspan measurement
   
• B. Wednesday, September 9, 2026 5:45PM - 6:30PM at the CDPC boathouse, 4220 Blair St., Hazelwood —500m erg; 1min max bench row w/65lbs; 1min max box jumps

Boys should come both tryout days prepared to exercise rain or shine. Dress to run each day. Coxswains candidates are required to complete the tryout physical assessments. 

 

We have spots for up to 16 rowers and 2 coxswains; however, as with years past, we reserve the right to cut down to 8 rowers and 1 coxswain depending on candidate performance during tryouts. 

Wear/Bring to Tryouts: Your son should wear non-baggy athletic shorts, a T-shirt, and running shoes. Bring a water bottle, sunglasses, and/or a cap.  You may drop your son off or stay. The boathouse can be a bit tricky to find.  Please use the address above to locate the street where you can park (Blair St). We will have varsity team members to help direct you to the boathouse. You cannot drive to the boathouse; it is on a dirt/gravel path/road off of Blair St. Please do NOT drive down the dirt road to pick up/drop off; access is restricted.

 

Boys should attend both days of the tryouts. However, if there is a conflict on one of the days, please let us know, and we can work to accommodate.

 

SUMMARY TRAINING PLAN

·      Week 1 - Tryouts (Physiological Testing 1); Basic technique, flexibility and fitness (Barge and land)

·      Week 2 - Basic technique, flexibility and fitness (Barge and land)

·      Week 3 - Basic technique, flexibility and fitness (Barge and land)

·      Week 4 - Introduction to Racing Shells; Basic technique, flexibility and fitness (Barge and land)

·      Week 5 - Physiological Testing 2; Intermediate technique, flexibility and fitness  (Racing shell and land)

·      Week 6 - Intermediate technique, flexibility and fitness  (Racing shell and land)

·      Week 7 - Crew Selection (if necessary) and Race Preparation (Racing shell and land)

·      Week 8 – Lukas Cup RACE (Racing shell @ TRRA Washington’s Landing) [opponents TBA])