Thank you for your interest in the Braves Rowing team! 

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Braves Rowing, Inc. (BRI) is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates Boone Crew, the Boone High School rowing team established in 1985 by a group of Boone High School students.

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Financial Disclosure: Crew is an expensive sport. Unlike other high school team sports, crew is not funded by the school, district, county, or state. The team is self-sustaining and must operate as a nonprofit entity. While the families of each athlete pay membership dues to be part of the team, this income only covers basic operating costs, such as coaching salaries, insurance, equipment maintenance and boathouse utilities. Fundraising is critical to keeping dues to a minimum and is part of every athlete/family's commitment to the team. In addition to membership dues and fundraising, each athlete/family is responsible for uniform purchase, TL Park pass fees, regatta fees and also their own travel expenses when the team participates in out-of-town events. These expenses include hotel accommodations, food, and transportation costs and may range from $200-$500 per out-of-town regatta.  Athletes/families may choose to opt-out of the more expensive, out-of-state regattas if the cost doesn't work for their particular situation. A separate financial commitment acknowledgment form is a required part of the registration process.

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The steps below outline the registration process for BRI's rowing program. A completed registration packet, a sports physical, ECG clearance (required once every 4 years), swim certification (new rowers), and a non-refundable $150 registration fee are required to participate.  The registration fee covers team US Rowing membership, and other administrative expenses. 

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Any questions, please contact the Registrar at registrar@boonerowing.com