GOT GRIT?

...then you should try out for the UCF Division I Women's Rowing team!

No previous rowing experience is required.

Fill out our questionnaire here!

What type of athlete are you looking for?
We are looking for future rowers and coxswains.

Rowers: 
We are looking for female athletes who are 5’9” or taller, love to work hard, have a competitive mindset, and are a great team player. Past successful walk-ons have been heavily involved in athletics during high school, have been captains of their team, and are looking to continue an athletic career in college.

Coxswains:
We are looking for females who are 5’4” or shorter, competitive, incredibly organized, and enjoy helping others perform at their best. The current coxswain weight is 121lbs. Generally, coxswains are at or under this weight.

What do I need to be eligible to try out?
You need to be female, enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours at UCF, have a copy of your health insurance (front and back), a completed physical and Sickle Cell blood test, and know how to swim.

What is the practice schedule?
In the beginning of fall, you will practice three times a week. We know you did not come to UCF thinking that you would pursue a Division I sport, so there will be more flexibility in the practice schedule during the fall semester. If you are to make the team, you will be fully integrated into our practice schedule consisting of one or two sessions per day Monday-Saturday during spring semester.

What can I do to prepare for tryouts?
Workout! Keep up your aerobic base by engaging in cardio activities such as running, biking, swimming. This will help you feel more prepared for tryouts.

I played sports in high school, but I am nervous that I am too old to learn a new sport and be good at it.
It’s normal to feel nervous, but every year, we have athletes racing at the Big XII Championships who walked on to our team with no previous rowing experience. Also, 10 of the 27 athletes on the 2024 US Olympic Roster walked on to their collegiate rowing team! As long as you work hard and have a good attitude, we will provide you with everything else you need to be successful.

Will this time commitment affect my academics?
Our current team members are able to successfully balance both rowing and their wide variety of majors (including engineering, business, and arts). We will have resources available to you to help you academically, such as academic advisors, tutors, study table spaces, and priority class scheduling.

How much does it cost to be on the team?
You pay no dues or fees as a Division I athlete. The only small expense that we cannot cover for you are the physical and the one-time NCAA Eligibility Center registration fee.

More questions? Contact Tess Thompson at rowing@ucfathletics.org