FIND YOUR PLACE ON OUR TEAM
We are actively searching for young women who love to compete and desire to excel athletically. This guide offers you a tour of our program and reveals the opportunities and excitement of being a NCAA Division I athlete.
“But,” you may say, “I’ve NEVER ROWED in my life! In fact, I’ve never even seen a rowing boat before.” Well, you’re no different than most of our current student athletes were not long ago. Many competed in volleyball, basketball, and other sports in high school and desired to stay active and competitive during college. Some had scholarship money offered to them elsewhere, but chose to join a NCAA Division I program that opened the door to a world class education and opportunities.
They discovered a new sport and passion as a member of the Dayton Flyers women’s rowing team.
The novice practice times vary in the fall to accommodate all of the new rowers who maybe didn't know they were going to become a varsity athlete. There will be a morning practice and an afternoon practice M-F, you pick the one that fits your schedule each day!
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DO I NEED EXPERIENCE?
No! Novice rowing is specifically for people in their first year of college rowing, 90 percent of whom have no previous rowing experience. Novice was created so that great high school athletes and non-athletes can have the chance to learn the sport and race against athletes of similar experience.
WHAT ABOUT MY GRADES?
Many incoming freshman are concerned about balancing academics with athletics. We have found just the opposite. The members of the Dayton Flyers Rowing team have a higher average grade point average than the student population.
WHAT TYPE OF ATHLETE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
We have had athletes of all shapes, sizes and from a variety of athletic backgrounds achieve great success as Dayton rowers. The things they have all had in common are a great desire to work hard and a passion for excellence. We are also looking for great athletes to serve as coxswains. These team members are the brain of a crew; steering the shell, implementing the race plan, and motivating the crew to victory.
WHAT DOES BEING A VARSITY ATHLETE MEAN?
At Dayton being a varsity athlete means many things. Some of the highlights include:
• Total funding for travel related to training and competition, including Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee and New Jersey.
• Complete medical attention for athletic related injuries
• A full array of academic counseling, tutoring, and support services
• In addition, being a Flyer athlete means having the opportunity to compete against the highest level of rowing competition in the country.
WHEN IS PRACTICE?
In the fall, the freshmen/novice practice in the afternoon/ early evening during the week and Saturday morning. Spring practices depend on class schedules.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO JOIN THE TEAM?
• Fill out an online questionnaire: Click here
• Please contact us at rowing@udayton.edu
• Watch for rowing information meetings when you come to campus and on
the rowing page at Daytonflyers.com
• Join the NCAA Eligibility Center: Click Here
WHAT IF I HAVE SOME ROWING EXPERIENCE?
Experienced freshmen go through the try-out process with rest of the group. We want to give everyone time to adjust to college life.
WHEN DOES THE VARSITY TEAM PRACTICE?
The varsity train in the morning (Monday-Saturday) and lift Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
DOES THE TEAM OFFER ATHLETIC AID?
While the team enjoys generous support from the athletic department, UD does not offer athletic aid for rowing.
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