What is the cost of the program? What expenses will I need to cover?

There is a $300 program fee for participation in the program. Craftsbury will provide coaching, boats, entry fees, competition uniforms, food, and housing accommodations. Craftsbury will also provide full travel support with the potential exception of U23 Worlds. If a crew makes the U23 National Team, Craftsbury will aim to provide as much support as a USRowing Camp athlete would receive; but, this may not cover the entire cost of the trip. The generosity of the program is offset by all rowers working 14 hours per week at the Center. All room and board privileges are contingent on the upkeep and cleaning of your housing facility and completing all job assignments in a timely fashion.

What will the work opportunities be like?

Work may include any of the following:

• Various projects related to helping Craftsbury become more sustainable. These could include analysis of current heating/power systems, improved management of property, and production of local food on property.

• Projects that support the Craftsbury sculling program in general: helping coach local juniors and masters, maintaining the fleet, and babysitting for children of rowing coaches and campers.

• Meeting needs of the Outdoor Center such as caretaking of facilities, gardening, trail work, chopping wood, etc.

• Other Projects TBD. Participants will be encouraged

Other than rowing gear, what should I bring to Craftsbury?

Athletes are strongly encouraged to bring:

• Heart Rate Monitor and Heart Rate strap

• Stroke or Speed Coach with harness, plastic holder, and pick up magnet - impeller is optional

• Small tool bag containing an adjustable wrench, 7/16 wrench, 10 mm wrench, regular and Phillips head screwdriver, and a metric tape measure

• Running shoes, hat for rowing, and workout gear

• Log book for recording workouts and personal performance data

• A set of slings if you bring your own shell

• Mountain bike and helmet if you do not have a vehicle

Applicants are encouraged to note the questions regarding gear sizes- and the like- on their application as well.

What kind of erg score do I need?

Our program tries to develop people at various parts in their journey. As such, the standards for someone going to trials are different than the standards for someone newer to the sport.

If you’re newer to the sport and getting some of your first exposure to small boats, then we look at your application in a very holistic manner.

If you’re attending our program to be competitive at trials and the U23 World Championships, then we expect you to meet or exceed the following standards.

Women:

• 130 - 7:31.8

• 140 - 7:14.6

• 150 - 7:08.0

• 160 - 7:01.9

• 170 - 6:56.3

• 180 - 6:51.0

• 190 - 6:46.1

Men:

• 160 - 6:21.5

• 170 - 6:16.4

• 180 - 6:11.7

• 190 - 6:07.2

• 200 - 6:03.1

• 210 - 5:59.2

• 220 - 5:55.5

Do I have to be in college? Is there a minimum age requirement?

The program is geared primarily toward athletes that have completed at least one year of college. Occasionally, exceptions will be made.

When are applications due?

We have rolling admissions. We aim to announce the initial acceptances by mid April. Start your application

How many athletes can the program serve?

We plan on serving around 8-12 athletes each summer.

I was planning on applying to selection camp too. Is that a problem?

Absolutely not! We love big boats too; and, if being on the podium as a U23 World Champion in the 8+ or the 4- is at the top of your current list of athletic goals, we support that 100%. That being said, we also believe wholeheartedly that the surest way to prepare yourself to contribute to victories in big boats is by mastering the single and the pair. We encourage applicants to consider what is in their best interest for the short-term and long-term of their rowing careers. If you’re an athlete with more than one year of U23 eligibility remaining, you may get more out of spending a summer racing in small boats than you will out from a summer of seat racing at selection camp. The choice- of course- is yours; but, we’ll bet the farm that at the end of a season with the Green Racing Project, you’ll be a much more effective rower in every boat class, for the rest of your rowing career.

What is the end of summer take away for athletes?

Coaches will review pre-camp goals with athletes and will provide a final evaluation of the athletes' fitness and rowing proficiencies in the three small boats. Athletes who compete in summer racing will receive race review and evaluation from their coaches. At the conclusion of the summer program, each athlete will have a clear understanding of where they are and what needs to be accomplished to move to the next level.

What kind of boats does the program have? Can I bring my own boat?

The GRP has a fleet of pairs/doubles, a quad, several singles, and access to additional singles and other small boats when they are not in use for the COC's Weekly Sculling Camp. If available, you are encouraged to bring the shell you have been training in prior to coming to Craftsbury.

What athletes have attended the program?

Check out our alumni (coming soon).