Syracuse Chargers Rowing

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Please note:

Updates or changes to these rules and guidelines will be posted in the boathouse.
It is your responsibility to read them.

Failure to comply with these rules and guidelines may result in complete or partial suspension of membership privileges. There will be no refund of fees or dues.

Conduct

Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. This includes:

  • Verbal or physical abuse

  • Irresponsible use of the equipment, docks and boathouse area

  • Disrespect or disregard for other rowers

  • Obscene or belligerent language directed toward other rowers, coaches, rowing officials or members of the community who are using the park or waterways

Members subject to, or witness to, poor conduct may file a grievance against another member, coach, program participant or guest. Offenders will be subject to action by the Board of Directors according to the Grievance Procedure in the SCRC by-laws.

Use of Equipment

  • Club equipment is available to all members. Please use the boats that have been designated to your program.

  • Sign-up calendars are posted in the boathouse for practice times.

  • Boats used for Charger Programs are reserved for that program on the days and evenings when they are needed.

  • Racers take precedence over other users.

  • Boat reservation is for 1½ hours maximum, and may be made no longer than one week in advance.

  • If reserved boats are not in use within 15 minutes of the reserved time, then the boat becomes available to others.

  • If the boat leaves late, it still must return within 1½ hours of the original sign-up time.

  • All rowers must sign in and out in the logbook located in the boathouse.

  • Boats depart the dock heading towards the river. Boats return from the direction of the lake.

  • No equipment may be altered or personalized without permission of the Board.

  • Club boats must be rinsed or wiped down after each use.

  • Rowers are responsible for leaving all equipment in good rowing condition.

  • Any damage to equipment or missing parts must be reported to the coach or Board Member.

  • Damaged equipment may not be used.

  • Club equipment designated to a high school program must be maintained by that high school during the spring season.(Replacement fins and hardware must be purchased by the school.)

Incident Reports

All occurrences of personal injuries must be reported immediately to the Executive Director or a Board Member.

Incident reports forms must be completed and filed for any incident resulting in:

  • Personal Injury
  • Extensive damage to equipment

membership information contact - Lyn Hathaway


Safety

  • All rowers must be able to swim.

  • Junior rowers must be accompanied by a coach at all times.

  • Absolutely no rowing is allowed 15 minutes before sunrise or 15 minutes after sunset without adequate lighting. There must be a light on both ends of the boat and all coaching launches must have lights. Scullers must attach a light to their hat or collar.

  • No rowing in the fog.

  • All coxed boats must go out with a coxswain.

  • There must be an experienced coxswain and/or at least two experienced sweep rowers in any master’s boat practicing without a coach.

  • Inexperienced rowers using club singles and doubles must follow the “Rule of Four Oars.” Two singles or two pairs must go out together and maintain sight of each other during the row. Experienced scullers are encouraged to adhere to the “rule of four” in colder weather.

  • Rowers and coaches will be attentive to, and obey, the safety rules and guidelines provided by USRA and posted in the Club boathouse. Site and season specific rules may also be posted.

  • If a boat should capsize, do NOT leave the boat and attempt to swim to shore. Stay with the boat. Wait for your coach’s instructions or push your boat to shore.

  • Rowers failing to observe these rules shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
Equipment For
Races and Regattas
  • Coaches or rowers who wish to use SCRC equipment at races and regattas must submit their request for Board approval. Reservations for equipment should be made at least two weeks before the event.

  • Under no circumstances can SCRC equipment be used by non-members without the direct supervision of a member and the consent of the Board.

  • Individuals or crews using equipment at away races are responsible for the rigging and de-rigging, transportation, loading, unloading and re-rigging of the equipment (within 24 hours of return).

  • Lost equipment will be replaced at the expense of those who borrowed it.

  • Members and coaches taking equipment to races must be in communication with other groups who are sharing the boats and oars for practices.

  • If a conflict exists, priority will be given to crews consisting entirely of Charger members rather than “composite crews.”
    Other issues concerning equipment will be resolved on a case-by-case basis by the Board.

  • The Board will review requests to loan equipment to other organizations on a case-by-case basis.

Boathouse Rules

  • It is every member’s responsibility to keep the boathouse, grounds and docks neat.

  • All boats, oars, equipment and tools must be returned to their designated places.

  • Unclaimed clothes will be washed and donated to charity.

  • Doors must be locked and lights turned off when you are the last to leave the boathouse area.

  • All members are expected to have respect for others’ equipment.

  • No alterations or changes to the structure can be made without Board approval.

  • Club equipment takes precedence over private equipment when allocating space. All boats not owned by the Syracuse Chargers will be assessed a “Racking Fee” and are stored at the owner’s risk. They are not covered under the club’s insurance policy. Boats will only be stored for “active members.”