be part of the team
Life as a Marquette rower
The practices and seasons from rivers to regattas.
practice makes perfect
Our team
• Men’s and women’s teams, mostly shared practices
• Varsity squads practice five days a week in the morning
• Novice team schedules are flexible
• After completing one full year of novice, our athletes automatically move up to become varsity
• Coxswains sit at either the bow or the stern or the boat, motivating the rowers, steering the course, and checking technique along the way
Get on board!
Novice
Year One
Learn the stroke on a flexible schedule, race your first regattas, and move up automatically after one full year.
Varsity
Year Two and Beyond
Five morning practices a week and faster boats with disciplined and motivated athletes.
Coxswains
Both Squads
The voice in the boat. Coxswains are assigned to race with either the men’s or women’s squad.
Fall & spring
Mornings on the water
Home base is the Menomonee River. Varsity crews arrive at the boathouse at 5:15 AM and are on the water until 7:00 AM, four weekdays a week.
On Saturdays, the men’s and women’s teams trade off two-hour slots — typically 7:00–9:00 AM and 9:00–11:00 AM. Beautiful sunrises on the water are a perk of practice.
Winter
Prepping for spring races
Winter is a mix of challenging interval workouts, steady-state rowing, and partner competitions, prepping for the Spring season.
Men’s and women’s squads alternate between morning and evening session: 5:15–7:00 AM and 6:00–7:45 PM. Each squad still practices five times a week.
Humphrey Hall
Winter erg room
5×
sessions per squad, per week
AM / PM
5:15–7:00 AM · 6:00–7:45 PM, squads alternating
land ho!
time off the water
Marquette Crew fosters a close network of student athletes inside and outside the boats. Events include frequent team dinners, our annual Thanksgiving celebration, formals, volleyball, and collaborations with Marquette’s other water sports teams.
Our rowers build tight friendships with one another, and that welcoming environment fosters a strong team bond.
Ready to row?
Your seat in the boat is open.
No tryouts, no cuts, no experience required. We look forward to meeting you!
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