Our Sweep teams are made up of Masters, Competitive, and Novice Rowers. You will have the opportunity to row in 4s and 8s. Please fill out form below:
Dates:
-Annual Membership - Regular Season (weather permitting): April 2026 - September 2026
-Head Race Season: September 2026 - November 2026
Practice Schedules for 2026:
Masters
- Wednesdays: Coached technique practice at 6:00 PM.
- Saturdays: Uncoached practice at 10:00 AM.
Novice
- Start Date: June 13th - July 25th
- Duration: 6 Saturdays (excluding July 4th)
- Time: 8:30 AM
Competitive Schedule:
- Tuesdays: Coached technique practice at 6:00 PM.
- Saturdays: Uncoached practice.
- May Schedule: Practice starts at 8:30 AM.
- Post-May Schedule: On the water by 6:30 AM.
Sign up on Spond, 24 hours prior to practice time. Please download the app. Contact [email protected], if you need assistance.
Please arrive to practice 15 minutes early to ensure that we are on the water on time.
Competitive:
Our Competitive group includes people from fresh out of our novice program (with a recommendation) all the way up to seasoned racers. Focusing on technique, speed and conditioning, it's a group that likes to row in various races across Ohio. They row a competition-focused practice on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings. Competitive teams often schedule extra practices among team members.
Masters:
Our Masters group features an equally wide array of people as the Competitive team. The Masters team likes recreational rows around Portage Lakes, occasionally competing the SRL out of Cleveland and other races. They row Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
Novice:
Novice will row on Saturdays. If just beginning your rowing adventure or if you have been out for some time or are not ready to move up feel free to sign up for our Novice session.
Dues for 2026:
~Annual Membership - Regular Season for Masters and Competitive levels for the regular rowing season (April-September 27, 2026): $575.00 Base with $38.81 tax = $613.81
~Fall Extension - Rowing and Sculling Membership from September 28, 2026 to November (weather permitting)
$122.76 ($115.00 Base and $7.76 tax)
~Early Bird Option - Includes the Annual Membership and Fall Extension, discounted $25 if registered and paid by April 30, 2026. $709.89 ($665.00 Base and $44.89 tax)
~Good Faith Membership - Full year membership for individuals who will not be rowing but would like to remain an active member of the Portage Lakes Rowing Association. $53.38 ($50.00 base and $3.38 tax)
~Annual Member Rack Space Rental - Rental of one (1) boat rack. An Annual Membership must be purchased separately to receive this price. $160.13 ($15.00 base and $10.13 tax)
~Good Faith Member Rack Space Rental - Rental of one (1) boat rack without purchase of an Annual Membership. A Good Faith Membership must be purchased, and proof of active US Rowing Membership must be provided for insurance purposes $260.88 ($250.00 base and $16.88 tax)
Click here to register: https://forms.gle/EYto8AhRnrnbTgSv9
Dates:
-Annual Membership - Regular Season (weather permitting): April 2026 - September 2026
-Head Race Season: September 2026 - November 2026
Practice Schedules for 2026:
Masters
- Wednesdays: Coached technique practice at 6:00 PM.
- Saturdays: Uncoached practice at 10:00 AM.
Novice
- Start Date: June 13th - July 25th
- Duration: 6 Saturdays (excluding July 4th)
- Time: 8:30 AM
Competitive Schedule:
- Tuesdays: Coached technique practice at 6:00 PM.
- Saturdays: Uncoached practice.
- May Schedule: Practice starts at 8:30 AM.
- Post-May Schedule: On the water by 6:30 AM.
Sign up on Spond, 24 hours prior to practice time. Please download the app. Contact [email protected], if you need assistance.
Please arrive to practice 15 minutes early to ensure that we are on the water on time.
Competitive:
Our Competitive group includes people from fresh out of our novice program (with a recommendation) all the way up to seasoned racers. Focusing on technique, speed and conditioning, it's a group that likes to row in various races across Ohio. They row a competition-focused practice on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings. Competitive teams often schedule extra practices among team members.
Masters:
Our Masters group features an equally wide array of people as the Competitive team. The Masters team likes recreational rows around Portage Lakes, occasionally competing the SRL out of Cleveland and other races. They row Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
Novice:
Novice will row on Saturdays. If just beginning your rowing adventure or if you have been out for some time or are not ready to move up feel free to sign up for our Novice session.
Dues for 2026:
~Annual Membership - Regular Season for Masters and Competitive levels for the regular rowing season (April-September 27, 2026): $575.00 Base with $38.81 tax = $613.81
~Fall Extension - Rowing and Sculling Membership from September 28, 2026 to November (weather permitting)
$122.76 ($115.00 Base and $7.76 tax)
~Early Bird Option - Includes the Annual Membership and Fall Extension, discounted $25 if registered and paid by April 30, 2026. $709.89 ($665.00 Base and $44.89 tax)
~Good Faith Membership - Full year membership for individuals who will not be rowing but would like to remain an active member of the Portage Lakes Rowing Association. $53.38 ($50.00 base and $3.38 tax)
~Annual Member Rack Space Rental - Rental of one (1) boat rack. An Annual Membership must be purchased separately to receive this price. $160.13 ($15.00 base and $10.13 tax)
~Good Faith Member Rack Space Rental - Rental of one (1) boat rack without purchase of an Annual Membership. A Good Faith Membership must be purchased, and proof of active US Rowing Membership must be provided for insurance purposes $260.88 ($250.00 base and $16.88 tax)
Click here to register: https://forms.gle/EYto8AhRnrnbTgSv9