enrolled students
I have never rowed before. Can I still join the team?
Of course! Nearly 75% of the team never rowed before coming to Notre Dame. We’re looking for tough, fit athletes who want to compete. Our rowers all played widely different sports in high school - or none at all. What they all have in common is a desire to take on a challenge and put on a Notre Dame uniform.
Who does Notre Dame compete against?
We race around the country against a variety of teams, including varsity programs. Schools such as Michigan, Virginia, UCLA, and many more are on the schedule for this coming year. Expect to train to beat some of the best collegiate rowing has to offer.
Will this impact my academic performance?
Frankly, it shouldn’t. Like anything else you will get involved in on Notre Dame’s campus, there is a time commitment attached to rowing. However, historically the team’s average GPA has been well above the University’s norm. Our recent graduates are firmly represented in top medical and graduate schools, placed at top companies in finance, accounting, and engineering, and continue to help others in service programs. You can achieve at a high level in the classroom and on the water - and we expect you to.
Where and when do we row?
The team rows out of the McConnell Family Boathouse, located 1.5 miles south of campus on the St. Joseph River. Opened in 2016, the boathouse is a multimillion-dollar building that is home to some of the best facilities in the country. As for when, novice rowers should expect to practice in the fall for five days a week during the evening.
When can I start?
Details are still being finalized for the upcoming season but information sessions will be held at the McConnell Family Boathouse at the beginning of the semester. In the meantime, feel free to send an email to our Head Coach Jack Newell (undmensrowing@gmail.com) or fill out our recruiting form below!