The Tempe Junior Crew Fall Season starts on Monday, August 28, 2023 and ends early December. A virtual team and parent meeting will be held via Google Meets on Sunday, August 27th at 2:00 PM to review details for the upcoming season. If you have not yet received an invitation or link for the meeting and are planning to participate, please send an email requesting access to membership@tempejuniorcrew.org.
For NEW ROWERS (including 2023 summer rowers) only, Intro Week is from Monday through Thursday, August 28 – September 1, 2023 from 4-6:30p and Saturday September 2, 2023 from 8-10a.
Fall Registration for all Tempe Junior Crew Rowers:
All steps must be completed before a rower can attend practice. Please read carefully.
We will have only 1 registration form for all rowers. TJC athletes who were on the TJC team for the 2022/23 season or 2023 summer can skip step 1 only.
If you did NOT row with TJC for the Fall/Winter of 2022 or Spring/Summer of 2023 please follow all of these steps to register for the season. This includes new rowers and athletes who have rowed with other clubs.
ALL STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF THE SEASON
Step 1 – Float Test
All Tempe Junior Crew rowers must have a Float Test on file with us. If your rower has previously rowed with Tempe Junior Crew, they should have a Float Test already on file and you can skip this step (please confirm that this is the case by emailing membership@tempejuniorcrew.com first).
If your rower has not previously rowed with Tempe Junior Crew, then we must receive a completed Float Test Form. If you have previously rowed with another club, we will accept a copy of the float test they have on file. Have your coach send an email to membership@tempejuniorcrew.com stating that you have previously completed a float test and are a proficient swimmer. If you are unable to do so you will need to complete a Float Test.
Call ahead to make an appointment with your local public pool, gym, or YMCA to inquire about Float Test availability for free or no more than $25. Several participants have been able to complete their tests at the Kiwanis Pool in Tempe, Cactus Aquatic & Fitness Center in Scottsdale, Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center in Scottsdale, or with Certified Arizona Aquatic Club Coach Denise (602)799-9952 in Chandler. Float Tests must be completed in a pool under the supervision of a lifeguard certified by the American Red Cross.
Please download the Float Test Form for additional information.
Once completed, Float Test Forms should be scanned and emailed as a PDF to membership@tempejuniorcrew.com. If you don’t have a scanner available to you, consider downloading an easy-to-use scanning app to your phone like Adobe Scan. As a last resort, if you do not have access to a scanner or a smartphone that will work with one of these apps, please snap a photo and send by email to the address above.
Download: Float Test Form
Step 2 – USRowing Membership
Each rower MUST have a USRowing Championship Membership that is valid through December 31, 2023.
- New rowers must purchase a Championship Membership
- DO NOT SIGN UP FOR JUST A BASIC MEMBERSHIP. The Basic Membership does not include the insurance Tempe Junior Crew requires in order to allow your participation.
- Current rowers must ensure that they have Championship Membership and that it does not expire before December 31, 2023.
- All rowers must make sure that Tempe Junior Crew is listed as the Member’s Organization. Tempe Junior Crew’s Club Code is B6ATY.
Go to: US Rowing Join or Renew Membership
Step 3 – Sign an electronic copy of the Waivers and Rules Packet
Each rower and parent/guardian must read and sign (in all applicable places) the Waivers and Rules Packet. These waivers will be good through Summer 2024.
The signed waiver and rules packet can be emailed to membership@tempejuniorcrew.com.
Download: 2023 Fall through 2024 Summer TJC Waivers and Rules Packet
Step 4 – Review the 2023-2024 Tempe Junior Crew Parent/Athlete Handbook
Please download the Tempe Junior Crew Parent/Athlete Handbook. Parents and rowers will both need to sign an acknowledgment in the Waivers Packet that the handbook has been reviewed.
Download: Tempe Junior Crew Parent/Athlete Handbook
Step 5 -Complete TJC’s Fall Registration Application
Each rower must complete a Fall Registration Application below. Your rower will need to have a valid USRowing Championship Membership number and expiration date before filling out the application. You will also need your rower’s medical insurance information.
Fill Out: Tempe Junior Crew 2023 Fall Team Application
Step 6 – Uniform Store
The seasonal dues includes a required TJC Gear Package from RegattaSport this year: a performance short sleeve shirt, hat or visor, backpack, and unisuit. Additional items can be purchased separately at the team store, and that link will be provided at a later time. Please click this link to order your required gear: GEAR PACKAGE
Step 7 – Fees
TJC is committed to diversity and seeks to create a welcoming environment for everyone. We will help any athlete demonstrating financial need and do not want the fee to be a barrier to their participation. In this case, please see “Scholarships” on the TJC website.
Full Season Membership: TJC has three levels of rowing: Developmental, Junior Varsity, and Varsity. Coach Peter decides who is on what team and whether they practice 3 or 5 days per week. The price for all teams is $1,400. The dues reflect a $50 inflationary increase from 2022. There will be an option to purchase additional unisuits and other items via an online store. Please add your rower(s) name in the memo field for payments.
PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD: $1400 with Zelle to payment@tempejuniorcrew.org.
Alternative PAYMENT METHOD: $1443 with PayPal to payment@tempejuniorcrew.org. All PayPal payments include the service fee.
Two Week Trial Membership: New rowers can try out TJC by signing up for a two week trial membership on or after August 22, 2023. The two week trial membership costs $200 (Fee will be applied to full membership if rower continues with TJC). Please note that the Introduction to Row (ITR) fee does not apply to full membership.
PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD: $200 with Zelle to payment@tempejuniorcrew.org
Alternative PAYMENT METHOD: $207 with PayPal to payment@tempejuniorcrew.org
Step 8 – Participate in the Parent/Team Meeting and the TJC Meet and Greet Party
The Parent/Athlete Virtual Meeting will take place on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 2pm. All rowers and at least one parent/guardian should participate.
TJC Fall Season Meeting
Sunday, August 20 · 2:00 – 3:00pm
Time zone: America/Phoenix
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yin-
Or dial: (US) +1 252-394-8329 PIN: 493 106 998#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/yin-zznp-nmi?
Registration questions should be directed to membership@tempejuniorcrew.org.
Sunday, August 27 12 PM to 2 PM at Mod Pizza in Tempe Market Place (click link below)