Junior Winter 2025/26 Crew Registration

Welcome to BIR Junior Winter Season 

NEW ROWERS- PLEASE FILL THIS FORM OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY

The following items will be needed to complete this registration:

1. US Rowing Membership (Basic Membership is allowed for Winter, however if you have the intention of participating in Spring the Championship Membership is recommended since it is required for Spring and is valid for 1 year)
2. Upload simple headshot of your Junior Rower - to be used for coaches only to identify and get to know the kids 
3. Physical Examination Form - have as a file ready to upload. Required for each registration. (Sports Physical Form or date of upcoming appointment)
4. Rower present for required signatures 

WINTER SEASON INFO: 

Open to students in grades 9-12 

Please note that this Winter, we will run the Junior programs with two teams- Boys and Girls. The two teams will be mixed with the the novice and varsity. Winter is a great time for conditioning and community building! 

Fees: $695 (no dues required)

Fees are due the first day of practice with a hard deadline of November 24th. Failure to pay or to acquire financial support may result in the rower not being able to attend practice.

Winter Conditioning Schedule:

Girls' Team 

Monday:  3:45-5:15pm Erg @ BIR Boathouse

Tuesday:  3:45-5:15pm Training @ Elevate Strength and Conditioning

Wednesday:  3:45-5:15pm Erg @ BIR Boathouse

Thursday:  3:45-5:15pm Training @ Elevate Strength and Conditioning

Friday:  3:45-5:15pm Freaky Friday @ BIR Boathouse

 

Boys' Team

Monday:  3:45-5:15pm Training @ Elevate Strength and Conditioning

Tuesday:  3:45-5:15pm Erg @ BIR Boathouse Upstairs

Wednesday:  3:45-5:15pm Training @ Elevate Strength and Conditioning

Thursday:  3:45-5:15pm Erg @ BIR Boathouse

Friday:  3:45-5:15pm Freaky Friday @ BIR Boathouse

Note: Financial assistance is available to all families with demonstrated need. This is done confidentially. Learn more here: https://bainbridgerowing.org/scholarships/ or email accounting@bainbridgerowing.org for assistance.

HOLIDAY DATES (no practice): 

November 27th - November 28th

December 22nd - January 2nd 

(No School or BIR sessions on Monday, January 19th MLK Jr. Day)

LOCATIONS:

Bainbridge Island Rowing Boathouse

Waterfront Park

281 Brien Drive SE

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Elevate Strength and Conditioning

7865 NE Day Road West #202

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

 

 

REGISTRATION

ATHLETE INFORMATION

(IMPORTANT: this is used for team communications from the coach. If athlete doesn't have a cell phone, enter 000-0000000)

Parent/Guardian 1 Information

Parent/Guardian 2 Information

Please fill in this if you want this parent to receive communications about the team. This is especially helpful if the athlete resides in two households.

Additional Parent/Guardian Information

If you have additional parents/guardians that would like to be added to the email list for team communications. Please send their name and email address to: admin@bainbridgerowing.org 

Emergency Information

Who should we contact in the event of an emergency during a practice or regatta?

UPLOAD SIMPLE HEADSHOT OF YOUR JUNIOR ROWER: This will be used by the coaches to help identify and get to know the kids.

SPORTS PHYSICAL

All registrants will need to upload a signed WIAA Physical Examination Form, certifying fitness ability to participate in rowing activities. This form is to be completed by your physician. *Please be sure that the name and examination date is legible.

 

PHYSICALS ARE GOOD FOR 2 YEARS FROM EXAM DATE BUT NEED TO BE UPLOADED WITH EACH REGISTRATION.

 

If your student doesn't currently have a physical, use this link to print and have your Doctor sign the physical form listed on the BIR website. Physicians may have their own form which is fine. It just needs to be approved and signed by a physician.

 

Bainbridge Island Rowing Waiver of Liability

CONSENT AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY

 

IN CONSIDERATION of being given the opportunity to participate in any Bainbridge Island Rowing (hereinafter “BIR”) activities (“Activity or Activities”) I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin:

I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of rowing activities, both on water and land based; that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such Activity; and that I am a qualified and competent swimmer.

I FULLY UNDERSTAND that: (a) ROWING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE INHERENT RISKS AND DANGERS of communicable disease(s), serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death; and property damage ("Risks); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions, or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activity, the condition in which the Activity takes place, or the negligence of the Releasees named below; (c) by entering the premises and participating in rowing-related and sponsored activities that there are risks to me and to those with whom I interact of exposure, directly or indirectly, to communicable disease(s) including but not limited to the virus “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2)”, “COVID-19”, and/or any mutation or variation thereof; (d) there may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation in BIR Activities.

I AGREE AND WARRANT that I will examine and inspect each Activity in which I take part as a member of BIR and that if I observe any condition, which I consider to be unacceptably hazardous or dangerous, I will notify the proper authority in charge of the Activity and will refuse to take part in the Activity until the condition has been corrected to my satisfaction.

I AFFIRM I will comply with the BIR policies as they relate to communicable diseases.

I HEREBY RELEASE, discharge, and covenant not to sue BIR, its officers, directors, members, volunteers, employees, and agents (hereinafter “Releasees”) from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages of any kind or nature which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in BIR Activities, including claims caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, whether on the water or off, including negligent rescue operations.

I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS each of the Releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may occur as a result of such claim, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

By my electronic signature, I warrant that: (1) I have read this agreement and fully understand its terms and the fact that I will be giving up substantial rights; (2) I have signed this agreement freely and without inducement or assurances of any nature; (3) I intend for this to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law; (4) that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect; and (5) I understand that the terms of this release are unlimited in duration and cover any and all BIR Activities that I participate in now and at any time in the future.

 

Parental Consent and Waiver of Liability (If participant is under the age of 18):

 

AND I, the minor’s parent and/or legal guardian, understand the nature of rowing activities and the minor’s experience and capabilities and believe the minor to be qualified to participate in such activity.  I hereby release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS each of the Releasees from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on the minor’s account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations, and further agree that if, despite this release, I, the minor, or anyone on the minor’s behalf make a claim against any of the above Releasees, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS each of the Releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damages, or cost any may occur as the result of any such claim, to the fullest extent permitted by law. 

By my electronic signature, I warrant that: (1) I have read this agreement and fully understand its terms and the fact that I will be giving up substantial rights; (2) I have signed this agreement freely and without inducement or assurances of any nature; (3) I intend for this to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law; (4) that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.

 

Elevate Strength and Conditioning (Our offsite Training Gym)

WAIVER, RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

INTRODUCTION

In consideration for the use of services, facilities, or equipment provided by Elevate Strength and Conditioning,  d/b/a Elevate Strength Co., the undersigned participant hereby releases Elevate Strength and Conditioning, its subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers (and each of their respective heirs, assigns, and legal representatives), on behalf of the participant or his or her heirs, assigns, and legal representatives, from any and all liability for negligence, bodily injuries, death or property damage to participant, arising out of participant's use of, or presence upon property, or services of Elevate Strength and Conditioning. 

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

The participant at Elevate Strength and Conditioning understands, acknowledges, and agrees that activities such as weightlifting, weight training, bodyweight exercises, gymnastics, tumbling, and freerunning are potentially dangerous activities, and those activities can result in injury to the participant and/or damage to property or to third parties, and the participant is fully aware of the risks inherent in engaging in or observing any activity at or provided by Elevate Strength and Conditioning, no matter how careful the participants and staff, no matter what safety equipment is used, the risk cannot be eliminated. Risk can be reduced but never eliminated. 

The risk of injury includes, but is not limited to, minor injuries, such as bruising and more serious injuries, such as broken bones, dislocations, rhabdomyolysis, and muscle pulls. The risks include catastrophic injuries such as permanent paralysis or death. These can occur from landing or falls on the back, neck, or head, and other such occurrences. The participant may suffer such injuries while merely observing or being in the proximity to our activities as other participants may collide, land, or fall upon you. The participant is aware of the conditions of the facilities and that conditions may become more dangerous during the time the participant is using the premises. The participant voluntarily assumes all risk of loss, damage, or injury while on the premises. The participant acknowledges that there are various degrees of skill and experience required for the different activities and the participant will abide by the rules for the use of the various activities, including wearing all of the protective gear and equipment that is required for participation and will follow instructions of staff members. Failure to follow rules and instructions from staff may result in termination of participation in activities without refund and/or immediate removal from the facility.  

RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS

The participant agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Elevate Strength and Conditioning against, and hold it harmless from, any and all damages, actions, claims, judgments, costs of litigation and attorney's' fees which may result from the participants use of services or the presence on the property or facilities of Elevate Strength and Conditioning, including damage to the equipment used by Elevate Strength and Conditioning, or lessor's property.

AUTHORIZATION FOR TREATMENT AND USE OF MEDIA

I hereby authorize Elevate Strength and Conditioning to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention. All medical expenses incurred will be the responsibility of the participant or participant's family. By signing below, I certify to Elevate Strength and Conditioning that I have no physical condition or mental impairment that would be affected by participation in activities of Elevate Strength and Conditioning. I permit Elevate Strength and Conditioning to use any photographs, videotapes, motion picture recordings, or any other record taken while I am on the premises of Elevate Strength and Conditioning, or engaged in any activity or event sponsored, promoted, or organized by Elevate Strength and Conditioning for publicity, advertising, or any legitimate purpose. 

GOVERNING LAW

The entirety of this agreement will be governed by the applicable laws of the State of Washington. Any action brought to enforce the provisions of this agreement will be brought in the state court of Kitsap County and may be subject to applicable Mandatory Arbitration Rules. Participant shall bear his or her own costs and attorney's fees in pursuing such an action and may be liable for Elevate Strength and Conditioning attorneys' fees under the terms above.

By signing this waiver and assumption of risk and release, I acknowledge that I have read the above release and fully understand its contents. I agree to be bound by the terms of the release and understand that any and all risks, whether known or unknown, are expressly waived in advance. I certify that the participant is covered by insurance to cover any injury or damages I may suffer or cause, or else I agree to bear the costs for such injury or damage to myself, or others.

Authorization for Emergency Treatment

As Parent and/or Guardian of the named athlete, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minor’s life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed.

Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination and immunizations (i.e. tetanus shot) for the named athlete. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me.

Permission is also granted to Bainbridge Island Rowing and its affiliates including Directors, Coaches, and Team Parents to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the child’s admission to the medical facility.

Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season.

This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named minor child, in my absence.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Bainbridge Island Rowing (BIR) is an inclusive and welcoming place. As a member of BIR, I understand that my behavior and conduct is a reflection of BIR. I understand it is a privilege and not a right to be a part of the team.

BIR has adopted both the US Rowing SafeSport Policy as well as its own SafeSport policy in accordance with guidance from the US Center for SafeSport. 

• I will show respect at all times towards those within the BIR community (teammates, coaches, coxswains, staff, parents, chaperones, volunteers), the boathouse, and equipment. See BIR Member Expectations
• I understand that misconduct will not be tolerated. I will not bully, harass, or abuse (sexually, physically, verbally, or emotionally) anyone, in accordance with all laws and SafeSport policy. This includes derogatory comments or gestures.
• I understand that I also represent BIR in my online interactions and that all SafeSport rules around bullying and harassment also apply in that domain.
• I will refrain from all illegal activities including but not limited to underage drinking and drugs at BIR sponsored activities.
• I understand that any items construed as weapons are strictly prohibited at BIR sponsored activities.
• I will complete the annual SafeSport training required by USRowing and BIR.

 

I understand that this list is not exhaustive and that any incidents will be handled on a case-by-case basis to determine the appropriate course of action.

 

Disciplinary actions (steps may vary depending on severity of incident)

1. Verbal warning documented and shared with the SafeSport Coordinator.
2. Meeting with member, parents/guardians if applicable, Coach, and SafeSport Coordinator. Member will be suspended from all rowing and member privileges for up to two weeks.
3. Member privileges will be terminated for the remainder of the season; fees will be forfeited. The way forward will be determined by the Coach, Head Coach, member and parents/guardians if applicable.

 

Reporting/Grievance Procedures

Report incidents of misconduct to BIR through the organization’s Incident Report Form and/or the SafeSport Coordinator (safesport@bainbridgerowing.org).

Incidents of alleged sexual misconduct must be reported to local law enforcement (9-1-1) and US SafeSport; (833-587-7233).

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By signing below, I agree to this CODE of CONDUCT and understand that failing to comply will result in disciplinary actions as outlined above.

As parent(s)/guardian(s) of a BIR youth, I agree to uphold this code of conduct. By signing below I acknowledge my understanding of this code and the disciplinary actions set forth for failure to comply. 

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Since our founding in 2001, Bainbridge Island Rowing has managed to build not just our membership, but also BIR’s internal culture and our external reputation. We ask all our members to read, remember and respect these basic tenets of the BIR community:

1. BIR is a membership organization
   1. BIR needs the talents, contributions, and ownership of all members.
   2. Active committee participation by all members is encouraged.
   3. Where differences of opinion arise, please respect BIR’s processes for resolution.
   4. All members have a shared responsibility to contribute.
   5. No one speaks publicly on behalf of BIR, except as authorized by the Board.
2. Communication is essential
   1. BIR’s ethos is “Seek first to understand, before seeking to be understood.”
   2. Complaints should be respectfully addressed first to the issue’s primary party/parties.
   3. If the issue is with BIR policies, please first address a coach or board member.
   4. Everyone is busy, with many responsibilities; their time must be respected.
   5. Members are encouraged to refrain from calling beyond 9:00pm for BIR purposes.
3. Mutual respect is expected
   1. Among BIR members and the BIR community at large.
   2. Such respect must be reflected in both words and deportment.
   3. We are a multi-generational organization; adults and juniors must treat each other with mutual respect.
   4. Building and maintaining a positive reputation is always important to BIR.
   5. Members should keep in mind that their actions reflect on BIR’s position at large.
   6. All BIR members and coaches are always role models for new members of all ages.
4. Safety is paramount
   1. All established safety rules must be respected and observed
   2. Behavior on the water must be responsible at all times.
   3. Recklessness will not be tolerated and may result in suspension.
   4. Alcohol, tobacco and drug use are not compatible with safe rowing.
   5. As athletes using the public waterways, members must respect and observe the same protocols as all other boaters.
5. Boats, equipment, and facilities are important and expensive
   1. Responsible use is everyone’s obligation.
   2. Members are required to report equipment damage or failure to the person in charge of the row so that prompt repair can be made.
   3. Please also let the person in charge of each row know if any expected items are missing or not as expected.

Meeting or exceeding these expectations ensures the growth of our Kitsap County rowing community and maintains the positive benefits for all the members of Bainbridge Island Rowing.

Please remember – We Are All In This Boat Together.

USRowing Membership Info:

For our insurance purposes, all BIR participants MUST be valid members of USRowing. Join or renew your membership at USRowing.com

Team Name: Bainbridge Island Rowing

Use club code: KRCBC (case-sensitive) to be added to the BIR roster.

USRowing membership fees must be paid annually. 

• $55 for existing members 
• $65 for new members 

CAN'T REMEMBER YOUR USROWING MEMBERSHIP NUMBER? Instructions can be found here: https://membership.usrowing.org/individual/lookup

BIR likes to celebrate the achievements of our athletes throughout the season by publishing photographs on social media, our website and in local newspapers. Please let us know if BIR may not publish photographs of your athlete.

Help Replenish our BIR Scholarship Fund!

Did you know that 20% of our Junior rowers rely on financial aid to participate in the sport? Your donation generous donation keeps rowing accessible to all.

Click the link below and choose the option to donate to our scholarship fund from the drop down menu.

Donate to BIR Scholarship Fund

BIR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

 

FEE PAYMENT:

The Fee will be posted to the rower's iCrew account once the registration has been processed. If you are a new rower, an email will be sent from iCrew with instructions on how to set up both the parents' and rower's accounts.

Please contact our accounting@bainbridgerowing.org if Financial Aid is needed to participate in BIR programs. 

 

QUESTIONS?

registrar@bainbridgerowing.org

THANK YOU & WELCOME TO OUR BIR 

WINTER JUNIOR CREW!