OLLA Rowing - FALL Season 2024
Novice, JV and Varsity level.
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Don't miss out being coached by Olympic level coaches.
Our coaches know how to build your body and mind and what it takes for you to reach your full potential.
We focus on the individual rower with video analysis, strength and technique training.
Our results speak for themselves. State and Regional Champions. National, Worlds, and Olympic top rankings.
Join us this fall. Row fast! Have fun!
Fall Season Dates
Starts Monday, August 26, 2024 through Tuesday, November 26
Monday - Friday 4:00 - 6:00pm
Address for Training:
6201 Tamiami Canal Road, Miami, FL
Registration Information (click HERE to Join OLLA Rowing Team with Optional Student Visit to Miami RowHouse Rowing Venue at 6201 Tamiami Canal Road
Aug 21, 22 or 23 4:30 -6:00 pm
SPECIAL NOTES: OLLA Rowing NEW and EXISTING Rowers -
School Athletic Requirements-
Each rower/parent must complete the OLLA PRIVIT and Medical forms and have school confirmation of completion before they can begin rowing for the fall rowing season. Please start early to complete the process.
For existing and new rower registration and payment with MIRH, the following forms need to be completed before the start of the fall rowing season and emailed to miamirowhouse@gmail.com
Click Here for the forms (Required)
1) Signed forms for MIRH waiver
2) Swimming certification
3 & 4) Signed Rower and Parent Guidelines
Payment Process:
Payment for the fall season. Link for payment.
First payment due before start of rowing season on or before Saturday, August 24, 2024
(Racing uniforms, merchandise, regatta fees, food, travel and hotels are not included)
Insurance Coverage for Rower:
Each rower needs to have a USRowing BASIC membership # for $25
Link: https://membership.usrowing.org/individual/join . Enter required information for the rower not the parent information.
For Team Name, type OLLA and select and click Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, Miami, FL #11950 . If you are asked for a "Club Code", enter 7DBAW .
Be sure to sign the USRowing Waiver at the same time.
NO REFUNDS AFTER CLASS START DATE. NO EXCEPTIONS. Payment schedule is set with first payment due on or before August 24 (Saturday) and the second payment is due Tuesday, October 1. Committing to the fall season is a commitment for both payments.
Items to Wear and Bring with You:
Important: Rowers should arrive at MIRH dressed ready to row in their spandex shorts like those by Nike, Reebok, and others and a t-shirt with socks and sneakers.
Bring a water bottle with their name on it, hat/visor (optional), wearing sunblock.
OLLA Rowing
What Being an OLLA Rowing
Team Member Means:
“Being a part of this team and doing this amazing sport for such a short amount of time but accomplishing so much has truly shown me how much of a family this team truly is” Janelle G.
“I’ve never felt what a true team was until rowing. This team taught me how to be dedicated, hardworking, and supportive.” Caterina A.
“Rowing is such a peaceful sport, and it has brought me so many new friendships. This sport has taught me to be confident in my own skills and to achieve greatness you must put in the work. I can’t wait to get back in the water with my team.” Angie P.
“Through rowing we strengthened our OLLA sisterhood. We worked together learning and pushing each other to succeed. Every boat’s win was a team win.” Carolina R.
“Rowing has become an important part of my life because I love how rewarding it is and I also love how close I’ve become to our team.” Paola O.
“Being a part of the founding team was so special. Being on the water with the girls and rowing all together felt important.” Sofi C.
“It has been a privilege to not only row beside my Lourdes Sisters but also to watch them develop a deep love for the sport.” Sabrina F.
“We made it to Nationals because every single person tried as hard as they possibly could, and I think that is what makes the bond we have as a team so strong. We believed and we did it.” Angela G.
Rowing Parents’ Perspective
on the OLLA Rowing Team:
“Never seen our daughter happier than when she’s rowing with her team! Her joy and dedication are just contagious!” Jorge G.
“Seeing sisterhood and encouraging each other is so empowering and special.” Clara C
“Their endurance, resilience, and courage are admirable. When I get a glimpse of them praying the rosary together before a big race, I feel so satisfied and reassured.” Christi O.
“The OLLA rowing team has become like a family to the girls. They rely on each other, cheer each other on and always represent their sisterhood.” Monica M
“The sheer dedication to never give up and not be counted out is what the girls exemplified.” Rosie S.
“Watching Sabrina’s Lourdes sisters evolve from learning how to paddle a rowing boat to qualifying for the National Scholastic competition in just six months is beyond words.” Teresita F.
Junior Team Strength Training at RowHouse
REGATTA SCHEDULE:
Fall 2024 Racing Calendar and Spring Racing calendar shown below:
Incoming rowers will learn how to row and may start racing during the spring season 2025 at coaches' discretion.
All regattas and dates subject to change Source: www.regattacentral.com
Head of Indian Creek- past season and new summer camp rowers will be considered for racing at this event.
Coach Franky would appreciate all team rowers and their parents attend to learn more about rowing and racing and to cheer on the team.
Note: Plan to be onsite at the regatta venue by 2:00 pm on the day before racing starts .ie. If the regatta is scheduled for a Saturday, practice will be Friday afternoon.