Why Conestoga Crew
What sets Conestoga Crew apart
Participation in Conestoga Crew is often a formative experience for student-athletes — building resilience, accountability, strong relationships, and a lasting connection to a lifelong sport
A Home on Boathouse Row
Conestoga Crew is the only public high school rowing program based on Boathouse Row, one of the most iconic rowing venues in the world.
Rowing out of Bachelors Barge Club places athletes at the center of a vibrant and historic rowing community. Founded in 1853, Bachelors Barge Club is the oldest continuously operating rowing club in the United States, and remains an active hub for competitive rowing today.
Bachelors Barge Club is also home to the Drexel University rowing program, giving Conestoga athletes the opportunity to train alongside collegiate rowers in a high-performance environment.
Training on Boathouse Row connects Conestoga rowers to generations of athletes who have trained and competed on these same waters — creating a sense of pride, tradition, and belonging that few high school programs can offer.
A Proven Record of Competitive Success
Our athletes race at the most prestigious regattas in the country, including the Philadelphia City Championships, Stotesbury Cup, Head of the Schuylkill, Head of the Charles, Scholastic Nationals, and Youth Nationals.
In 2025, Conestoga Crew’s freshman girls quad won the Scholastic National Championship, and multiple boats earned medals at major regional and national regattas against top programs from across the country and around the world.
Every athlete trains, develops, and competes in an environment that values both performance and progress.
Outstanding Coaching & Athlete Development
Our coaches focus on:
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Teaching strong technical fundamentals
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Developing athletes progressively over time
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Creating a challenging, supportive, and positive team culture
Athletes are coached to improve through consistency, effort, and accountability — gaining confidence through measurable growth and shared success
More Than a Team – A True Crew
At Conestoga Crew, athletes spend significant time together training at the boathouse, traveling together on buses to practices and regattas, and working toward shared goals. Varsity and novice athletes, as well as boys’ and girls’ teams, train alongside one another, creating a unified team environment that is uncommon in most high school sports.
This structure builds accountability and trust. Experienced rowers model expectations, new athletes are supported as they learn, and teammates quickly learn to rely on one another — both on and off the water.
Just as importantly, the experience is fun. The shared challenges, early mornings, time together, and hard-earned successes create friendships that last well beyond high school.
College Pathways & Scholarships
Many Conestoga rowers have gone on to compete at Division I and Division III programs, as well as highly competitive collegiate club teams — often at academically selective universities. For athletes who pursue collegiate rowing, opportunities may include athletic scholarships and other forms of financial support depending on program and division.
Others apply the discipline, time management, and leadership skills developed through rowing to a wide range of academic and extracurricular pursuits.
Who We Are
- Open to all Conestoga High School students
- No prior rowing experience required
- Co-ed, sculling-only program (singles, doubles, quads)
- Competitive spring and fall racing seasons
- Optional winter training for returning athletes
Learn More
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Information on our rowing programs? → Programs and Registrations
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Interested in college outcomes? → Where Our Rowers Go
- Want to learn more about rowing? → About Rowing
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