Shaker Crew offers competitive and recreational rowing for student-athletes at Shaker Middle School and Shaker High School. The goal of the program is to teach technical knowledge about rowing, infuse healthy attitudes, challenge athletes to excel, and instill lifetime values regarding the importance of teamwork and community.
OVERVIEW Shaker Rowing Association is a not-for-profit community based organization which serves as the primary support organization for Shaker Crew, a student club of the Shaker Middle and Shaker High Schools. Shaker Rowing is composed of parents, students, coaches and community members, and supports rowing by providing coaching, equipment and training. Shaker Crew is a year-round rowing organization that conducts Spring, Summer and Fall training on the Hudson River and is based at the Albany Boathouse near the Corning Preserve. Winter conditioning is conducted at Shaker High School for the Varsity Rowers and Shaker Middle School for the Modified Rowers (6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students). There are two competitive seasons held in the Fall and Spring, with competition at the regional, state and national levels. No rowing experience is needed to join the team.
COMMITMENT Athlete dedication is an integral part of Shaker Crew and is required to withstand the physical demands of the sport, to raise money needed to sustain the team, and to keep Shaker Crew on the forefront of visibility at school and in the community. Shaker Crew exists not only because the athletes are committed to their sport, but also because the parents are committed to their rowers.
PARENT RUN Shaker Crew is run by the Board of Directors managing the program, assets and finances, and ensuring that the corporation is compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Board members meet monthly, volunteering their time and efforts. All crew families are requested to volunteer throughout the season. If you’d like to learn more about becoming a part of Shaker Crew, we’d love to hear from you!
LOCATION Shaker Crew shares space with the Albany Boathouse which is located near the Corning Preserve (Colonie Street exit off I-787) , at the far end of the parking lot, adjacent to the Albany Boat Launch at the start of the Corning Preserve Bike Trail.
