STEP 1:  Insurance Waiver via US Rowing, $25

1. Visit https://membership.usrowing.org/individual/join and complete.
2. When prompted for your Club Code, enter Club Code:“XXXX"  and "WWXB9" the code for PWCA (if required).
3. Select “Sign Waiver”.
4. Fill in your USRowing member number and password. If you don’t remember them, use the “Forgot My Member Number” and/or “Forgot Password” links at the bottom.
5. For Membership Type, choose “Basic Membership – Free (Admin Fee - $25)”.
6. Update your rower’s member information.
7. Pay the $25 Admin Fee when prompted. This will be reimbursed by PWCA if you email your receipt to us at Treasurer@pwca-va.org and cc president@pwca-va.org.
8. Upon completion, you should see a green check mark over the word “Waiver” in the left margin. You do not need to worry about the yellow “Anti-Doping” triangle.
9. Log out of the USRowing website.

STEP 2:  Hylton Crew Handbook

All parents and rowers should read and understand the Hylton Crew Handbook(Requires Hyperlink) before registering.  The handbook details the rower attendance and reporting policy and the family volunteer requirements. Registrants will need to be prepared to agree to these policies during the registration process. 

STEP 3:  Online Spring Crew Payment via Registration Tab on this website.

1. Scroll over the Registration Info tab and then Select "Available Programs"
2. Locate your team and select Register Now

3. If you have not completed the steps for USRowing - STOP - Please complete and acquire USRowing Membership before completing the Season Registration process.

4. Answer questions. Continue to the next page.
5. Complete your payment

STEP 4:  SWIM TEST

     For those requiring a Swim Test - We recommend contacting a county pool facility to schedule a swim test.  The Swim test form is located under resources or via this link.  Please have the information filled out when showing up to conduct your test.  Be advised - No Swim Test on File - No rowing on water.  Please turn in to crew form to ?????
 
STEP 5:  Online CONCUSSION TRAINING

     If you and your rower have not completed PWCS's Concussion Training requirements this school year, you will need to do so. PWCS High School Concussion Training session can complete their annual concussion training online if they have not already done so this school year. Print, sign, and turn in the completed online certificate to the Athletic Trainer or ????.

STEP 6:  Emergency Card/ BLUE CARD 

     If you still need to complete an emergency card (or "Blue Card"), it is available at this link. Make sure both sections are completed by the athlete and the Parent/Guardian, write Gar-Field Crew on the top corner of the card, and please turn in to the Athletic Trainer or ????.

STEP 7:  VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE (VHSL) PHYSICAL FORM, "Revised January 2021"

     For rowers who did not participate in PWC school sport this school year and did not provide us with a current Virginia High School League Physical "Revised  January 2021"  form previously this year. This "Revised January 2021" version is the only form that will be accepted and must bear your medical provider’s signature and be dated after May 1, 2021, to be valid. Please turn in to the Athletic Trainer or ????. Keep a copy for your future reference.

STEP 8:  Order Uniforms

     The unisuit/Uniform is the only required piece but there are other items you can purchase to add to your uniform. The visor or hat option is highly recommended because the sun can be bright reflecting off the water.

     If you miss the store closing date of February 3, you will need to order your uniform as an individual, directly from (Uniform Manufacturer). For late orders, pricing and shipping will be different than a team purchase. There is information on the site to help you place your order.
 

     Don't wait!  It takes us 3-5 business days to process paperwork, so please be courteous and turn everything in by the first-day students hit the water.  This will give the Athletic Trainer/Athletic Director/Families/Us time to rectify any paperwork rejected or lost.

**Please maintain a copy of all Documents in the event something gets misplaced**