SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The University of San Diego women's rowing program is in search of athletes for the 2015-2016 novice walk-on team. The Toreros are extending the opportunity for interested female students to learn more about joining the four-time West Coast Conference champion rowing team. The team will be holding an informational meeting where prospective rowers can meet the coaches and learn about rowing at USD. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 4th at 5:00 pm. We will meet on the pool deck.

Novice rowers are generally students who have no rowing experience, but were often high school athletes who have the desire to continue their athletic careers competing as NCAA Division 1 student-athletes.

Rowing is a total body, intense workout that instills both mental and physical endurance in its participants. Although no experience is necessary to join the novice team, you will quickly develop the skills needed to train and race other universities across the country, while racing with your teammates and friends. Anyone can learn to row! All female students at USD are eligible to tryout.

Unlike club sports that you will find on campus, rowing is an NCAA Division I sport. The university funds rowing, so races, gear, equipment use, and travel are provided. Academic counselors, strength and conditioning coaches and athletic trainers are also available to you as a student-athlete to ensure you are able to do your best in the classroom and on the water.

Come give rowing a try! There are several ways to learn more about novice rowing:

1. Email novice coach Emma Ballard at eballard@sandiego.edu
2. Get a head start on paperwork.
3. Meet coaches and rowers during orientation 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Sunday night at the Torero Program Board (TPB) Presents: Taste of TPB on Torero Way!
4. Attend the informational meeting at 5:00 pm on the pool deck Friday September 4th to learn more about joining the Torero rowing team.