Row for Hylton!

Never rowed before- no problem
New to sports- no problem
                  Want to compete in State Championships-     NO PROBLEM

 

Requirements for Participation in Sports:

The requirements below must be completed prior to being permitted to try out for any athletic team or participate in any athletic activities.

Students must:

 

 

All students trying out for spring sports must check in with Dr. Holland in the gym to receive a Tryout Pass before going to your coach.

Come Row for Hylton

 Spring 2026 Tryouts:

Feb. 23 , 24 and 25 - meet in commons

Time: 4:00-5:00pm 

 

hyltoncrew.org

Here is what's coming up:

 

Tryouts!!
              
Tryout Criteria:
All:
10 minute run
Situps (1 minute): 20- Novice, 32- Returning Rowers
Squat (1 Minute): 20- Novice, 32- Returning Rowers
Lunge (1 minute)- 20- Novice. 32- Returning Rowers
Plank-Novice (30 seconds), Returning Rowers (1 minute)
Dynamic Warm up
New rowers:
Pick Drill (following directions) 5 minutes
Returning Rowers: Last year's 2kpr + 10 seconds (if your 2k was 2:02, shoot for a split of 2:12 or less)
Questions: Text Coach K  (703-489-0083)

                                                                          2026 Race Schedule

 

 Regatta (Race) Schedule - Unless noted, all races are on the Occoquan. We row out of the boathouse in Lake Ridge Park. Races are Hylton Saturdays.

 

Mar 12- Polar Bear Regatta (Experienced rowers only)

Mar 28- Walter Mess Regatta

April 4- Darrell Winslow Regatta

Apr 11- Ted Phoenix Regatta

Apr 18- Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta

April 25- Al Urquia Regatta

May 2- Virginia State Championships Day1

May 9- Virginia State Championships Day 2

May 22 & 23- National Championships, Oak Ridge, Tenn.

         

 

                Meet the rowers, boosters and coaches

 

It is not too late- you can still be part of our amazing team. Have the following:

FIRST>>>>>>>

Questions- Coach K- [email protected] or [email protected]

Current VHSL Sports Physical on file Arbiter

Concussion Training Certificate in Arbiter

 

SECOND>>>>>>>

Blue Cards (one goes to Dr. Holland, the other to Coach K- even if you have participated in a sport this year)

PWCS Swim Test Certification-

https://thapos.s3.amazonaws.com/organization/4953/documents/152341/174-1659996213366.pdf

 

THIRD>>>>>>>>

NO Experience Necessary!

 

 Were do we practice? 

We practice on the water!

Practices are out of the Oxford Boathouse in Lake Ridge Park

Address: 12380 Cotton Mill Dr

                      Woodbridge, Va 22193

                       Phone:703-491-5754

Monday- Friday 4:30-6:30pm-  be there and ready BEFORE 4:30 out of the park by 6:45

 

Questions: Coach K- docrew4hhs@gmail

 

 

What do you need to participate? Please check the required forms and academic standards on th Hylton Athletics page:

 Hylton Athletics Page Requirements

 

Program Overview

High School Crew is a Varsity sport at C.D. Hylton High School which started in the spring of 1992 with Glenn Benoit as the coach and 29 members both male and female. In February 2026, we will began our 34nd competitive season as a member of the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association. We are open to all Hylton students and no prior experience is required!  

Want to know more??

hyltoncrew.org

Head Coach: Miller Kehlet email: [email protected]


Team Announcements

You Need:

Current VHSL Sports Physical -- Dr. Holland

Concussion Certification- Dr. Holland

Swim Test (First year rowers) before Mar.1 - Coach K

US Rowing Waiver- online Organization: Hylton, club code NRU4L (cost is $25)

Student - Athlete Code of Behavior- Coach K

 

 

 


 

 


 

Regatta Schedule for 2024-

All races are held locally on the Occoquan

 

March 16     Polar Bear Regatta

March 23     Regional Park Regatta

March 30     Walter Mess Regatta

April 6           Darrell Winslow Regatta

April 13        Ted Phoenix Regatta   

April 20         Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta

April 27         Al Urquia Regatta

May 4              Virginia State Rowing Championship Day 1

May 12           Virginia State Rowing Championship Day 2

May 24-26      SRAA National Championship (Cooper,N.J.)- if qualify

Team Contacts

Head Coach
Miller Kehlet- [email protected] 

                                [email protected]

Team Links

Coxswain Calls


Direction to Lake Ridge Boathouse - Hylton's practice and launch site
Sandy Run Park - Regatta (races only); Park and directions to see races