Dayton Boat Club Masters Program

Rowing (Crew) is a wonderful sport that will help you get into, or maintain, top physical condition.  Our Masters Rowing Program is a great way to meet other men and women (age 21 and up) who enjoy teamwork and a challenging workout.

Erging:  We begin by teaching you how to row on indoor rowing machines known as ergometers or "ergs", for short.  This is a great way for you to learn the important basics of the sport and get a no-impact, full-body workout!

Sweep Rowing:  This is rowing in a four or eight seat boat with one oar per person.  Team sweep rowing involves practices three times a week and four to six races over the spring, summer, and early fall. The practice schedule is determined by the coatch at the beginning of each season.

Cost and Membership:  DBC offers erging sessions to non-members as an introduction to the sport.  The price to non-members is $5/session.  Once you have had a chance to see if this is something you'd like to continue, the cost to join the Dayton Boat Club is $250/calendar year for returning members, $200/calendar year for new members.  Non-member session fees paid prior to joining DBC will be applied to your membership fee.  This membership fee included access to our on-the-water programs, use of the club Peinerts and Dirigo single (after required appropriate training), and winter indoor rowing.  Depending on what on-the-water program(s) you decide to participate in, there will be a program fee in addition to your membership fee.

Masters Practice Schedule 

Erging sessions will take place at the UD Men's Erg Room at 438 Stonemill (on UD's campus)

Sunday:  2:00-3:15

Wednesday:  8:00-9:15

Parking is available adjacent to the erg room.

For more information, please contact:

Coach Matt Szozda - mszozda@daytonboatclub.org

Lisa Shimp - lisarows@yahoo.com

Deb Leopold - dleopold@woh.rr.com or 513-314-6592