Attendance Policy

The success of Row GA and each of its boats depends on the dedication of every rower. When a rower misses practice, it impacts the entire team.

Expectations: Athletes must communicate all absences directly with their coach in advance, ideally 24 hours before practice, or at least before noon on the day of practice. However, even in a last minute situation, such as a flat tire on the way to practice, the Absence Form must still be submitted.

Excused absences: Excused absences include documented injuries, medical excuses with doctor’s note, family emergencies, and special-circumstances academic obligations (e.g., SAT/ACT, and an annual travel-based academic competition).

Unexcused absences: Unexcused absences include schoolwork that could be planned around, social engagements, no-shows, undocumented injury that persist longer than a couple of days, etc, at coach discretion.

Excessive absences: Excessive unexcused absences will impact boat placement and regatta participation. Excessive excused absences will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Timely and accurate attendance declarations are required for effective practice planning, resource allocation, and maintaining team commitment and accountability.

All youth athletes are expected to attend all practices.

To declare an absence, complete this form.