The Delta Blades Junior Crew is a highly competitive rowing program developed for high school-aged boys and girls from San Joaquin County . The Delta Blades compete in the northern California league of the Southwest Junior Rowing Association, which is comprised of crews from all over California, and parts of Arizona and Utah. The Delta Blades is made up of four separate squads: Novice Men, Novice Women, Varsity Men, Varsity Women.

We are energized by involved parents, excellent coaches and enthusiastic rowers.

The season begins in early September and goes through mid-May, culminating with the Southwest Regional Junior Championships held in Sacramento.

The team practices 5 times per week (practice schedules are listed under Team Info).

The Delta Blades hold three major recruiting campaigns—summer, fall and winter. Athletes who wish to transfer from other programs will be subject to a screening and/or tryout period.

Currently, there is no tryout period for new athletes, however rowers who underachieve in the areas of technical proficiency, physical performance, attitude and commitment will risk being cut from the team.

Tuition and Registration Fees are not published online. For more info, you may call (209) 952-1454.

All Fees cover a significant portion of the following expenses:

Training and instruction
Organizational Membership in USRowing Association
Maintenance of existing equipment and the facility
Entry fees for regattas
Operating Expenses
Purchase of spare parts and new equipment
Liability Insurance
Equipment Insurance
Membership in Sea Scouts

Additionally, by becoming a member of the team, an athlete and his/her parents give Delta Blades permission to use pictures and/or video highlights from practice and races on its website and promotional materials.  Upon leaving the team due to graduation or other reasons, an athlete's name and photos shall remain in the Delta Blades' historical archives, galleries and records. An athlete may request that an individual picture be removed, however team, group or boat photos may not be removed or altered as this would interfere with the character of the sport. 

For Further Information

Contact: Joan McFadden (209) 952-1454 or joan@deltablades.org