January 5, 2026 Newsletter
Register now for Winter 1 and Winter 2!
Registration is OPEN for Winter 1 and Winter 2 sessions at TCY. Our winter programs focus on training, strengthening, and conditioning for rowers in preparation for the upcoming Spring Competitive Season, when the team gets back on the water. Coxswains will also receive coaching and training in preparation for the upcoming competitive seasons. All Winter 1 and Winter 2 practices will take place at the TCY Boathouse - 7564 Market Place Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.
The training program will include: Concept 2 rowing ergometers, core strengthening and stability, stretching and flexibility, leg and upper body strengthening, coordination and rowing specific motion. Exercises are supervised by trained rowing coaches and include: Medicine ball, intense calisthenics, light to moderate weights, and other guided strengthening exercises
Winter 1 - Monday, January 5 through Saturday January 31
Monday through Friday - 4:15-6:15 PM
Saturday - 7:00-9:00 AM
Winter 2 - Monday, February 2 through Saturday, February 28
Monday through Friday - 4:15-6:15 PM
Saturday - 7:00-9:00 AM
Click here to register for Winter 1 or Winter 2
*Note: You will also need to renew your TCYRC annual membership when you register for your first 2026 TCY session. This is a one-time annual fee, and it can be added to your cart when completing your first Regatta Central registration in the new year.
Spring Registration is OPEN
Registration is also open for our Spring season, and we are already looking forward to getting back on the water!
Dates: Monday, March 2 through Tuesday, May 19
Times: Monday through Friday 4:15-6:15 PM, Saturday 7:00-9:00 AM
Location: TCY boathouse in March, practices will move to Lake Bryant once conditions allow for on-the-water practices (hopefully sometime in April)
Click here to register for Spring
*Note: You will also need to renew your TCYRC annual membership when you register for your first 2026 TCY session. This is a one-time annual fee, and it can be added to your cart when completing your first Regatta Central registration in the new year.
Questions and Communication Update
We are excited to announce a new member of our TCY team! Lauren McQuillan is a TCYRC alum (and summer coach!), and she will be assisting with club communication and administration. If parents, families, or athletes have general questions about anything TCY-related (e.g., registration, Regatta Central questions, practices, upcoming sessions, etc.), please reach out to Lauren at lmcquillan@tcyrc.org.
Spring Regattas - Save the Date!
We are still finalizing our spring regattas. However, one regatta we know we will be traveling to is the Midwest Junior Rowing Championship, which is our most important regatta of the year. Travel information will be shared later this winter, but we wanted to share preliminary information now so you can save the dates on your calendar.
Midwest Junior Rowing Championship
What type of race: Sprint regatta - 1,000 meters
When: Racing is on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 (team will arrive 1-2 days before the regatta starts)
Where: East Fork State Park, Bethel, Ohio (about 30 minutes outside of Cincinnati, OH)
How: The team will share flight information of the coaches and chaperones, and families can book those flights or can book other flights if parents will be traveling with their athlete. Families are also welcome to drive to Ohio.
Why is this race important? Boats who place at the top for their events can qualify for nationals, which will take place in Sarasota, Florida in June. Last year TCY had several boats race in finals, and we sent a boat to nationals for the first time in several years. We hope to repeat this year!