Shaker Heights Rowing is a varsity, school-sponsored, and district-supported team at Shaker Heights High School - one of very few public school varsity programs in the country. The school supports the team with funding towards coaching stipends, insurance, boathouse fees, regatta entries, uniforms, transportation to and from practice, and more. The school also contributes to the team’s capital needs with rowing and safety equipment.
Like almost all rowing teams, however, the costs to operate a team exceed what the school can provide. There are two separate fees for each season: one which is paid to the school and covers transportation, lodging, some gear, and other team-related items, and one which is paid to the SHHS Crew Parents (a separate 501(c)3 organization) which runs the food tent, arranges some meals, and covers other ancillary costs. We strive to keep costs as low as possible and offer financial aid (see more info below).
The participation fees are assessed separately for the fall and spring seasons and will vary from season to season based on regatta schedules and the number of athletes. As a broad estimate, the total cost is around $400-500 per season. All fees can be paid in installments. Specific information about each season will be given out once an athlete is on the team.
The school fee must be paid directly to the school.
A SHHS Crew Parents fee invoice will be emailed to each family by the Treasurer, typically in the first month of each season. Families have the option of paying each invoice in monthly installments. These payments are paid online.
Fall 2024 fee information
Financial Assistance
We want every student-athlete interested in crew to have the opportunity to compete. Your athlete may be eligible for financial assistance through the athletic department, the Shaker Schools Foundation, or Shaker Crew Parents, Inc. Please reach out to the board president at raiderrowing@gmail.com or the Head Coach for information about team scholarships.
There are also external grants and scholarships you can apply for on your own:
Shaker Schools Foundation's Level the Playing Field scholarships provide funds toward the SHHS Crew Parents fee for fall season only.
The following are national grant-making organizations that may provide funds to use toward Raider Rowing fees. Eligibility and application timelines vary, but we encourage families to explore these options for funding. Please note: Shaker Crew Parents, Inc. is not affiliated with any of these organizations; the information below is provided as a resource for families.
All Kids Play provides grants to cover up to $350 per session for eligible applicants.
Every Kid Sports Pass provides scholarships of up to $150 for children enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP or WIC.
Movemeant Foundation provides grants of up to $1,000 for female athletes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Lindsey Vonn Foundation provides scholarships of up to $5,000 for female athletes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
If cost is a barrier, we are committed to working with you to alleviate the financial burden. We will do everything we can to make SHHS Crew accessible to everyone who wants to row. If families have questions or concerns about payments, they are encouraged to contact the Coach or the board president ASAP.