named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Modified Program
For students in grades 7–8 with no prior experience; meets twice weekly to develop foundational rowing skills and knowledge.
Novice Program
For athletes in their first or second competitive season; focuses on learning rowing techniques, water safety, and team building, with progression to the Varsity team after two seasons.
Summer Camps
Includes Learn to Row Camps for beginners and Skills Development Camps for experienced rowers; runs in multiple sessions throughout the summer with a focus on sculling, sweeping, and small boat training.
Varsity Program
For high school students who have completed one to two competitive seasons as a Novice; includes fall, winter, and spring training with participation in 4–5 regattas per season, including state championships.
Winter Conditioning
Off-season training program combining strength, erg workouts, and technique development at gym and boathouse locations to prepare athletes for the spring race season.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 5 activities
- Collegiate preparation and athlete advancementPrepares rowers for collegiate competition, with alumni recruited to and competing at institutions including Princeton, Stanford, Yale, and the University of Rochester.
- Learn to Row and beginner development campsOffers summer Learn to Row camps for individuals with no prior experience, as well as a summer skills development camp focused on sculling, sweeping, and small boat training for rowers with 1–2 years of experience, culminating in regatta participation.
- Regatta and community event participationParticipates in multiple annual regattas including the Head of the Schuylkill, Head of the Genesee, Lift Bridge, Pittsford, Pull the Plug, Head of the Welland, and New York State Championships, as well as community events such as the Brighton High School Homecoming and Collegiate Sports Signing events.
- Winter conditioning programOperates a four-day-per-week winter conditioning program combining strength training and ergometer workouts at ROC Boxing & Fitness and the Genesee Waterways Center Boathouse to prepare athletes for the spring rowing season.
- Youth rowing instruction and competition programProvides a cooperative, safe, and instructional rowing program for youth in grades 7–12 from Brighton and surrounding communities in the Rochester, NY area, particularly those lacking school-based rowing programs. The program includes novice, modified, varsity, and summer skill development tracks, with competitive participation in 4–5 regattas annually, including the New York State Championships.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Indoor rowing and fundraising eventsHosts or participates in "The Brighton Burn" indoor rowing event and the Picklesplash Pickleball Fundraising Tournament to support the club through engagement and fundraising activities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Safety and swim readiness requirementRequires all rowers to complete a swim test consisting of swimming 50 yards and treading water for 10 minutes while wearing a sweatshirt to ensure water safety.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$94K
Contributions & grants$13K13%
Program service revenue$81K86%
Investment income$5421%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$95K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$25K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$67K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -15.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- ALLISON PANZER — BOARD MEMBER
- AMY SCHWARTZ-WALLACE — BOARD MEMBER
- BETHANY HUDSON — BOARD MEMBER
- LUIS TORRES — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELLE DALEY — BOARD MEMBER
- TOBIAS BIEDENKOPF — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Genesee Waterway Center Partner — Primary practice location for Brighton Rowing Club programs on Elmwood Ave.
- ROC Boxing & Fitness Partner — Hosts winter conditioning sessions for Brighton Rowing Club athletes.
- Rochester NY Network — Part of the local community network in Rochester, NY, serving students from the city and surrounding areas.
- US Rowing Government — Requires all rowers to complete US Rowing membership and waiver for participation.
- USRowing Network — Member organization requiring athletes to complete USRowing membership and waiver as part of registration.
- USRowing Network — References USRowing as a resource for rowing information
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Barrier-Free Access Modelmethodology: barrier_free_accessBy eliminating prerequisites, prior experience requirements, and the need for personal equipment, the club increases youth participation in rowing because lower barriers to entry expand access—especially for underserved or novice populations.
- Seasonal Skill Continuity Strategymethodology: off_season_continuityBy using winter conditioning and off-season training to maintain team cohesion and technical development, the club preserves athlete engagement and coach-athlete relationships across seasons, leading to stronger performance in the spring sprint season.
- Tiered Program Development Pathwaymethodology: tiered_program_developmentBy offering both instructional and competitive pathways, the club supports sustained engagement and skill progression because rowers can continue development at their preferred level of intensity and commitment.