named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
High Performance Summer Program
Intensive summer training with extended practice hours for advanced rowers, preparing for high-level competitions including Canadian regattas
Scholastic Competitive Program
Spring and fall competitive rowing season for high school athletes, focusing on sprint racing and regional regattas; includes combined team training grouped by age (U15, U17, U19)
Summer Competitive Program
Summer rowing program for experienced rowers entering 8th grade to U23, emphasizing technique, racing skills, and competition at regional and national events
Wave Makers Summer Teen Program
Week-long summer camp for teens entering grades 7–10, introducing rowing, kayaking, boating safety, and leadership skills; no prior experience required
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 8 activities
- High-performance summer rowing program for experienced rowersOffers a high-performance summer rowing program focused on technique and racing skills for experienced rowers ages entering 8th grade to U23, including athletes from other clubs. The program features extended training hours and prepares athletes for regional and national competition.
- Hosting of annual rowing regattasOrganizes and hosts annual rowing regattas including the Pittsford Regatta on May 23–24 and the Pull the Plug regatta on November 1 in the Village of Pittsford, NY, providing competitive opportunities for scholastic rowers. Also organizes the Lift Bridge Regatta in Fairport, NY.
- Learn-to-Row and Learn-to-Scull camps for youthOffers Learn-to-Row and Learn-to-Scull camps during summer and other seasons for students entering grades 6 and above. Programs include two-week Learn-to-Scull sessions for students who have completed 5th grade and week-long Learn-to-Row sessions for students who have completed 7th grade, teaching safety procedures, sweep-rowing or sculling techniques, and boat commands through indoor and on-water instruction.
- Modified Sculling program for middle school athletes (grades 6–8)Provides a Modified Sculling program for middle school athletes in grades 6 through 8 to develop rowing skills, core strength, and flexibility through a structured six-week program combining land training, tank work, ergometer workouts, and on-water instruction. Offered during fall and spring seasons, with consistent programming described across multiple sources.
- Participation in regional and national rowing regattasParticipates in a range of regional and national rowing regattas including the Lift Bridge Regatta, Head of the Genesee, Head of the Charles, Head of the Fish, Pull the Plug, Saratoga Invitational, New York State High School Championships, Chargers Invitational, and Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. Athletes compete in sprint-style races and select events require additional fees beyond regular tuition.
- Rochester Indoor Rowing Academy (RIRA) for high school rowers and coxswainsOffers the Rochester Indoor Rowing Academy (RIRA), a 9-week, 5-days-per-week training program for high school rowers and coxswains that combines rowing technique instruction at the Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center (PIRC) with conditioning at Brickyard CrossFit. Includes a dedicated coxswain program available at a reduced rate.
- Summer rowing and kayaking programs for teensOperates a week-long summer program for teens that teaches rowing, kayaking, boating safety, and leadership skills at the Clover Street rowing facility in Pittsford, NY. The program maintains a low camper-to-coach ratio with a maximum of 20 teens per week, includes indoor and on-water rowing culminating in a mini-regatta, and provides kayaking instruction with supervised trips along the Erie Canal. Also prepares participants for the New York State boating safety course.
- Youth competitive rowing programs for high school and select 8th grade athletesOffers scholastic competitive rowing programs during fall, spring, and summer seasons for high school and select 8th grade athletes, preparing them for sprint-style races of approximately 2000 meters through a phased training program that includes land-based conditioning, erg workouts, and on-water training at the Genesee River and Pittsford Crew Boathouse. The program was reorganized in 2024 to group athletes by age categories (U15, U17, U19) rather than novice/varsity status.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$412K
Contributions & grants$11K3%
Program service revenue$341K83%
Investment income$16K4%
Other revenue$44K
expenses
Total expenses$382K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$145K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$531K
Cash$361K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$531K
Liquid reserves11.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LEYLAND | TREASURER | 15 | $12K |
board members · 12
- AMY HANDELMAN — PRESIDENT
- ANNA MEYER — DIRECTOR
- ANNE MILLER — DIRECTOR
- BRAD LAUNDRY — VICE PRESIDENT
- JACLYN WILMARTH — DIRECTOR
- JEFF WALLACE — DIRECTOR
- KAREN WOLGAST — SECRETARY
- LAURIE STEINER — DIRECTOR
- MARK WINKELBAUER — DIRECTOR
- MICHELE RICKS — DIRECTOR
- STACY LEYLAND — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE GURELL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Brickyard CrossFit Partner — Provides training and conditioning facilities and programming for Pittsford Crew's RIRA program at the Jewish Community Center.
- Feins family Partner — Founded Pittsford Crew in 1997
- Genesee Waterways Center Partner — Hosts on-water training for Pittsford Crew at the Genesee River during early spring months.
- JCC- Brickyard Crossfit Partner — Provides physical training facilities for Pittsford Crew during the land-based portion of the spring season.
- PIRC Partner — Hosts technique-focused training days for Pittsford Crew during the land-based portion of the spring season.
- Regatta Central Partner — Uses Regatta Central to manage program registrations and team rosters.
- USRowing Government — Requires participants to become members of USRowing for insurance purposes and to sign agreements through its membership system.
- USRowing Government — Requires participants to join USRowing for insurance purposes and to sign agreements through their system.
- USRowing Government — Requires participants to join USRowing for insurance purposes and uses its membership system for waivers and registration.
- USRowing Network — Member organization requiring membership and waiver compliance for athlete participation in regattas.
- USRowing Network — Pittsford Crew athletes are required to hold memberships and sign agreements with USRowing to participate in regattas.
- USRowing Network — Requires athletes to obtain a USRowing membership and sign associated waivers as part of program participation.
- USRowing Network — Requires participants to become members of USRowing for insurance purposes.
- USRowing Partner — Requires athletes to obtain USRowing membership and sign agreements through their system.
- West Side Rowing Club Partner — Hosted the regatta at their boathouse and facility, serving as the event venue.
strategies · 5
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.
- Family Volunteer Participation Modelmethodology: family-volunteer-participation-modelBy requiring families to contribute volunteer hours, the organization strengthens community ownership and operational capacity because shared responsibility fosters commitment and ensures broad support for team activities.
- Integrated Training Modalities for Holistic Skill Buildingmethodology: integrated_skill_developmentBy combining land training, tank work, erg workouts, and on-water instruction, the organization progressively develops rowing skills and physical conditioning because varied, complementary training environments reinforce learning and adaptation across physical and technical domains.
- Progressive Skill Development with Safety and Enjoymentmethodology: progressive_skill_developmentBy introducing rowing through structured, developmentally appropriate progressions that prioritize safety and enjoyment, the organization fosters long-term engagement because participants are more likely to persist when learning is both secure and personally rewarding.
- Scholastic Competitive Rowing as Developmental Enginemethodology: scholastic_competitive_youth_developmentBy engaging youth in scholastic-level competitive rowing, the organization develops advanced athletic and personal skills because structured inter-scholastic competition fosters discipline, goal-setting, and teamwork under pressure.
- Values-Based Youth Development Through Rowingmethodology: values-based youth development through sportBy teaching rowing within a framework of fairness, respect, and teamwork, the organization fosters athletic excellence and lifelong engagement because these values build character and promote sustained participation.