Founded in 2003, Crew has grown inTo one of the largest AND MOST COMPETITIVE sports at Oakton high school. 

Unlike other varsity sports, no prior experience is required for rowing, and many of our athletes have never been in a boat before joining the team.

Each year, we build on the strength of our alumni to strengthen our athletic presence at OHS. Women’s and men's teams have won many gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championships ('States'), and in June 2023, 2 women's boats and 2 men’s boats qualified for and competed in SRAA Nationals (“Nats”). In May 2018, our Women's Junior 4 won the first SRAA National Championship in team history. Men's and women's teams row in varsity, freshman, and novice eights and fours (designating how many oars and rowers are in a boat), in both lightweight and standard weight categories.  

Rowing is one of the oldest sports in the world, and it has been an Olympic event for more than a century. It's a fun, physically demanding sport, and athletes of all levels are encouraged to learn more about the demands and incredible rewards Oakton Crew provides.

Rowing is a club sport in Fairfax County schools, and we receive no funding from OHS or FCPS.  The team is funded, managed, and supported entirely by parent and student volunteers, collectively known as the Oakton Cougar Crew Booster Club (OCCBC), as well as by community support. All equipment is purchased by OCCBC through fundraising and donations. The team is supported by dues, service commitment hours, and fundraising, and both students and parents must fulfill their commitments to keep Oakton Crew successful.  

Although Crew is a club sport, our athletes are eligible for varsity letters and recognition through Oakton High School, and many of our graduates have rowed at the collegiate level and beyond. Check out our ALUMNI page for photos from some of the collegiate teams where Oakton rowers have made their mark.