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Great Bridge High School Crew Team

Today Great Bridge Crew (GBC) has a team of approximately 45 rowers. Our men’s and women’s varsity teams are stronger than ever, consistently winning the Hampton Roads Regional Championship. State Championship crew includes men’s lightweight eight, women’s lightweight four, men’s double. Four GBC crews placed top six in the last four years at nationals against other public and private high schools. Additionally, at the national level, our team has placed boats among the top 10 at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia. This is a far cry from our humble beginnings when, in January of 1999, a core group of 20 students came together to form the Crew Club at Great Bridge High School (GBHS). Many GBC rowers go on to row at the collegiate level, some on athletic scholarships. GBC alums are currently rowing in all three NCAA athletic divisions.

What is Crew? Crew is a sport where athletes row in a shell (boat) with four or eight rowers. They race against other boats on a river, over a 1,500 meter course. The sport of crew is teamwork at its finest. There are no individual “superstars” in crew, just selfless, motivated, and dedicated kids who understand teamwork. It is a sport that requires stamina and perseverance to succeed.

Great Bridge Crew is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Our tax ID # is 54-1953822. Since the sport of crew is unfunded by the City of Chesapeake, the team must fund its existence. We have an annual operating budget in excess of $75,245. This does not include the cost for new boats and equipment. We appreciate your support to maintain our boats so our rowers are competitive and safe on the water.