About Ridgewood Crew

Ridgewood Crew introduces Ridgewood, NJ high school-aged youth to the traditions, athleticism, sportsmanship, techniques and camaraderie of the sport of rowing. Founded in 2004, the team rows on the Passaic River in northern NJ and competes in the sport’s premier regattas held throughout the Northeast.

In the program's short history, our youth, board and parent volunteers have moved Ridgewood Crew forward by leaps and bounds. That success is represented by the widespread individual and team achievements of each of the student-athletes on the roster. To facilitate that success, Ridgewood Crew continues to make investments in coaching and new equipment. The coaching staff is one of the most experienced in program history.

Ridgewood Crew Board

David Scharfenberg - President
William Yela & Liz Carroll - Treasurer
Jamie Glidden - Vice President of Administration
Gabi Riedel & Jennifer Hallowell - Vice Presidents of Logistics  
Eva Smith - Vice President of Marketing & PR 
Maria Zubov - Secretary
 Any questions or concerns please contact a member of the Ridgewood Board

Ridgewood Crew Programs

2025 Team Tryout

Tryouts for the Ridgewood Crew 2025 HS spring team​
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2025 Team Tryout

Tryouts for the Ridgewood Crew 2025 HS spring team. 

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Development Team Program

To sign up simply email us at [email protected] 
​with your child's name and grade. More details coming soon​
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Development Team Program

To sign up simply email us at [email protected] with your child's name and grade. More details coming soon

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Learn to Row

Ridgewood 7th through 10th graders interested in joining Ridgewood Crew start by taking out Learn To Row training program.  Contact  admin@ridgewoodcrew.com for  more information. More details coming soon​
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Learn to Row

Ridgewood 7th through 10th graders interested in joining Ridgewood Crew start by taking out Learn To Row training program.  Contact  [email protected] or click the link below

Register Now..

Mission Statement

The Ridgewood Crew Foundation Inc provides funding and other support for a rowing program for youth in the Ridgewood School District, Ridgewood, New Jersey.  The Foundation supports opportunities for rowing instruction and training and stimulates interest in the sport of rowing by educating amateur rowers on the virtues of sportsmanship and physical development associated with the sport.