Middle School Rowing

from $450

Spring Season: March 3 - May 23, 2025

Middle School Rowing

Middle School participation is geared toward 6th-8th graders with or without rowing experience. You may choose your number of practices per week, based on your experience and goals.

Middle School rowers should register for the NOVICE/DEVELOPMENT Program. Athletes will spend time practicing proper rowing technique, on- and off-water safety, and enjoying the river, while working together to build healthy team dynamics. There will be 1-3 races throughout the season that rowers in this program will be able to attend, based on skill level, allowing them to compete against others with similar skills.

Some Middle School rowers may be eligible for the Competitive team. If interested, please contact Coach Jenn to discuss the opportunity.  Athletes in the Competitive Program are expected to attend six practices per week, and some races will be limited to experienced program participants only.

Program Comparison

    • Practice up to 4 days/week

    • Mon-Fri 4-6PM, Sat 9-11am

    • $450/season

    • $300-600 additional per race (optional)

    • Practice 6 days/week expected

    • Mon-Fri 4-6PM, Sat 9-11am

    • $700/season

    • $300-600 additional per race (optional)

After-school group transportation to and from the boathouse is available at participating schools, Monday through Friday.

Financial Support is available. Please contact us after completing your registration.

REQUIRED WAIVERS:

To be reviewed & completed by athlete and parent/guardian TOGETHER at least once per calendar year:

The Release & Waiver Form above should be submitted by prior to the start of the first practice. Athletes will not be allowed on the water without having completed the form!

WHAT TO BRING / WEAR

  • Any medical devices (EpiPen, inhaler, etc.) in a waterproof bag

  • Water bottle

  • Hat and/or sunglasses

  • Suitable workout clothes that are comfortable for outdoor activity, with the possibility of wind and a bit of water;

  • Sneakers (for land workouts)

  • Layers and/or a change of clothes for afterward, if needed

  • Rain gear, depending on the weather

WHAT TO AVOID WEARING

  • Clothes that are overly baggy or bulky, which can get caught in the sliding tracks of the seat. Spandex is not necessary, but clothes that are reasonably form-fitting are ideal for rowing.

  • Cotton. Cotton does not insulate when wet, dries slowly, and performs best on land. Basic tech fabrics such as polyester and fleece can take the occasional splash and will keep you more comfortable on the water.

  • Valuable or otherwise irreplaceable clothes. While rowing is not a particularly rough sport, it does involve carrying things on shoulders, close encounters with river water, and perhaps an occasional run-in with the aforementioned seat tracks. Outfit accordingly.