2008 Youth Programs-Register

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The Racing Team is the NRRA’s competitive youth rowing program. It is divided into a Boy's team and a Girl's team.  The Boy's and Girl's squads are divided into Varsity and Novice, with the Novices made up of athletes with less than one year of rowing experience.  These athletes race against other Novice teams for their first year of rowing.

• No experience is necessary to join!

• 8th-12th grade welcome

• Athletes practice five days per week

• Athletes travel around the region to compete (see right)

• EVERYONE RACES!

• All travel expenses to regattas are included (hotel/bus/entry fees/food)

• Regularly qualify for the USRowing National Championships

• High-caliber coaching

• Fun environment!

The Development Team is a three day per week program for younger athletes.  Emphasis is on technique development, physical conditioning and, of course, fun!

• No experience is necessary to join!

• 6th-12th graders welcome

• Athletes practice three days per week

• Athletes get in great shape

• Athletes learn rowing and teamwork

• High-caliber coaching

• Fun environment!

If you're not sure about rowing, try the Introductory Week in March.   You can then decide on either the Racing Team or the Development Team. 

If you decide to join the Racing Team, your Introductory fee will be credited towards your Racing fee since this program has already begun.

Matthew Zucker Memorial Fund

Scholarships are available for all of NRRA’s youth programs through the Matthew Zucker Memorial Fund.  You may download an application form here. Scholarships are awarded on rolling basis throughout the year.  An interview with the athlete and a parent is required before the start of the program.  Call our Youth Director with any questions.