Juniors Program

HRRA Juniors Program

Our Junior programs are designed to address three philosophies.

  1. By creating composite teams, we can match the best athletes from varied programs and put together top-rated teams that represent the best the Hudson Valley has to offer.
  2. Melding traditional rivals during the scholastic seasons into composite boats, we create a sense of regional rowing pride.
  3. Providing extensive access to expanded coaching ideas and experiences makes our regional scholastic teams stronger and prepares them for success at the collegiate level.

We address each of these philosophies by providing Learn-to-Row and Novice teams, skill building and water time for intermediate athletes, and intensive training and technique work for advanced rowers. Each HRRA athlete shares their experience with teammates and coaches of other teams and creates new experiences to take back to their scholastic teams, tightening that connection and helping to create our rowing community.

PLEASE READ:

  • All athletes must have current basic US Rowing Membership ($25) and a valid US Rowing Waiver, for the entirety of the season (Sept. 3–Nov. 3). Affiliate your USRowing account with HRRA, using the club code H9RR4.
  • ALL Junior and Adult participants MUST be able to swim 50 yards, tread water for 10 minutes, and put on a life jacket while in the water. You will need to attest via signed form that you are able to do this.
  • HRRA program and race fees do NOT include uniforms, hotels, traveling expenses, or USRowing memberships (when applicable). Athletes are responsible for these additional expenses. HRRA does not provide adult chaperones for unaccompanied minors.

REGARDING PROGRAM PLACEMENT:

  • The first week of the fall program for Junior Advanced Boys & Girls teams will be a TRY OUT period. In order to have a well prepared and competitive junior advanced team for the fall season races, coaches will be evaluating ALL athletes registering for the advanced teams. Those who are chosen for the Advanced Racing team must fully commit to all practices, to being punctual, and to giving it your all. If an athlete is not at the level needed for advanced competition, he/she will be moved to another program.
  • Each program (other than novice) has a prerequisite. There are occasions when an athlete’s skill level may not match the program for which he or she is registered. In order for the athlete and team to be successful, a coach may recommend that an athlete is put into a more advanced program or taken out of a more rigorous program to further develop skills. In such a case, you may incur an additional expense or a refund of a program cost difference.

Junior Advanced Boys & Girls:

The Advanced Junior Sweeps Program is open to rowers who are rising sophomores, juniors and seniors, and those who have just graduated high school. Rowers should have competitive racing experience at the JV or Varsity level, or have the recommendation of a coach. Registration includes participation in one local regatta and free racing tank.

Mandatory Junior/Parent Athlete Meeting will be held the last week of June af the end of practice. An email with the day and time will be sent to all athletes and parents.

Dates: June 10th – August 8th 

Program Days & Times:
June 10th – June 25th – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 5:30-7:30pm
June 27th – August 8th – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday – 6:00-8:00am

Capacity: 18 Boys, 18 Girls

Rower Fee: $650

Boys: Register here.
Girls: Register here.

Coxswain Fee: $50 – Register here.

Coaches Boys: Kevin Piotti, Bobby Gee

Coaches Girls: Liz Schlusser, TBD

Mandatory: US Rowing Membership ($25) Register here.

All athletes are required to have current basic US Rowing Membership ($25) and a valid US Rowing Waiver. The club code for HRRA is H9RR4. Click the link to check your status or join.

Regatta Racing Dates:

  • Philly Youth Regatta– Info
    • Saturday, July 18; 7/24 or 7/25 TBD
    • Philadelphia, PA

  • Poughkeepsie Sprints Regatta
    • Saturday, August 8
    • Poughkeepsie, NY

For away regattas race fees are additional. Transportation, room and board are are the responsibility of the athlete’s family.

Junior Intermediate Boys & Girls:

The Junior Intermediate Sweeps program is designed for rowers who have completed two novice seasons through HRRA or through their scholastic team, or upon approval of the coach. The program will work on further developing their technical skills and endurance. Registration includes participation in one local regatta and free summer racing tank.

Mandatory Junior/Parent Athlete Meeting will be held the last week of June af the end of practice. An email with the day and time will be sent to all athletes and parents.

Dates: June 23rd – August 3rd

Program Days & Times: Monday to Friday – 5:30-7:30pm

Capacity: 18 Boys, 18 Girls

Rower Fee: $425

Boys: Register here.
Girls: Register here.

Coxswain Fee: $50 – Register here.

Mandatory: US Rowing Membership ($25) Register here.

All athletes are required to have current basic US Rowing Membership ($25) and a valid US Rowing Waiver. The club code for HRRA is H9RR4. Click the link to check your status or join.

Coaches: TBD

Regatta Racing Dates:

  • Poughkeepsie Sprints Regatta
    • Saturday, August 8
    • Poughkeepsie, NY

Junior Novice/Learn-to-Row Boys & Girls:

Juniors who are entering the 7th grade or higher, learn to row and improve on their completed learn to row skills in eight oared shells on the Hudson! Athletes learn safety, technique, how to handle boats, steer the boats and basic race skills.  Registration includes participation in one local regatta and free racing tank.

Mandatory Junior/Parent Athlete Meeting will be held the last week of June af the end of practice. An email with the day and time will be sent to all athletes and parents.

Dates: June 29th – August 8th

Program Days & Times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 5:30-7:30pm

Capacity: 18 rowers

Rower Fee: $300 – Register here.

Coxswain Fee: $50 – Register here.

Mandatory: US Rowing Membership ($25) Register here.

All athletes are required to have current basic US Rowing Membership ($25) and a valid US Rowing Waiver. The club code for HRRA is H9RR4. Click the link to check your status or join.

Coaches: TBD

Regatta Racing Dates:

  • Poughkeepsie Sprints Regatta
    • Saturday, August 8
    • Poughkeepsie, NY

All athletes must have a Basic USRowing Membership ($25) and an online waiver completed.  If you have already paid the membership under a different club name you must log in to the USRowing portal and add Hudson River Rowing Association to your club affiliations by the first day of practice. 

  • The HRRA code is H9RR4 and the online waiver link is HERE.

HRRA Program and race fees do not include uniform, hotel, traveling expenses, or USRowing membership (when applicable). Athletes are responsible for these additional expenses.  HRRA does not provide adult chaperones for unaccompanied minors.  

Form & Documents