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.

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The Advanced Boys & Girls teams will be attending two away races this summer. You will be able to choose which race(s) that you will be able to attend, in the registration process.

REGARDING AWAY RACE PARTICIPATION:

Away races incur athlete Race Fees, which not only cover boat entry fees, but the costs incurred for the team to participate such as: gas/tolls for the coaches and tow vehicle for the boats, lodging and meals for coaches. We will be making hotel blocks for the teams, if you will be staying overnight. All race information will be sent in a detailed email prior to the races, and the hotel reservation information will be sent at the beginning of the season. 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.

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.

This is a competitive program which focuses on how to train, increasing the athlete’s technical skill set, and learning how to prepare physically and mentally for national competition. Registration includes participation in one local regatta and free racing tank.

Mandatory Junior/Parent Athlete Meeting: JUNE 25th, 7:00p.m. in the Regatta Room

Dates: June 16th – August 3rd

Program Days & Times:
June 16th – June 27th – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 5:30-7:30pm
June 30th – August 3rd – Monday to Friday – 6:00-8:00am

Capacity: 18 Boys, 18 Girls

Rower Fee: $625 – Register here.

Coxswain Fee: $25 – 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.

Boys Coach: TBD

Girls Coach: TBD

Regatta Racing Dates:

  • Sweep & Sculls Regatta – Info
    • Sunday, June 29
    • Providence, RI
  • Philly Youth Regatta– Info
    • Saturday, July 19
    • Philadelphia, PA
  • Bridge to Bridge Regatta – Info
    • Saturday, August 2nd
    • 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 racing tank.

Mandatory Junior/Parent Athlete Meeting: JUNE 25th, 7:00p.m. in the Regatta Room

Dates: June 23rd – August 3rd

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

Capacity: 18 Boys, 18 Girls

Rower Fee: $550 – Register here.

Coxswain Fee: $25 – 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.

Boys Coach: TBD

Girls Coach: TBD

Regatta Racing Dates:

  • Bridge to Bridge Regatta – Info
    • Saturday, August 2nd
    • 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 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: JUNE 25th, 7:00p.m. in the Regatta Room

Dates: June 23rd – August 3rd

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

Capacity: 18

Rower Fee: $365 – Register here.

Coxswain Fee: $25 – 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.

Boys Coach: TBD

Girls Coach: TBD

Regatta Racing Dates:

  • Bridge to Bridge Regatta – Info
    • Saturday, August 2nd
    • 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.  

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