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 Sweep Racing Team for Boys:

The Junior Boys RACING TEAM is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have competitive racing experience at the JV or Varsity level. The FIRST WEEK of the program will be try outs. 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. Commitment to attending all practices, and a desire to race and win are expected.

Dates: September 8th – November 1st

Program Days & Times:
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday – 5:30-7:00pm
Saturday – 7:00-9:00am

Capacity: 18 Boys

Rower Fee: $650 – Register here.

Coxswain Fee: $50 – Register here.

Coaches Boys: Kevin Piotti

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 Races: TBD, may include

  • Head of the Hudson– Info
    • Sunday, September 20th
    • Albany, NY

  • Mohawk Classic – Info
    • Sunday, September 27th
    • Scotia, NY

  • Head of the Riverfront or Head of the Passaic
      • October 4th

  • Head of the Fish – Info
    • October 24/25
    • Saratoga, NY

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

Junior Sweep Racing Team for Girls:

The Junior Girls RACING TEAM is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have competitive racing experience at the JV or Varsity level. The FIRST WEEK of the program will be try outs. 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. Commitment to attending all practices, and a desire to race and win are expected.

Dates: September 8th – November 1st

Program Days & Times:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 5:30-7:00pm
Saturday – 7:00-9:00am

Capacity: 18 Girls

Rower Fee: $650 – Register here.

Coxswain Fee: $50 – Register here.

Coaches Boys: Matt Rignanese & Andrew Runne

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 Races: TBD, may include

  • Head of the Hudson– Info
    • Sunday, September 20th
    • Albany, NY

  • Mohawk Classic – Info
    • Sunday, September 27th
    • Scotia, NY

  • Head of the Riverfront or Head of the Passaic
      • October 4th

  • Head of the Fish – Info
    • October 24/25
    • Saratoga, NY

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

Junior Recreational Sweeps:

The JR REC program is for juniors who have at least TWO seasons of rowing experience. It program will work on further developing your technical skills and endurance.

Dates: September 9th – November 1st

Program Days & Times:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 5:30-7:00pm

Capacity: 26 Rowers

Rower Fee: $425 – Register here.

Coxswain Fee: $50 – Register here.

Coaches Boys: Sarah Lorenzini (Head) & Victoria Lawrence (Asst)

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 Races: TBD, may include

  • Head of the Hudson– Info
    • Sunday, September 20th
    • Albany, NY

  • Mohawk Classic – Info
    • Sunday, September 27th
    • Scotia, NY

  • Head of the Riverfront or Head of the Passaic
      • October 4th

  • Head of the Fish – Info
    • October 24/25
    • Saratoga, NY

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

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

Juniors who are in 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.

Dates: September 9th – November 1st

Program Days & Times:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 5:30-7:00pm

Capacity: 12 rowers

Coach: Sophie Green 

Rower Fee: $300 – 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. 

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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