The Middle School Program is designed to teach young athletes the basic technical aspects of the sport as well as provide an introduction training. This program is meant to provide each athlete with a serious understanding of the sport while also encouraging teamwork and fun. During the fall and spring the focus of the program is on developing boat moving abilities while also building in the strength and conditioning aspects of the sport. During the winter season the focus is on developing athletes through "dry-land" training: erging (on the rowing machine), circuit training, stretching and having fun. We love our middle schoolers and aside from having a great time cultivating a life long joy of rowing, this program has been the backbone of our success as a team. Open to athletes in the 6th, 7th & 8th grades. Athletes may only enroll in one Middle School Program. If you have any questions please email Tripp Smith or Scott Branscomb. If you athlete has been participating in the Middles School program and is now in 8th grade please see the Competitive Development Program description to see if your athlete would enjoy it!
*Athletes may only register for one session -- if you would like to try and get into a second program you must enroll in the waitlist.
Season Dates
Spring 2024
Competitive Development
March 25th - May 31st
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
5:30 - 7:30
Season Dates
Spring 2024
Monday/Wednesday Middle School
March 25th - May 31st
(No Practice 5/27)
3:30 - 5:00
Tuesday/Thursday Middle School
March 26th - May 30th
3:30 - 5:00 or 5:30 - 7:00
Saturday Middle School
March 30th - June 1st
(No Practice 5/25)
10:00 - 12:00
Middle School Rowing
Eight graders who have participated in our middle school program and are looking to take their rowing experience up a notch should talk to their coaches about the Competitive Development program. Competitive Development aims to give younger athletes a taste of what rowing with the varsity team will be like. The program focuses on continuing to develop technical expertise while also building fitness, strength and flexibility. Athletes work in a smaller coach to athlete ratio and get more individualized feedback.
If you would like to register for this program please email Tripp Smith.
Competitive Development
(Select Athletes/ 8th Grade)