Juniors Rowing Fall – Maine Coast Rowing Association

Juniors Fall Season

New rowers welcome through September 26!

If your child is interested in trying out rowing before the full financial commitment, please email us at juniors@mcrarowing.org to join us for a practice. All participants need parent/guardians to complete the MCRA Liability Waiver, the MCRA Swim Attestation, and the US Rowing Learn to Row Membership ($10) before being able to participate.

We are excited to begin the fall season, continuing our momentum and community from the spring season! Both new and experienced rowers in grades 8 to 12 are welcome!

During the first part of fall season, we focus on improving and teaching technique as we begin training to prepare for fall head racing. From there, we continue to build our rowers' speed and strength on the water, with supplemental erg workouts, strength training, and cross training. Utilizing concepts of mobility and mindfulness, we focus on preparing for the competitive racing part of the fall season and beyond while creating a strong endurance background for all rowers, especially those with plans to row at the college or university level.

Rowers also receive individualized training plans, targeted strength and fitness goals, and coached support to improve form and technique both on the water and on the erg.

Regatta Schedule

FAQs

Juniors Fall 2025

Sessions: Monday, August 25th to Saturday, November 1st, 2025

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Fees: $950 for returning rowers, $600 for first-season rowers and full-time coxswains

Discounts:

Early Bird Discount of $50 per rower if paid in full by September 12th

Multi-Child Discount of $50 per second child and $100 per third child

Financial Aid and Payment Plans:

MCRA is fully committed to ensuring that all who want to row can take part in our program. Limited financial aid is available each season to help those with the greatest need. If you anticipate that you will apply for financial aid, please email at juniors@mcrarowing.org as soon as possible to discuss the process with our coaches. All discussions are private and confidential with our scholarship review team.

Fees may be paid in two equal installments due September 12 and October 3.

Additional Information and Expectations:

Fees include all race fees for planned races, any special races, i.e. Head of the Charles, would not be included.

Parents are expected to attend the Parents Meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd at 6pm at the MCRA Boatyard.

Fundraising participation is required and includes the Cow Island Regatta (Sunday, September 14th) and the Fall Pie Sale to assist in equipment development, scholarship money, and to supplement Juniors operational expenditures.

All parents are part of the Parents Boosters and are expected to assist during the season with food donations, transportation, and fundraising.

Regular attendance and communication of absences are expected.

Register here!

Prior to completing the registration link, you must have an active USRowing membership.

A current USRowing number and the expiration date will be required to complete the registration. If you do not have a current USRowing membership, click here. The MCRA Club Code is F6VF3.