UVRF-Lebanon Crew 2025 Spring Junior Racing Program
SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY! Safety is always a top priority at UVRF. ALL rowers and coxswains must watch the US Rowing Safety Video and pass the swim test or wear a PFD. Learn more about UVRF Safety practices at our Mandatory Parent-Athlete Meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION: Please note that because this is not a school program, participants will need to arrange their own transportation to practices and races. Carpools are typically worked out at the beginning of the season.
UVRF-Lebanon Crew SPRING JUNIOR RACING PROGRAM (8th-12th Grade)
This is our traditional UVRF-Lebanon Crew 12 week spring racing program consisting of 5-day a week practices and 6 weekend races. Rowers and coxswains are expected to attend all practices and regattas. The program is open to 9th – 12th graders. 8th graders from Lebanon, Plainfield, Grantham, Woodstock, Mascoma, and Hartford may join with the permission of the Head Coach. Rowing and racing is in all boat classes including sweep (one oar per rower, in 4+s or 8+s) and sculling (two oars per rower, in quads (4x), doubles (2x) and optional singles (1x). More details below! $400 plus $35 club membership. Financial aid available.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY OR EXPECTED! All new rowers and all 8th Graders (regardless of prior participation in the Middle School Program) will initially be placed together once we are on the water)
UVRF Spring Junior Rowing Programs
Head Coach: Carin Reynolds
Coaches: Chuck Nagle, Ian Girdwood, Tyler Bergmeier & Christine Perry
Want to learn more about EITHER of these programs?
Drop-in to any of our optional pre-season erg practices at the former Harley-Davidson building at 351 Miracle Mile, Lebanon, NH M/W/F from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. from Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7, 2025. Or drop in during the first week of the regular season, starting March 10, Mon.-Fri. 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Meet coaches, rowers, try out an erg and come with your questions and curiosity!
Check out our UVRF Spring Junior Racing Program Facebook page!
Mandatory Parent-Athlete Meeting – Wednesday, MARCH 19, 2025 – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. In-depth information about the program, ask questions, meet the coaches and captains and learn about UVRF Lebanon crew. We will have practice from 5 – 6 p.m. followed by the Parent-Athlete Meeting – all at the Harley-Davidson building at 351 Miracle Mile in Lebanon.
FREE Optional Pre-Season Erg & Body Strength workouts: Drop in and check it out! ALL INTERESTED PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE WELCOME! Experienced and new rowers as well as those who just want to check it out before committing:
Two weeks: Monday, February 24 – Friday, March 7
Time: M/W/F from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: Harley-Davidson building 351 Miracle Mile, Lebanon, NH.
Regular Season Starts Monday, March 10 and ends Saturday, May 31, 2025
There will be no practice during April break (Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 20)
REMINDER: Because this is not a school program, participants will need to arrange their own transportation to practices and races.
Pre-On The Water Practice (Monday, March 10 to approximately Friday, April 11) – Ergs, Tanks, Core, Strength
Practice will be daily, Monday-Friday from 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. at the Harley-Davidson building, 351 Miracle Mile, Lebanon, NH. We are also working on securing time in the Dartmouth Indoor Rowing Tanks at Alumni Gym – those times may vary but will always be in the evening.
FIRST WEEK OF PRACTICE – if you’re not sure if you want to commit or not, come give it a try for FREE – no commitment!
On the Water Practice (Starting Monday, April 21 or whenever the site is open and the river is safe for rowing)
Once we are on the water, practices are at Kendal Riverfront Park in Hanover (parking available at the site) located at 84 Lyme Road (Route 10), 2 miles north of Hanover green. Mondays – Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
RACE SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 26, 2025 – at Dublin School vs. Dublin [CONFIRMED]
Saturday, May 3, 2025 – Bald Eagle Sprints at Amoskeag Youth Rowing in Hooksett v. AYR, Derryfield, Souhegan & VT Academy [CONFIRMED]
Saturday, May 10, 2025 – TBD
Sunday, May 18, 2025 – HOME – GRANITE STATE 4+ CHAMPIONSHIP (Dublin School, The Derryfield School, Souhegan Crew Club) [CONFIRMED]
Saturday, May 24, 2025 – HOME – GRANITE STATE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP (Amoskeag Youth Rowing, Great Bay Rowing, Soughegan Crew Club, Putney School) [CONFIRMED]
Saturday, May 31, 2025 – HOME – UVRF Masters v. Juniors
Cost: SPRING RACING PROGRAM – $400 plus $35 UVRF Spring Junior membership OR $65 UVRF annual junior membership (which covers spring, summer and fall). Generous Financial Aid!!!! (including installment payment option and partial or full scholarship) is available from the UVRF-Jasmine Rogers Scholarship Fund. Contact Head Coach Carin Reynolds (carin.reynolds@gmail.com) in confidence for details.
Requirements:
- Swim Test/Safety Video: All rowers who have not taken the swim test will be taking one during a regularly scheduled practice. The swim test consists of 10 minutes of treading water followed by swimming two lengths of the pool (any stroke, any speed), treading water and putting on a life jacket that has been thrown to you, then getting out of the pool with the life jacket on.
- All rowers must watch the U.S. Rowing Safety Video which will be shown during a practice before we go on the water.
- Attendance at ALL practices and races is expected; but some accommodations can be made.
- Participation in team fundraising events, most importantly fundraising for our Upper Valley Rowing & Friends Prouty Team (Note that The Prouty this year is scheduled to be held on July 12, 2025 — attendance at the actual event is voluntary, but we will organize a team row for the event if it is held.)
Parent volunteers! We need you and we love you! In addition to helping with food, parking and safety at regattas, we need “launch parents” (no experience necessary!) at daily practices. There’s a t-shirt in it for you, and profuse thanks from the coaches and kids! Interested? Email carin.reynolds@gmail.com.
Please note that to protect our rowers and to comply with USRowing requirements, volunteers such as launch patrol parents, parking attendants, commission control, stake boat holders, hospitality, launch drivers, etc. need to be aware of the MAAPP (Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies) and how to report if they see a violation. Policy. Details HERE.
Questions? Contact Carin Reynolds at carin.reynolds@gmail.com or 603-276-9250.