UVRF 2024 Spring Junior Rowing Programs
March 5, 2024 Update: BOTH SESSIONS OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ROWING PROGRAM ARE FULL.
SPRING JUNIOR RACING PROGRAM (8th-12th Grade)
This is our traditional 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 8 – 12th graders. Rowing 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! $375 plus $35 club membership. Financial aid available.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY OR EXPECTED!
MIDDLE SCHOOL (6/7/8th Grade) ROWING PROGRAM
The 7/8th grade rowing program, which introduces kids to rowing in a non-competitive, fun learning environment will now include 6th graders. The program is run alongside the Spring Racing Program at the same locations and times, but only meets 3 days a week (M/W/F), does not include racing and is coached separately. Once we get on the water, participants will learn to scull (rowing with 2 oars each) in coxed quads (four person rowing shells with a coxswain to steer). 8th graders may opt for that full 5-day-a-week racing program or the 3-day-a-week non-racing program. Interested participants may move up to the racing program during the season at the discretion of the coaches. More details below! $225 plus $35 club membership. Financial aid available.
SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY! Safety is always a top priority at UVRF, and extra precautions will be
considered on a case by case basis for our younger and new rowers, but 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 20 at 6 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION: Please note that because these are not school programs, participants will need to arrange their own transportation to practices and races. Carpools are typically worked out at the beginning of the season.
UVRF Spring Junior Rowing Programs
Head Coach: Carin Reynolds
Coaches: Chuck Nagle, Laura Gillespie, Ian Girdwood, Jess Fitzgerald, Ala Crockett, Tyler Bergmeier
Want to learn more about EITHER of these programs?
Drop-in to any of our optional pre-season erg practices at 2 Mascoma St., Lebanon, NH M/W/F from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. from Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 8, 2024. 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 20, 2024 – 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 2 Mascoma Street, Lebanon, NH (site of the former Lebanon Village Market).
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 26 – Friday, March 9
Time: M/W/F from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: 2 Mascoma Street, Lebanon, NH (site of the former Lebanon Village Market).
Regular Season Starts Monday, March 11 and ends Saturday, June 1, 2024
There will be no practice during April break (Saturday, April 6 – Sunday, April 14)
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 11 to approximately Friday, April 5) – Ergs, Core, Strength
Practice will be daily, Monday-Friday from 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. at 2 Mascoma Street. 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 15 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 20, 2024 – at Dublin School vs. Dublin and Brewster Academy
Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Home – Instrasquad racing and Novice sculling
Saturday, May 4, 2024 – Bald Eagle Sprints at Amoskeag Youth Rowing in Hooksett v. AYR, Derryfield, Souhegan & VT Academy
Saturday, May 11, 2024 – HOME – v. Great Bay Rowing, Vermont Academy, Putney School
Sunday, May 19, 2024 – HOME – GRANITE STATE 4+ CHAMPIONSHIP (Dublin School, The Derryfield School, Souhegan Crew Club)
Saturday, May 25, 2024 – HOME – GRANITE STATE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP (Amoskeag Youth Rowing, Great Bay Rowing, Soughegan Crew Club, Putney School)
Saturday, June 1, 2024 – HOME – UVRF Masters v. Juniors
Cost: SPRING RACING PROGRAM – $375 / MIDDLE SCHOOL ROWING PROGRAM – $225 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:
- IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE (or volunteer where there is contact with rowers), you must be “Up to date” per CDC Guidelines with all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.
- 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 accomodations 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 13, 2024 — 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 Rob Hall (click to email).
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.