MIDDLE SCHOOL SCULLING PROGRAM
Practice days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 
First practice: Check the Calendar Tab for key dates, we will start the season indoors and more to the Bare Hill pond when weather permits. Note: NEW members have different deadlines - check the Calendar Tab!
Practice times (indoors) :  TBD - check the Calendar Tab for updates
Practice times (at the pond): 4:40 - 6:00pm

Athletes and Parents are responsible for the information in the information Tabs for:  Fees, Forms, Policies and the Calendar

  • This program has limited spots available due to equipment limitations. Registration is limited to 20 participants.
  • There are no tryouts for this program; the team is filled on a "first come, first served basis". No Bromfield student will be turned away. If we exceed 20, we  will limit enrollment based on registration date of R.J. Grey students.

Program Description

At BHRA we are committed to providing excellence at every level of instruction in the sport. Our 8th Grade Middle School curriculum provides young athletes with opportunities to develop their formative rowing skills and progress by focusing primarily on sculling.

Who may participate:

  • 8th graders from Bromfield,  R.J. Grey and  Harvard resident students attending a publicly funded charter, technical or vocational school. 

Our goals are to:

  • Provide middle schoolers with a level playing field to learn, excel, and try something new

  • Offer developmentally-appropriate rowing in sculling boats, promoting wellness and longevity in the sport

  • Enable young athletes to gain a strong foundation and understanding of the work ethic, commitment and camaraderie that lies at the heart of rowing in preparation to become leaders on the competitive high school team, while still accommodating middle school schedules and interests.  

Above all, we strive to help all of our rowers grow, develop and have fun with the sport of rowing, both on and off the water.

Program Prerequisites

  • 8th grade,  with no rowing experience required

  • Practices are 3 days a week 

  • Enrollment for this program is limited to 20 participants - 10 boys and 10 girls. The following rules apply: 

    • Registration will be filled on a "first come, first served" basis with Bromfield students given first option if we exceed 20.

    • There is no “Try-Out” for R.J. Grey students who wish to join this program. If they decide to return for the high school novice program, they may need to “Try-Out” at that time.

    • All new athletes must register by the deadlines on the Calendar Tab for the program. If you withdraw within ten days of the first practice, you will receive a full refund, less the processing fee.

  • There are three regattas this spring. Participants should consider these dates when enrolling. We would like you to be available for these dates so check the Calendar Tab.  
     
  • Develop in a team environment and participate in the Leaf Raking (fall) and Ergathon (spring) fundraisers.

New Middle School applicants will be given a period of time to try rowing. You will receive a full refund (less the processing fee) if you withdraw within 10 days of the first practice.  

 

FOLLOW THESE STEPS

Review the Forms Tab, and make sure you have completed everything applicable on that page, including membership with USRowing, Swim test, Current Physical, SafeSport (if applicable) and Financial Aid (if applicable). 

Review the Calendar Tab, and all our policies.

Review the Fees and refund policies, then proceed to registration and submit payment.