HRRA JUNIORS
Our Junior programs are designed to address three philosophies.
We address each of these philosophies by providing Learn-to-Row and Novice teams, skill building and water time for intermediate athletes, and intensive training and technique work for advanced rowers. Each HRRA athlete shares their experience with teammates and coaches of other teams and creates new experiences to take back to their scholastic teams, tightening that connection and helping to create our rowing community.
- By creating composite teams, we can match the best athletes from varied programs and put together top-rated teams that represent the best the Hudson Valley has to offer.
- Melding traditional rivals during the scholastic seasons into composite boats, we create a sense of regional rowing pride.
- Providing extensive access to expanded coaching ideas and experiences makes our regional scholastic teams stronger and prepares them for success at the collegiate level.
We address each of these philosophies by providing Learn-to-Row and Novice teams, skill building and water time for intermediate athletes, and intensive training and technique work for advanced rowers. Each HRRA athlete shares their experience with teammates and coaches of other teams and creates new experiences to take back to their scholastic teams, tightening that connection and helping to create our rowing community.
JUNIOR LEARN-TO-ROW
A three-week, on-the-water rowing class offered twice each summer. The goal of this program is to introduce young athletes to the world of rowing in a fun, safe environment. Topics covered include the proper care and use of rowing equipment, rowing safety, basic rowing technique, and the concept of teamwork.
PREREQUISITE: Must be able to swim 50 yards and tread water. Must be 12 years old or older to participate or entering 7th grade in the fall.
SUMMER
A three-week, on-the-water rowing class offered twice each summer. The goal of this program is to introduce young athletes to the world of rowing in a fun, safe environment. Topics covered include the proper care and use of rowing equipment, rowing safety, basic rowing technique, and the concept of teamwork.
PREREQUISITE: Must be able to swim 50 yards and tread water. Must be 12 years old or older to participate or entering 7th grade in the fall.
SUMMER
JUNIOR SWEEPS
The Junior Sweeps Summer and Fall Programs are designed for rowers and coxswains who have only one novice season of rowing experience or for experienced rowers who are currently entering grades 8 or 9. The program is focused on building skills, technical instruction, and increasing fitness.
PREREQUISITE: One season of scholastic rowing or six weeks of HRRA Novice.
SUMMER FALL
The Junior Sweeps Summer and Fall Programs are designed for rowers and coxswains who have only one novice season of rowing experience or for experienced rowers who are currently entering grades 8 or 9. The program is focused on building skills, technical instruction, and increasing fitness.
PREREQUISITE: One season of scholastic rowing or six weeks of HRRA Novice.
SUMMER FALL
JUNIOR RACING
The Summer Juniors Team is a competitive racing team, which prepares athletes physically and mentally for regional and, possibly, international competition. This program is intended for younger athletes who need to develop or fine tune their fitness as well as experienced junior rowers and coxswains who are committed to working and improving with other focused regional athletes in a vigorous, college preparatory training program.
This is a sweep-focused program, but sculling and small boats may be included for practice and racing.
The team will represent HRRA at two to three regional regattas each season and athletes may have the opportunity to compete at one additional national or international event each season.
PREREQUISITE: HRRA Junior Racing is designed for rowers who have completed the 9th to 12th grade as of spring 2018 and have at least two prior seasons of rowing experience (HRRA or scholastic) or by permission of the coaching staff.
Athletes must be no older than 18 through December 31, 2018. If you turn 19 during this calendar year, please register for the U23 program outlined on the Adult Rowing Page.
Please click here for more detailed information and expectations.
SUMMER FALL
The Summer Juniors Team is a competitive racing team, which prepares athletes physically and mentally for regional and, possibly, international competition. This program is intended for younger athletes who need to develop or fine tune their fitness as well as experienced junior rowers and coxswains who are committed to working and improving with other focused regional athletes in a vigorous, college preparatory training program.
This is a sweep-focused program, but sculling and small boats may be included for practice and racing.
The team will represent HRRA at two to three regional regattas each season and athletes may have the opportunity to compete at one additional national or international event each season.
PREREQUISITE: HRRA Junior Racing is designed for rowers who have completed the 9th to 12th grade as of spring 2018 and have at least two prior seasons of rowing experience (HRRA or scholastic) or by permission of the coaching staff.
Athletes must be no older than 18 through December 31, 2018. If you turn 19 during this calendar year, please register for the U23 program outlined on the Adult Rowing Page.
Please click here for more detailed information and expectations.
SUMMER FALL
WINTER TRAINING
The HRRA Winter Training program prepares Juniors for spring and summer competition, and improves athleticism and rowing potential for non-competitive juniors.
Winter is the time when athletes build a foundation of strength and power. The HRRA Winter Training program provides individualized sport-specific training plans to develop that foundation in preparation for erg racing, spring scholastic, and summer club seasons.
In the past, our participants have set regatta records at the HRRA Indoor Sprints and finished in the top 20 at CRASHB's. If you are serious about increasing your visibility on your spring or summer teams, or are laying the groundwork for collegiate rowing recruitment, the HRRA staff of regional coaches will help you achieve your goals.
Winter Training provides:
PREREQUISITE: This program is open to all regional junior athletes who have completed one season of rowing at their high school, through HRRA or other rowing clubs.
WINTER
The HRRA Winter Training program prepares Juniors for spring and summer competition, and improves athleticism and rowing potential for non-competitive juniors.
Winter is the time when athletes build a foundation of strength and power. The HRRA Winter Training program provides individualized sport-specific training plans to develop that foundation in preparation for erg racing, spring scholastic, and summer club seasons.
In the past, our participants have set regatta records at the HRRA Indoor Sprints and finished in the top 20 at CRASHB's. If you are serious about increasing your visibility on your spring or summer teams, or are laying the groundwork for collegiate rowing recruitment, the HRRA staff of regional coaches will help you achieve your goals.
Winter Training provides:
- Personalized training plans designed to prepare athletes for the rigor of sprint racing and achieving 2K PR's
- Circuit-based weight training
- Weekly technique sessions in the boathouse tanks
- Development of personalized 2K goals and the physical and mental strategies to achieve them
PREREQUISITE: This program is open to all regional junior athletes who have completed one season of rowing at their high school, through HRRA or other rowing clubs.
WINTER
