Holyoke Rows runs a youth team rowing program for high school and middle school students during the school year. We offer rowing for both new and experienced rowers in  7th – 12th grade (12 – 18 years old) in the greater Western Massachusetts area. Programs include developmental middle school rowing, a competitive high school team, and summer practice rowing. No prior experience is required and anyone can learn!

Summer Practice Rowing Experienced youth can keep their skills up on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 am, thru the month of July. You must have previous rowing experience and feel comfortable in a boat, to participate. The instruction will be limited, but it is a chance to get out on the water, practice skills, and stay in shape for the fall rowing season.

Middle School Rowing is an introduction to the sport, for 7th and 8th graders and is offered each fall and spring season. This is a non-competitive program, with practices held 3 days each week. Rowers can repeat the program or join the High School Team.

High School Rowing is for 9th-12th graders, and new and experienced rowers are welcome (Middle School rowing is not a prerequisite). High school rowers practice 5 days a week. We meet after school, at the boathouse, 3:15 to 5:15 every day. Fall and spring season are “on the water” with a focus on boat skills and speed, and the team competes at regattas around the region.