Give rowing a try—no experience required!
Our FREE one-week trial is the perfect opportunity for middle school athletes to build confidence, make new friends, and learn the fundamentals of rowing in a fun, supportive environment.
Reserve your athlete's spot today by registering below.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPETITIVE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Competitive Middle School Team is designed for students in grades 6–8 who want to learn the sport of rowing in a fun, supportive, and team-oriented environment. No prior rowing experience is required. As a three-time USRowing Youth National Champion program (2022, 2024, and 2026) and a USRowing High Performance Partner, Newport Sea Base Rowing is committed to developing athletes at every stage—from their first experience on the water through junior racing and collegiate rowing.
Our Middle School Team provides the foundation for long-term success by helping athletes develop technical rowing skills, fitness, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Athletes who demonstrate the necessary skills, commitment, and maturity may have the opportunity to progress into our Junior Racing Team as they advance through the program.
PROGRAM GOALS
The goals of our Competitive Middle School Team are to:
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Introduce athletes to the sport of rowing in a fun and supportive environment.
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Develop proper rowing technique, boat-handling skills, and water safety.
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Build fitness, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
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Foster a positive team culture on and off the water.
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Prepare athletes for future success in our Junior Racing Team.
PRACTICES & TRAINING
Whenever conditions allow, athletes spend time on the water developing rowing technique and boat-handling skills. When weather or water conditions are unsuitable, practices shift to land-based training, including indoor rowing (erging), running, strength and mobility exercises, team-building activities, and video review.
Both on-the-water and land-based training play an important role in developing athletic ability, teamwork, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the sport of rowing.
BOATS
Athletes gain experience rowing a variety of boat classes throughout the season, with the U15 coxed quad serving as the primary racing boat during the spring season.
RACING
Athletes born in 2013 who are in 8th grade may be eligible to join the Junior Racing Team if they demonstrate the necessary skill, maturity, and commitment. Athletes who are not yet ready for the Junior Racing Team continue to develop with the Competitive Middle School Team while training four days per week and competing in a select race schedule.
U15 (MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM)
Birth Years: 2013–2015
There are no tryouts for the Competitive Middle School Team.
Practices begin September 15.
Athletes train four days per week and compete in a select race schedule designed to build skills, confidence, and racing experience.
WHAT TO BRING
Athletic shoes
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Hat or visor
Athletic shorts
T-shirt or tank top
Sign Up/Registration
Ready to get started? Register online and complete your required forms before your first practice.
