Teamwork. Precision. Swing.
Providing an empowering, disciplined and fun learning environment for rowers of diverse ages and training levels. Developing leadership traits, responsibility, problem-solving skills, and meaningful experiences that extend well beyond when the boat has been put back on the rack.
Legs. Body. Arms.
Arms. Body. Legs.
Rinse. Repeat.
Train to compete in our Youth Club Team. We practice on Lake Quinsigamond - one of the best rowing venues in the country. We are open to athletes from Worcester and surrounding communities, grades 8 – 12.
We serve athletes from schools including:
Algonguin | Auburn | Burncoat | Doherty | Hopkinton |
Millbury | Nashoba | North | Tech | Wachusett Regional |
Westborough | And more…
We offer both and Varsity and Novice programs with some including Scull and Sweep rowing. See Parent Handbook for all the details of our program.
Since we are a community-based program, need-based financial assistance is available. Also, due to the generosity of past alumni, scholarship funds are available to all Worcester Public High School athletes. These funds are used to lower their season tuition fee.
Pre-Season Parent/Athlete Meeting
There will be a mandatory informational video- conferencing meeting for all Fall Team parents and athletes on Thursday, August 21st at 6:30pm.
This meeting will be conducted via GoogleMeet, so video/audio/wi-fi capabilities will be needed. As back-up, there will also be a dial-in number. Participants will receive the meeting link in a welcome email no later than Tuesday evening. You must be registered for the team to receive the link.
Fall 2025 Season Schedule
Practices are held in the afternoons, after school, Monday – Friday, 4:00 – 6:30pm.
Season starts Monday August 25, 2025 and runs through October 26, 2025. Regattas are scheduled on various weekends throughout the season. These include Textile River, Head of the Charles and Northeast Fall Championships.
Season tuition covers racing entry fees, coaching and equipment costs and facilities upkeep. Fees for uniforms, gear and possible race travel will be assessed separately throughout the season.
Who should consider joining the team.
Ask your athlete.
Do they like being outdoors?
Do they enjoy being on the water with a sense of speed?
Do they seek more camaraderie and bonding with their teammates?
Do they wish to re-ignite their motivation and passion for a sport? To possibly try something new, step out of their comfort zone and enter a new level of athleticism?
Youth Team FAQ
Required or strongly recommended for shoulder season, outdoor sport:
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Sneakers for land-based training, as well as easily-removable shoes such as crocs or slides for the dock.
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Socks (rowing shoes are shared).
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Sunscreen, sun protecting hat (for hot/sunny days), head warming hat (for cold days), waterproof layers (for rainy days).
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Tight fitting, weather appropriate, synthetic "tech/performance" clothing. No baggy t-shirts or hoodies. No tops with open pockets. Cotton is not a good fabric for clothing in colder weather. Clothing needs will adapt as the seasons change. Think layers.
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A refillable plastic water bottle. You can also use a metal water bottle if it is covered in soft material, such as a thick sock. This is necessary to protect the inside of the boat. NO GLASS.
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Extra clothes. Sometimes boats flip or it rains. Athletes will be much more comfortable if they have a dry outfit to change into.
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A snack for energy to be consumed before or after practice (not during).
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Any required medical supplies.
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Check with your school's Athletic Director. We are a club competitive sports program that usually fulfills a school's requirements for physical education. We provide verification letters, if required.
Not necessarily, but a general athletic background/base level of fitness is highly recommended. We are a strenuous sport with a somewhat short season. This demands some pre-conditioning to effectively keep up with the practice training and racing.