Neponset Rowing Club
Juniors Program
(High School Rowing, Grades 9–12)
Fall Enrollment Open l Milton, MA. l Secure Your Seat!
Program Schedule & Details
Join our competitive high school rowing program, designed to develop skills and teamwork. Athletes learn, train under experienced coaches, and compete in local and regional competitions.
BEFORE YOU REGISTER: 4-STEP CHECKLIST
Gather the required docs and get your high school athlete ready for Day 1 on the water
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Step 1: ArbiterSports (FamilyID) Account
Create or log into your family account to fill out the online Neponset Rowing Club Fall 2026 registration form. If you have one already, skip this step and go straight to registration. If not, you will be asked to set one up when you click the Registration Button.
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Step 2: Current Physical Exam
Upload a copy of your rower's physical exam (must be dated within the past 13 months).
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Step 3: Swim Test Form
Download and submit our standard Swim Test Verification form (100-ft swim + 10-min tread) signed by a certified lifeguard. (Required for all new rowers).
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Step 4: USRowing Basic Membership
Join or renew a Basic USRowing membership online and link it to Neponset Rowing Club using Club Code: NTH43.
When & Where
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Season Dates: September 8 – November 8, 2026
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Practice Times: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Location: Milton Town Landing (88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA)
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Weather Policy: We train outdoors rain or shine. Practices are only canceled for extreme conditions or active lightning.
Fees (Risk-Free Trial)
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Season Fee: $1,350 total ($1,050 operating & coaching + $300 regatta entry fees).
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2-Week Risk-Free Trial: The first two weeks serve as a trial period. If an athlete cannot continue due to capacity or fit, you receive a full refund.
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Gear Included: NRC provides all boats, oars, launches, and safety equipment. No personal rowing gear required.
Roster & Racing
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Novice Track (Beginners): No prior experience necessary. Rowers learn fundamental technique, physical conditioning, and boat handling.
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Varsity Track (Experienced Rowers): Advanced technical coaching and high-tempo endurance work for experienced rowers.
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Fall Regattas: Athletes compete in weekend races across New England based on lineup readiness.
Have more questions before you enroll? Fill out our Inquiry form and we'll reach out.
Have general questions? Check out our FAQ page.
High school fall rowing program serving Milton and Greater Boston athletes (Grades 9–12).
Structured technical coaching, athletic conditioning, and weekend racing. No prior rowing experience required.
At Neponset Rowing Club, we offer high schoolers something rare in youth athletics: a sport where every athlete has the opportunity to compete, push their limits, and experience the thrill of moving a boat on race day. Operating out of Milton Landing, our Fall Juniors (High School) program welcomes rowers of all experience levels (Grades 9–12). Guided by expert coaching in a structured, safety-first environment, athletes learn the rowing stroke from scratch, build serious physical endurance, and discover what they are truly capable of achieving.
What Makes Rowing Different?
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Every Seat Drives the Boat: Rowing isn't like field sports with bench rotations and individual spotlight plays. In a rowing shell, every athlete on the roster is on the water, pulling their weight (even coxswains). Every athlete contributes directly to the boat’s performance.
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Hard Work with an Unmatched Payoff: Crew takes real work—it demands grit, mental focus, and physical effort. But the feeling of synchronized oars catching the water together as the shell glides effortlessly down the Neponset? There is nothing like it. That shared experience builds trust in the team and self-confidence through hard work that transfers to the rest of your life.
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Building True Student-Athletes: Balancing daily practices with high school academics instills real discipline, time management, and maturity. College admissions officers value rowers because the sport signals coachability, strong character, and a proven ability to commit to something demanding.
