The goal of summer rowing is to provide an opportunity for our athletes to train hard in a low pressure environment, to improve technique and maintain fitness.  The majority of the rowing will be done in a  sculling boat. Those who do not have sculling experience will be taught They will need to pass a "flip test" in advance of the start of the program. See details below. A competition schedule is provided to enhance racing skills for both our rowers and coxswains. This is an excellent opportunity for our coxswains to gain more experience both in running practices and racing in coxed fours.  

• We race as Bare Hill Rowing Association during the summer. Athletes need to add BHRA to their USRowing profile.
  Find instructions HERE
• Athletes will need to hold a Championship level US Rowing Membership.  
• A summer unisuit order will be required for anyone choosing to race at Canadian Henley. 

Parents of younger participants: Please note, summer competitive rowing is not recreational. The structure of the program requires athletes who are self-reliant and can successfully complete a work out on their own in a single. Due to town regulations of no wake in the early hours on the pond, athletes will be given workouts to follow and coaches station themselves along the training path and monitor the rowers as they pass by. 

PROGRAM INFORMATION - see website for details

Who’s Eligible: Open to Bromfield Acton-Boxborough current team members in grades 8 through 12 + alumni/ae pending available equipment
Program Dates: June 17 to July 26 + Canadian Henley participants July 29 - August 4

Practice Times - check website

Regatta Dates 2024:

• Cromwell Cup, Boston, MA, July 21 day trip to race on the Charles River
• Canadian Henley: depart Sunday, July 28, racing July 30 to August 4 - St. Catharines, Ontario **

** US Passport required.

Coaches: Holly Hatton and Gary Piantedosi
Focus: Primarily sculling boats, plus coxed fours
Requirements (Rower):

• Rowed at 8th grade level or higher
• No sculling experience needed to pass a the “flip test" conducted on first day of class.
• Championship level USRowing membership

Requirements (Coxswain):

• 8th grade: 2 seasons of coxing
• 9th grade +: one season of coxing
• Available for designated "team boat" practices (typically 2-3 days a week)
• Available for at least 2 of 3 regattas (your choice)
• Championship level USRowing membership

Flip Test: A flip test shows your ability to flip a single while in it and then get back into the boat without assistance. A coach will supervise this test.

Estimated costs based on 15 participants - final cost will be determined we know how many athletes will attend.
*Covers tariff paid by BHRA to the Town of Harvard for inclusion of non-town tax paying members.

BASE FEES:  Include program registration, coaches' salaries, gas for launches, daily operational costs of the program such as equipment maintenance, and rental agreement with the town for beach access.

LOCAL REGATTA FEES: Include regatta entry fees, boat transportation costs, gas and travel expenses for coaches.

CANADIAN HENLEY FEES: Include regatta entry fees, boat transportation costs, international travel expenses including gas and tolls, athlete transportation costs to, from and at the venue, athlete and coach housing expenses, coaches' travel  expenses and may include some team meals.  

PARENT CHAPERONES will be needed for Canadian Henley:  We are particularly looking for a chaperone(s) who can drive a 12-person passenger van.  Providing a vehicle is not a requirement for being considered for the chaperone positions. You will need to be available for the duration of the regatta to provide meal options and transportation of athletes for shopping, meals and racing.  The chaperone(s) accommodations, gas and tolls will be covered. 

NO rebate will be given for time missed due to other scheduled activities nor will fees be prorated for joining the program after the start date.

All registrants, please follow these steps:

1.    Complete the online registration.
2.    Submit physical and swim test in the registration, if needed (Download form).
-  If you have already submitted a swim test from a previous BHRA program, you do not need to submit again.
-  If you have a current physical on file with BABR, see below for compliance.*
3. Pay online - you are not registered until you have paid

* Physical dated within 13 months of the last day of the program. If your child's physical will expire during the summer season, please schedule a doctor’s appointment as soon as possible and submit the updated physical to the BHRA Registrar BEFORE the expiration date. Athletes with expired physicals will be ineligible to practice, race and travel with the team until the updated form is submitted.

There will be no exceptions to this rule, nor will there be extensions granted based upon a doctor’s note. If you have a current physical on file with BHRA that meets this date criteria, you do NOT need to resubmit this form.

Swim Test - Returning rowers who have this on file do not need to resubmit this form. Even if you have achieved a high level of swimming or certification, but have no form on file, this form must be submitted.

Forms are due by Wednesday, June 12.

Questions?
Please direct program questions to: Holly Hatton
Registration questions and forms, send to:  programdirector@barehillrowing.com