Spring Season Begins March 31st – Tryouts -March-31-April 4

• Tryouts and assessments start March 31, 2025 at the YMCA, 5:45AM to 7:30AM – Membership to the Y is not necessary.
• We especially need coxswains!
• Financial Aid is available – apply here

JUNIOR ROWING DESCRIPTION

The junior rowing team is for high school athletes, and rowers ages 12+ by coach’s invitation. Megunticook Rowing is not offering afternoon club sessions this season. All juniors will practice together this spring. If you are unsure of your skill level, please contact Will Schaetzke at will@megunticookrowing.org.

The competitive team will compete in sweep and sculling rowing at regattas in the New England area. Successful completion of swim test or waiver will be required to participate in the on-water training.

Level of commitment:

For those rowers who want to compete, all practices and regattas are mandatory

Practices:

• Dry-Land Tryouts start March 31st: Monday through Friday 5:45 am to 7:30 am at PenBay YMCA
• On-Water starts April 28th – May 24th: Monday through Friday 5:45 am to 7:30 am at Barrett’s Cove (BC) – This could change depending on Mother Nature
• Captains’ practice: Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm to 5pm at PenBay YMCA
• TIMES MAY CHANGE BY 1/4 HOUR: ONCE WE ARE IN-SEASON, TIME CHANGES WILL BE POSTED ON SLACK