To row with the MRRA, you must be a member of the Club. The only exception to this rule is for certain community access programs such as the popular Learn-To-Row programs which affords the general public opportunities to learn the basics of sculling and sweep rowing without a commitment to an MRRA membership. Prior rowing experience is expected for all programs below, except where noted. If you are looking to Learn To Row, please visit that web page for programs designed for those without any prior experience.Student Memberships: Restrictions apply: Must be full-time student age 18 - 24; Rowing season is restricted to June 1 through August 15; Student Members may not row Class A boats; Hours for sculling are restricted to after 9am any day. Some or all of these restrictions may be relaxed with Board permission for Open Sweep rowers.
Open Sweep Rowing now forming for the current season
MRRA is excited to offer its Open Sweep programs targeted at post-collegiate rowers and coxswains interested in training and racing on a team-based, competitive squad at a very high level. Men's and Women's boats are both available.
Open Sweep will run depending on the level of interest - need at least 4 participants.
Schedule & Fees
MRRA base membership is required. ($250, or $125 for currently enrolled students).
Program fee is $325.
Practices will be 3 times per week, with one session coached. Tue/Thu at 5:45am, Sat 7am.
We practice in 8's, 4's and 2- depending on rower availability.
Season runs through October 1
Racing
MRRA Open Sweep at 2011 Mayor's Cup
MRRA Open Sweep at 2011 USRowing Club Nationals Men's Senior 4+ Heat 2
The team will target several local regattas. Collegiate rowers are welcome to continue their training over the summer with the Open Sweep team.
Results
Since forming in Fall 2010, the Open Sweep group had a number of successful races:
1st place - Head of the Fish Open Men 4+
1st place - Head of the Fish Open Men 8+
1st place - Head of the Fish Open Mixed 8+
1st place - Head of the Fish Open Women’s 4+
2nd place - New Hampshire Championships Men’s Open 8+
3rd place - Textile River Regatta Men’s Open 4+
Contact
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