Baboosic Lake Rowing Club





Youth Program

Eligibility

This program is open to all youth, grades 8-12.

No try-outs or experience are required. We welcome rowers and coxswains. Everyone races!

2026 Fall Racing Season


Schedule:

Registration is now open.

Season Dates:

  • Pre-season: 8/24/26 - 9/03/26
    Optional (but highly recommended) land training
    Location: Souhegan High School
    Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

  • Regular Season: 9/08/26 - 10/31/26
    Location:
    Souhegan High School (land training)
    Baboosic Lake (water practice), Amherst Town Beach

    Practice Schedule:

    • Monday - Thursday
      3:30-5:45 PM

    • Fridays off

    • Saturday
      7:30-9:30 AM (varsity) or 9:30-11:45 AM (novice)

    • Racing on weekends
      Practice and Racing Calendar

Cost: $500 by check/$518 by Paypal or credit card

*We have a limited number of grants available each season. Please contact us for information.

Racing Season Requirements:


Attendance:

Attendance at all practices are required, with several exceptions:

  • Attendance Policy

  • Illness/school absence (must be reported at bit.ly/souhegancrew)

  • Drivers Ed can NOT be accommodated during the racing season. Practice may not be missed for driving hours.

USRowing Membership:

  • An active Basic membership and signed waiver with USRowing is required ($20/$25 per year). Athletes will not be allowed to participate in practice without an active membership and signed waiver. This must be signed by a parent if the athlete is under 18.

  • This is only required if the athlete is a new member or the athlete's membership has expired.

  • If you need help with the membership, please follow these instructions.


CLOTHING:

  • The only uniform required is a racing unisuit, available on the JL Team Store website.

  • For practice, the athlete will require good-fitting, high-quality running shoes and appropriate outdoor fitness clothing (not cotton!). We row in the rain, snow, wind, cold and heat! We get it all.

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PHysician Form:

  • Each year, each athlete must submit a form signed by their medical care professional stating the athlete is physically capable of training and competing with no restrictions.

  • The athlete’s school sport form may be substituted if they already have that.

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SWIMMING ABILITY:

  • To participate in the racing season and go on the water, all rowers must be able to swim 100 yards, tread water for 10 minutes, and put on a life jacket while treading water.

  • If there are concerns about swimming ability, please let us know. This will not preclude participation in crew! We just need to keep athletes safe.

Note: All rowers, regardless of swimming ability, will be required to wear a small belt-style inflatable PFD on the water.

TRANSPORTATION:

The club does not provide transportation to practice or regattas. Rowers are responsible for their own transportation to water practices and races, though there are carpooling opportunities.

Reference Documents:

Registration Information