YOUTH ROWING fall season will start on August 14th. Our youth program is broken into High School and Middle School teams, with slightly different practice schedules and rates.
- HS team: Monday – Friday afternoons, 4:45pm-6:30pm, plus Saturday AM 7:30-9:30am.
- MS Team: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons, 430-6pm
Rowing is like no other experience you’ve had in any other sport. It will challenge your mind and body equally; it will teach you to tap into potential you never knew you had; it will forge friendships that last a lifetime. Rowing will change your life for the better, and rowing with the North Palm Beach Rowing Club is the best there is.
Results speak for themselves. NPBRC’s program is led by a world-class coaching staff comprised of former Olympians, national team members, and college champions. We’re the best and most fun crew you’ll find in South Florida. With top-notch equipment and miles of flat water, our team is consistently atop the medal stands at regattas around the country. NPBRC has produced multiple National Champions and Florida State Champions, and has earned medals at races across the US and Canada. We develop young athletes who have never picked up an oar before into highly successful rowers.
Our team is open to any area student, grades 6-12. We bring students from multiple schools together on a single team, a format that breaks down barriers and forges truly lifelong bonds. NPBRC is also unique in that our adults, or “masters”, are actively engaged in training, developing, and mentoring our team. Many masters hold USRowing coaching certifications and have raced and won at the national, international, or elite levels, experience that sets an invaluable example for our young rowers.
No prior rowing experience is necessary. If you’ve tried other sports but haven’t found one that fits, give rowing a try and join us for a practice. You’ll never know what you’re missing until you do.
PARENTS & ROWERS: We use Team App to communicate important updates on practices, races, and other events. After signing up on their site, search for North Palm Beach Rowing Club and request access to the “juniors and parents” group.
For the USRowing membership and waiver (link below), our club code is 3UUCF.
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USRowing offers two types of membership: Basic and Championship. Membership is required in order to participate in USRowing sanctioned regattas, which are frequent. We encourage all members to join now, and complete USRowing’s waiver, to save extra paperwork later in the season.
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Practices
We offer practice up to six days per week for high school aged rowers, Monday through Saturday. However, we know kids have to balance school demands with rowing, so allow kids and parents to choose whether they attend all six days. The Fall season runs from August through November. Spring season runs from January through April, concluding with the Florida State Championships. Youth rowing’s post season -Southeast Regionals, and Nationals – occur through June.
Regattas
Our coach will set the regatta schedule within the first two weeks of practice with input from parents and rowers. Typically, new rowers race twice in the fall and several more times in the spring. Returning rowers who are fit and ready for competition should plan for up to eight regattas over the academic year.
FAQ's
Q. What is the Youth Rowing Team fee and what does it include?
A. Program fees are currently $1500 for high school and $800 for middle school. These are collected on the first day of practice. For Fall, 2023 this is August 14th. The program fee does not include uniforms or travel/ lodging costs at regattas. If paying via credit card, a 2.75% processing fee will apply. NPBRC accepts Check, Credit Card, or Zelle.
The Fall season starts in August and typically ends in late November. The regular Spring season ends at the State championships in April. For those who wish to train for regional or national championships in May and June, we offer a post-season training add-on for an additional $300. Those who wish to stay active all summer will also be assessed an add-on fee to be coordinated by coaches once we gauge interest and frequency.
Q. My child has never rowed before. How can I get my child started with NPBRC’s Youth Team?
Q. Does NPBRC offer refunds if my child quits the team?
NPBRC does not offer refunds past the first week of practice each season.
How much do uniforms cost?
Uniforms (aka “unisuits”) usually cost approximately $80-$90. First year rowers are not required to purchase a unisuit; they can row in a club t-shirt ($20) and shorts. Production lead time is often up to 6 weeks, so we encourage everyone to purchase a uniform early so you are prepared if you are pulled up to row with more experienced athletes.