Thank you for your interest in the MRC Junior Team! For more information, check out the Juniors Flyer and Parent Handbook!

We seek to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants. MRC maintains a broad definition of gender that spans the spectrum of identities, including cis-gender, transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people. At regattas, youth rowers participate in the gender category that aligns with their identity. For more information, please see the USRowing Gender Identity Policy.

We are proud of the development of our rowers, both on and off the water. Many have continued rowing in college, including the following schools: Bates, Boston University, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Drake, Drexel, Hamilton, Holy Cross, Marist, MIT, Oregon State University, Radcliffe, Stanford, Temple, University of California - Berkeley, University of Delaware, University of Minnesota, University of Puget Sound, University of St. Thomas, University of Virginia, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Williams.

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Junior Learn To Row (LTR)

We'll introduce you to rowing so you can join our team, even if you've never rowed before. Just choose the option that fits your schedule and register by clicking below. There is no obligation to join the Junior Team.

Scholarship and financial assistance is available, please visit our Financial Assistance page. 

Spring Learn to Row Days 2026
Cost: $20

Always wanted to try rowing for a day? Experience a practice alongside current junior and middle school rowers. No experience necessary and no obligation to join the team. Ages 11-18 welcome. Pick a day and join us!

June 6: 11:30am-1:30pm
June 7: 11:30am-1:30pm
June 8: 4-6pm 
June 9: 4-6pm 
June 10: 4-6pm 
June 11: 4-6pm 

Click to register!

Summer Learn to Row Camp 2026
Cost: $150

August 24 - 27, 10am-2pm

Spend your last days of summer learning to row on the Mississippi River! A more immersive learn to row experience for youth ages 11-18. No experience necessary and no obligation to join the team.

Click to register!

 

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MRC Junior Team

The juniors in action!

2026 Membership NOW OPEN

Returning Junior Rowers: Renew Here!

New Junior Rowers: Become a Member Here!

*New for 2026 - once you renew or join the club, please register for your desired season(s) here: Junior Program 2026 
*You may revisit this link at any time to register for additional seasons, you do not need to register for all seasons initially*

Financial Assistance is available.

Schedule & Team Fees

In order to row with the MRC Junior Team, there is a fee for each season. 2026 fees are as follows:

• Spring: $650
• Summer: $750
• Fall: $650
  

Junior rowers new to the program are required to purchase a racing tank (~$40). Information about ordering official MRC racing tanks, as well as additional (optional) MRC gear, will be made available in April.

TENTATIVE 2026 Schedule
Spring Season 2026: Monday, March 16 - Friday, June 6
Practices Monday - Friday 4:00 - 6:00pm and occasional Saturdays 11:30am-1:30pm
Summer Season 2026: Monday, June 15 - Sunday, August 23
Practices Monday - Friday 7:15 - 9:30am
Fall Season 2026: Monday, August 24 - Thursday, October 29
Practices Monday - Friday 4:00-6:00pm and occasional Saturdays 11:30am-1:30pm

• Team program fees are seasonal
  
• Official MRC racing tanks (~$40) will be the only uniform item required to compete at regattas

• The program fee must be paid in full (or the first payment of the installment plan must be made) the first week of attending practice
  

  • MRC offers an installment plan and/or sliding fee scale on an as-needed basis; please contact Club Manager, Jeff Forrester, for more information.
• Regatta and travel fees are additional
• Refund Policy: There are no refunds after the season begins except for documented medical reasons.

Team Member Expectations

• Meet minimum standards for participation. Junior Team members are expected to make most practices. If an athlete needs to miss sessions on a regular basis, please consult the Junior Team Head Coach before joining the team.
• MRC is a volunteer led organization. Members, including Juniors, are expected to volunteer at boathouse work days, middle school rowing camps, and at regattas.
  
• Keep financial status with MRC current by paying regatta (and other) fees promptly.
  
• The Junior Team is a competition focused team and athletes are expected to attend most regattas. Additional regatta and travel fees will be assessed prior to each regatta.

2026 Junior Team Regatta Calendar
The Minneapolis Rowing Club Junior Team typically attends the following regattas. Additional opportunities for competition may be added. Attendance at all regattas is not required, but Junior rowers are very strongly encouraged to set competition goals and race with their teammates. Regatta expenses are additional and billed separately from membership and program fees.

April TBA Camp Randall Invitational, Madison, WI
May 16-17 Midwest Junior Rowing Championship, Bethel, OH
June 11-14  USRowing Youth National Championships, Sarasota, FL 
June 20  Minneapolis Sprints, Mississippi River, Minneapolis, MN
June 27 Thunder Bay Sprints, Thunder Bay, ON
July 11 Duluth International Regatta, Duluth, MN
July 25  Tops and Bottoms, Kenora, ON
August 14-15   NWIRA Championship Regatta, Kenora, ON CA
September 26  Head of the Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
October 3  Head of the Mississippi, Minneapolis, MN
October 11 Head of the Rock, Rockford, IL (SUNDAY) 
October 16-18  Head of the Charles, Boston, MA 

As part of the Minneapolis Rowing Club's commitment to the safe and healthy development of youth rowers, our coaches, board members, staff and designated volunteers complete SafeSport training annually in accordance with the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code of the U.S. and Paralympic Movement.For more information, please refer to the USRowing SafeSport Manual.