YOUTH FALL

**CMI’s New Fall Youth Program**

Aug 31, Sept 1, Mon-Thurs Sept 8–Oct 15 | 3:45-5:45pm

Two Tracks Available

This fall, we’re excited to introduce a refreshed youth rowing program designed to provide athletes with a more structured and purposeful experience on and off the water. Athletes won’t just learn what to do – but why they’re doing it!

More Than Just a Sport

Rowing is a sport built on teamwork, rhythm, and endurance. Success depends on athletes moving in perfect sync and learning to trust one another so they can discover what they can achieve together. But it is more than just a sport; it develops skills that extend far beyond the boat, helping young athletes grow into well-rounded and capable individuals:

CONFIDENCE

RESILIENCE

RESPONSIBILITY

LEADERSHIP

CAMARADERIE

Our New Approach Emphasizes:

A fun and supportive team environment
A strong foundation in rowing technique
Trust, accountability, & a team-first mindset
Commitment and consistency
Stepping outside your comfort zone
Confidence through challenge and achievement

All levels welcome. No experience necessary.

Open to students grades 7-12 from Cohasset, Hingham, Scituate and surrounding towns.

(Grade 6 with coach approval only.)

Two Registration Options:

Because rowing is a cumulative sport, consistency matters. Each practice builds on the last, allowing athletes to steadily develop their technique, confidence and teamwork.

> Track 1 (Strongly Recommended)

Attend all practices, 4x per week. This provides the greatest opportunity for skill development, confidence, and team cohesion.

> Track 2

For athletes with unavoidable scheduling conflicts, we offer a 2- or 3- practices per week option. Athletes selecting this track will choose and commit to the same practice days each week.

Our most race-ready athletes, based on experience and season-long progress, will be invited to compete in the Head of the Weir in Hull in early October (date TBA). Throughout the season, all rowers will learn about both head and spring racing and take part in team race simulations.

The season will conclude with a special field trip on October 18 to the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, where athletes will watch crews compete from around the world and explore the many rowing exhibitors and vendors along the river.

Director of Youth Development and Head Coach Abi Kornet, along with Program Director Frank Townsend, coordinate our youth rowing programs. Email [email protected] should you have any program or eligibility questions.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

To participate all rowers will read and sign the CMI waiver and accept our safety policy. In addition we ask every rower to review the US Rowing Safety video. It's a staple for most rowing clubs as it covers important knowledge for on the water, on the land, weather indicators, and how to respond in an emergency.

What to know for your rowing session

Layers are key! It can be warmer on land than on the water- or the other way around!
Your feet will get wet & the boat ramp can be slippery. Wear water shoes, crocs, old sneakers, etc. but not flip flops.
Water bottle
Cap with visor and/or sunglasses
Wear sunblock