YOUTH ROWING

As a Middle School or High School student you may join our youth program.

New rowers will find CMI is a welcoming place. We want you to learn to love the sport we love. It takes a few sessions to learn the basics but we will help you along the way.

Experienced rowers will have the opportunity to challenge themselves by improving their rowing and leadership skills on and off the water year round.

NEW Youth Fall Season

Practices run Mon Aug 31, Tue Sept 1, Mon-Fri Sept 8- Oct 15

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 !

All levels welcome. No experience necessary. Open to students grades 7-12 from Cohasset, Hingham, Scituate and surrounding towns. (Grade 6 by coach's approval only.)

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.

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Youth Intro to Rowing @Scituate Recreation, 327 First Parish Rd

Sept 10-Oct 15 • Six Weeks | Oct 22- November 10 • Five weeks

Homeschool option, ages 9 and up | 10am

A fun, active introduction to indoor rowing designed for younger and older homeschool students. Sign up to learn to row, build on your rowing skills, or simply come to learn the importance of staying active! Kids will learn basic rowing technique while building coordination, resilience, and confidence using rowing machines (ergs) and other fitness activities. Classes combine instruction with age-appropriate movement, making fitness fun while introducing skills that can carry over to future on-water rowing. Class size limited to 8. Register through Scituate Recreation Center, 327 First Parish Rd, Scituate.

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Youth Indoor Rowing @Scituate Recreation, 327 First Parish Rd

October 19- November 25 • Six Weeks

1-2x Days a Week | M &/or W 5:15-6:15pm

Looking for a fun way to stay active this Fall? Come check out Indoor Rowing, where you’ll build strength, endurance, and confidence using indoor rowing machines (Ergs) plus other fitness tools. No previous rowing experience required. Experienced coaches will teach proper technique and help improve your fitness in a supportive, team-style environment. Classes are suitable for future rowers, experienced rowers looking to stay fit off season, and non-rowers just looking for a great complimentary workout to any sport or activity! Our two goals are (1) improve your rowing technique and (2) improve fitness and core strength. This program works best as a 2-day-per-week commitment though it is possible to sign up for one day a week. Class size is limited to 8. Register through Scituate Recreation Department.

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Youth Indoor Rowing Session I • Cohasset Recreation

Six week session • November 30- January 21 (winter break 12/21-12/31)

2x Days a Week | TU & TH 3:45-4:45pm or 5:00 to 6:00pm

Open to South Shore new and returning rowers grades 7-12, with consideration for 6th grade by coach's approval. Indoor training is designed to build strength, endurance, and confidence using indoor rowing machines (ergs) and other fitness tools. Our two goals are (1) improve your rowing technique and (2) improve fitness and core strength. Classes are suitable for experienced rowers looking to stay fit, future rowers planning to join our (or another) team on the water, and other athletes looking for complimentary training. This program works best as a 2-day-per-week commitment. Each class size is limited to 12.

Youth Elite Racing Team

May 11 - August 16 (no classes week of June 29-July 6)

Twelve week session | W 4:30-6pm, Su 9-10:30am

This program is for youth rowers with at least 2 years (4 or more seasons) of rowing experience. Rowers should have coastal or flatwater high school racing experience. This is a great option for very experienced CMI rowers, Hingham HS rowers looking for off-season conditioning, or prep school and college rowers home for the summer. A team of 5-10 rowers will train 2x a week for the most challenging races in New England.

Sign up for the package to reserve your dates, then you have the option to pay by row(s).

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Youth Summer Season

July - August |Three 2-week sessions | Classes M- Th 9:30-11:30am

Summer on Cohasset Harbor gaining confidence, new skills, friendships, and having fun. Our youth program is open to experienced and first time rowers who have completed 6th grade, our oldest rowers are High School age. They row under the guidance of our experienced coaches in crews that include four rowers and one experienced coxswain to steer the boat.

Every other week is a Fun Friday night race- families welcome to cheer from land or by boat and to join the post race celebration- starts at 5:00pm. Each class limited to 25 rowers.

Youth Skills Session

May - June | 2 Weeks | T-TH 3:45-5:30pm

Kick off the season with a leadership and skill-building rowing session designed for all experience levels. New rowers will learn the fundamentals—starting on the erg and quickly progressing to the water—while experienced rowers can step into leadership roles by learning to cox, helping guide newer athletes, and developing racing skills. For New Rowers: We will start on rowing machines, and graduate you to the water quickly.

This is a great pre-summer opportunity to grow confidence, build experience, and get ready for the full summer season.

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Youth Spring Season

April - June

Eight week session | Tu, W , Th Weekly classes 3:45-5:30pm

Spring rowing is an exciting and energizing time at CMI as we transition back to on the water. This year we are extending the season to eight weeks! Keep in mind, with shifting winds, cooler temps, and dynamic conditions, it’s a season that builds resilience, teamwork, and real confidence in the boat. It is best suited for experienced rowers ready to sharpen their skills on the water. New this year it is 8 weeks versus 6. Each class limited to 25 rowers.

If you participated in our winter indoor training and are interested, reach out — we’re happy to talk about whether it’s the right fit and how to get you started.

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IMPORTANT DETAILS

To participate all rowers and their guardian(s) will read and sign the CMI waiver and accept our safety policy. In addition we ask you to review the US Rowing Safety video. Though we row in larger coastal boats, it's still the 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