NAC Junior Rowing
First day of practice for the 2024-2025 season is Tuesday, September 3rd!
NAC Junior Rowing Team is a 9-month program following the typical school year, starting in early September and running through May, when Southwest Junior Rowing Championships are held. The program is comprised of three racing teams:
- Men’s Youth Rowing
- Women’s Youth Rowing
- Middle School Rowing
Program Goals:
BUILDING CHARACTER THROUGH COMPETITION
Our rowing program offers high school student-athletes a challenging and rewarding experience that emphasizes teamwork and physical conditioning. While the program is structured and competitive, it also places a strong emphasis on character development. Rowing provides an excellent opportunity to build lasting friendships, bringing together boys and girls from diverse backgrounds to work toward a common goal.
2024-2025 Practice Schedule
Returning Men: Monday – Friday: 3:45-6:30pm & Saturday 6:30 – 9:00am
Returning Women: Monday – Friday: 3:45pm – 6:30pm & Saturday 6:30 – 9:00am
Novice Men: Monday – Friday: 3:45pm – 6:30pm
Novice Women: Monday – Friday: 3:45pm – 6:30pm
Frequently Asked Questions
I have a specific question regarding my jr athlete, practice, event or race
Please contact the coach directly for all things jr rowing related. Call the NAC office to get the contact information for the designated coach.
I am currently on the Jr. Rowing team and I am interested in P.E. credit.
Once the team roster is set, athletes from schools OUTSIDE of the Newport-Mesa School District may speak to their school administrative office to receive the proper paper work for the NAC office to fill out.
Athletes from the Newport-Mesa School District are not guaranteed P.E. credit. NHHS and CDMHS limit the amount of students who can receive P.E. credit from an outside source. Due to this restriction, NAC athletes are selected randomly based on their year rowing and their academic year (i.e. Sophomores on Varsity, or Freshman on Novice, etc.)
The NAC has no control over this restrictions and appreciates your cooperation.
At what age can I start in the Jr Rowing Program?
The NAC Jr Rowing program is for athletes who are currently enrolled in High School. We do offer a non-competitive middle school program for athletes enrolled in 7th & 8th grade. Unfortunately, for athletes younger than middle school will need to wait until they reach the appropriate age in order to join an NAC team.
I am interested in learning to row on the Jr. Rowing Program, how do I get started?
Never rowed before:
Step 1: enroll in our Learn to Row summer camp (see website for details)
Step 2: after completion of the Learn to Row camp, enroll in the Intro to Competitive rowing camp to further perfect technique
Step 3: think about private lessons with a coach
Step 4: try out for the team in the beginning of August
Have some rowing experience:
Step 1: enroll in our Intro to Competitive Rowing summer camp
Step 2: consider taking a private rowing lesson
Step 3: try out for the team in the beginning of August
How do I join the Jr. Rowing Program once the season has started?
Depending on your skill level, coaches may accept athletes onto the team once the team has already been set in the end of August. Please contact the NAC to get in touch with a coach.