Fall 2024 Season - High School Team

August 26, 2024 - November 3, 2024

Monday - Friday, 4:15 pm - 6:30 pm

Fall Season Registration

The registration for the fall season consists of three components: (1) Fall Registration Fee (2) Medical Authorization Form, and (3) USRowing Membership. Please make sure all three components are up to date by Sunday, August 25th.

Summary

The fall season consists of head races. The MRC Junior team competes in races in Wisconsin, Illinois, Boston, and Chattanooga this season. Our first race is right here in Milwaukee with college and high school teams throughout the midwest in attendance. This is followed by racing in Rockford, IL. The MRC will also compete against teams from all over the world in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR) held in Boston, Massachusetts. We will finish the season against some of the top teams in the country at the Head of the Hooch in Chattanooga, TN. Only select rowers and coxswains attend the Head of the Charles, but all athletes will have the opportunity to race in The Milwaukee River Challenge, Head of the Rock, and Head of the Hooch.

What to expect:

  • Long-distance and high-intensity training & racing.

  • An opportunity for the athletes to test their ability under competitive conditions.

  • Highly recommended for those desiring to make the top boats during the spring season & athletes planning to row in college.

  • Highly recommended for new team members

Fall Calendar

  • August 26 - Begining of fall season (practices Monday - Friday; 4:15pm - 6:30pm)

  • August 28 - Parent Meeting - Fall Kickoff - 6:30 PM

  • September 2 - Labor Day - No Practice

  • October 5 - Regatta - Milwaukee River Challenge - Milwaukee, WI

  • October 13 - Regatta - Head of the Rock - Rockford, IL

  • October 18-20 - Regatta - Head of the Charles, Boston, MA (select athletes only)

  • October 19 - Regatta - CRF Scrimmage - Chicago, IL (all athletes not competing at HOCR)

  • October 21 - No Practice

  • November 1-3 - Regatta - Head of the Hooch - Chattanooga, TN

  • November 3 - End of fall season

Fall Racing Schedule and Details

The Milwaukee River Challenge - October 5 - Milwaukee, WI

  • Who: Varsity Athletes & Select Novices

  • Where: Milwaukee River, Milwaukee, WI

  • GPS: 1555 N Rivercenter Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212

  • Regatta Website: http://www.milwaukeeriverchallenge.com

  • Transportation: N/A, Its right in town!

  • Trailer Loading: N/A

  • Food: Breakfast and lunch provided at the race. Volunteers are needed to help purchase food and assist at the regatta site.

  • Additional Info: Invite your family and friends! Breakfast and lunch are provided for rowers and coxswains. Arrival time will be announced as the race nears. Expect to be done around 3 pm.

Head of the Rock - October 13 - Rockford, IL

  • Who: All Novice and Varsity Athletes

  • Where: Rock River, Rockford, IL

  • GPS: 200 Y Blvd, Rockford, IL 61107

  • Regatta Website: Head of the Rock

  • Transportation: Carpools - not provided by MRC

  • Trailer Loading: Friday, 10/11

  • Food: Volunteers are needed to help purchase food and assist at the regatta site.

  • Additional Info: Arrival time will be announced as the race nears. Expect to be done around 4 pm.

Head of the Charles - October 18-20 - Boston, MA

  • Who: Select Varsity Athletes

  • Arrive: By morning on Friday, 10/18.

  • Depart: Anytime after race

  • Where: Boston, Massachusetts

  • Regatta Website: www.hocr.org

  • Transportation: Airplane, selected participants must purchase their own tickets

  • Lodging: Team hotel. Boston Marriott Copley Place

  • Trailer Loading: TBA

  • Food: Handled by chaperones and coaches

  • Additional Info: Selected athletes are responsible for the cost of the trip including airfare. Historically, this has been approximately $600-$650

  • Selection: End of September, mandatory meeting following selection announcement.

CRF Scrimmage - October 19 - Chicago, IL

  • Who: All Novice and Varsity athletes who are not competing at Head of the Charles

  • Where: Clark Park, Chicago, IL

  • GPS: 3400 N Rockwell St Chicago, IL

  • Regatta Website: N/A

  • Transportation: Carpools - not provided by MRC

  • Trailer Loading: None - we are borrowing equipment from CRF

  • Food: Bring your own food to the race

  • Additional Info: CRF will be hosting our team for a morning of racing and they will provide equipment for our squad. Racing will be a head race format. Arrival time will be announced as the race nears. Expect to be done by 12:00pm.

Head of the Hooch - November 1-3 - Chattanooga, TN

  • Who: All Novice and Varsity Athletes

  • Where: Chattanooga, TN

  • GPS: Ross' Landing Park, Chattanooga, TN

  • Regatta Website: http://headofthehooch.org/

  • Transportation: Team Buses

  • Lodging: Team Hotel. Hampton Inn and Suites Manchester (TN)

  • Trailer Loading: TBD

  • Food: Volunteers are needed to help purchase food and assist at the regatta site.

  • Additional Info: We will travel on team buses and stay in the team hotel. Trip dates are Friday - Sunday. The bus will depart early on Friday (need to miss school) and return on Sunday in the early evening hours. Racing takes place on Saturday.