Manchester Rowing Alliance

Announcing the Spring 2021 crew season!

High school students in the Greater Manchester area are invited

to take part in our spring rowing season.

March 29-May 29

(week of April 26 off for vacation)

Practices run on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Rowers choose a 4-day/week session at $425

OR a 5-day/week session at $525

Two time slots will be offered on each day: Weekdays, 3:15-5:15 or 5:30-7:30 pm

Saturdays, 7:00-9:00 or 9:15-11:15 am

Rowers must commit to one time slot or the other.

Each time slot needs a minimum of 8 rowers to run.

Location: season will begin at Lake Massabesic,

but could move to the Merrimack River as the season progresses.

To register, complete payment using the button at right.

Questions? Use our contact form!

No experience necessary!

MRA Spring 2021 Procedures

There will be no US Rowing-sanctioned regattas in our area this spring, but we plan to have some scrimmages with local teams. Covid-19 precautions will be enforced for the safety of all. These will include daily temperature and symptom checks, wearing masks on land, and cleaning and sanitizing boats and oars. Signatures from parents and rowers on MRA's Covid-19 policies will be required for participation in the spring season.

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Manchester Rowing Alliance at a Glance

The mission of Manchester Rowing Alliance is to provide opportunities to participate in the sport of rowing for the residents of the greater Manchester, NH area. Since 2014 we have been managing a competitive team for high school aged athletes.

Programs

We offer school-year rowing teams for high school-aged students. We also offer Learn to Row programs for all ages during the summer. For all of our programs, no rowing experience is necessary. Our high school rowing team competes with other high school teams all over New England.

High school rowers must submit their names via the button below, and complete the following forms:

1. Health Form

2. US Rowing and Manchester Water Works waivers

3. Swim Test

US Rowing Membership:

Required for Fall and Spring Teams

IMPORTANT
US Rowing Membership is required prior to the start of the fall and spring competitive seasons. Returning rowers only need to renew their membership on their membership anniversary: in other words, if you became a US Rowing member in August, you will only need to renew in August of the following year. The Basic Membership at $9.75 is adequate, but if you'd like to support the US Rowing team for an additional fee, you can join as a Champion Member for $45.00. All rowers competing at a National or International level must be Champion Members.

US Rowing Waivers are based on the calendar year, and will need to be signed again online for all rowers prior to the start of the season.

Rowers will not be able to practice without a US Rowing Membership number and signed online waiver.

US Rowing Membership

Forms/Uniforms

New rowers only. Swim test can be done at any pool by a certified lifeguard.

Application for Returning Rowers

Application

Waivers for 2021

Waivers

Health Form

A current (within 12 months) physical form must be submitted to the coach at the start of the season. You may use the form from your doctor, or the one provided here.

Uniforms available through Sew Sporty:

Sew Sporty

Rowing Changes Lives

Row with us. Row for fun. Row for fitness. Row for life.

Our Philosophy

Rowing can be a lifelong athletic pursuit that provides individuals with a wide range of opportunities for personal development. We strive to cultivate this rowing ethic in our programming. The opportunities include:

Physical fitness – Low impact, full-body aerobic and strength conditioning for a life time.
Social, intellectual and leadership development in a supportive and healthy environment.
Cooperation and teamwork in an optionally competitive environment.
Personal discipline, goal setting and self-awareness.
Immersion into and appreciation for the natural environment.

Our goal is to use rowing to help young people and adults develop positive life skills for happy and productive futures.

Mission Statement

The mission of Manchester Rowing Alliance (MRA) is to provide youth and adults the opportunity to explore and refine the art and sport of rowing.

Future Plans

Our goal is to establish a community boathouse on the Merrimack River to serve the greater Manchester community. Our vision is a non-motorized water sports facility that will bring people to appreciate the river for its beauty, ecology, and recreational potential.

Get Involved

Your support is important to our work at Manchester Rowing Alliance. There are many ways you can contribute, and every little bit that you commit goes a long way toward helping us fulfill our mission. Learn more about how you can get involved and take advantage of the opportunity to do some good.

Make a Donation

Make A True Change

Our organization always appreciates the generosity and involvement of people like you, with every contribution going towards making Manchester Rowing Alliance a better non-profit organization. We want to provide you with the correct and appropriate information pertaining to your mode of support, so don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions.

Donate

Partner with Us

Help Us Soar

This is one of the simplest ways to help out our cause. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for the community to get involved. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at Manchester Rowing Alliance. Get in touch with any questions about how you can partner with us today.

Get in Touch

Volunteer Your Time

Show Your Support

Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Volunteer your time and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to lend your support. It’s a great way to contribute to our cause, and every little bit counts towards paving the path for a better tomorrow. Get in touch with us today for more details about how you can help.

Volunteer

Contact Manchester Rowing Alliance

Brenda Balenger, Coach

(603) 481-2166