2026 Fall Youth Programs - Greater Lawrence Rowing

GLR Fall 2026

The Fall 2026 rowing season at Greater Lawrence will be start up on August 24th for the Varsity and Novice youth teams.

Greater Lawrence will be running competitive on water programs for Varsity, Novice and Middle School aged rowers on the Merrimack River. The Fall season will run from Monday, August 24th to Friday November 6th with a focus on head racing through the fall season. The Varsity team will be developing speed in 8+s and 4+s with the priority of creating the fastest boats possible while encouraging a positive environment for all members of our rowing family. Practice is on weekday afternoons with and weekends are planned for regattas.

Fall 2026 Racing Schedule

TBD- Concord Crew Fall Invite

Sunday, October 4th- Textile River Regatta

Sunday, October 11th- New Hampshire Championship Regatta

Friday to Sunday, October 16th-18th- Head of the Charles Regatta

Sunday, October 25th- Head of the Fish Regatta

The full racing schedule will be sent out in the GLR Fall Program Handbook at the start of the season.

Coaches

Mike Kapp will be the Head Coach of the Boys and Girls Varsity teams. Thomas Kapp will be the Head Coach of the Boys and Girls Novice teams.

A swim test is required for those that don’t already have one on file. The swim test form can be downloaded here

Varsity and Novice

VARSITY

‘Varsity’ is programmed for Experienced Athletes with multiple seasons of rowing experience continuing to develop rowing skills and seeking to compete in fall Varsity regattas. Varsity athletes must have a minimum of 2 novice seasons or one year of competitive rowing to participate.

Dates: August 24th -November 6th, 11 weeks

Times:

Boys: Monday – Friday 3:45-5:45pm

Registration Boys Varsity – Click HERE

Capacity: 24 Athletes

Girls: Monday – Friday 5:30-7:30pm

Registration Girls Varsity – Click HERE

Capacity: 24 Athletes

Cost: $1250

Registration Coxswains – Click HERE

Capacity: 8 Athletes

Cost: $550

A swim test is required for those that don’t already have one on file. The swim test form can be downloaded here.

Novice

NOVICE

'Novice' is programmed for High School athletes zero or just one season of rowing experience to continue develop rowing skills acquired in GLR’s Summer Programs and / or Novice rowers learning for the first time. Middle School aged athletes who have participated in our Middle School programs for at least 2 seasons are invited to join as well.

Dates: August 24th -November 6th, 11 weeks

Times:

Boys: Monday - Friday 3:45-5:45pm

Registration Boys Novice – Click HERE

Capacity: 20 Athletes

Girls: Monday - Friday 5:30-7:30pm

Registration Girls Novice – Click HERE

Cost: $1070

Capacity: 20 Athletes

A swim test is required for those that don't already have one on file. The swim test form can be downloaded here.

Middle School Rowing

This 2 day per week programs is for athletes in Years 7-8 seeking an introduction to the sport of rowing, or wanting to continue to build on their beginner experience, or simply want to row as an 8th grader without committing to the 5 day per week training schedule. There is no experience necessary to join. This is a great way to learn how to row in a no pressure, fun environment. Learn the sport of rowing or further your experience in this fun beginner program!

A swim test is required for those that don’t already have one on file. The swim test form can be downloaded here.

MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARN TO ROW

Programmed for Middle School (Year 6-8) Athletes seeking to learn & develop rowing & sculling skills through their first year of rowing and/or continue building off their first Middle School programs experience. The Fall 2025 Middle School program will be 8 weeks.

Cost: $440

Dates: September 8th – October 29th

Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:45-7:30pm

Registration Middle School – Click HERE

Capacity: 16 Athletes

A swim test is required for those that don’t already have one on file. The swim test form can be downloaded here.