MCYR Middle School Program

Manatee County Youth Rowing for Middle School students is for anyone interested in learning more about rowing.  You will be part of a team and focus on learning the best techniques for rowing both on land and in the water.  The Middle School program is less intense than the High School program but the focus is on developing the individual through teamwork, leadership, athletic conditioning, good nutrition, and community service.  The Middle School Program is open to any middle school student who is in the 6th, 7th ,8th grade. 

 The Middle School program rows under the combined team Manatee County Youth Rowing.
 Rowing families are an integral part of the program’s success.  We expect each family to volunteer at regattas and fundraising events in both the fall and spring seasons.

 Are you ready to work hard but have fun doing it?

1. Select this link to register. 
2. Complete the Docusign forms that are emailed to you after registration. You should receive the DocuSign email within 48 hours.
3. Payment Options (below) are a single payment (teal button) or 4 monthly installment payments (yellow button). A discount is available for a sibling/second athlete. Pay full amount for first athlete and then choose the discounted sibling payment for the second athlete. If this is the athletes first year rowing and/or moving up from the Middle School Program, choose the Novice payment options.
4. Provide a copy of the athletes latest physical (must be within the past year).
5. Join US Rowing as an Individual Championship Member (www.usrowing.org).

Payment Options for Fall and Spring Assessments

Single Payment in Fall and Single Payment in Spring	$620 due in August for Fall Season Assessment (Sibling $582.50) $620 due in January for Spring Season Assessment (Sibling $582.50)
4 Monthly Automatic Payments per Season	$155 (Aug – Nov) for Fall Season Assessment (Sibling $145.63) $155 (Jan – Apr) for Spring Season Assessment (Sibling $145.63)

PAY MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL ASSESSMENT - Single Payment Option

DOWNLOAD THE ASSESSMENT AND FEE SHEET

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Practice Schedule:
Middle School: Monday and Wednesday from 4:45-6:15 and Saturdays at 10:00 to Noon
Additional practices may be added if deemed necessary by the coaches
Practice Site:
Fort Hamer Boat Ramp, 1605 Fort Hamer Rd. Parrish, FL 34219 
Practice Pick Up:
Parents need to be at the facility 10 minutes before the end of practice. THERE WILL BE A $1 PER MINUTE FEE IMPOSED for athletes that are picked up after end time (i.e. 10 minutes late, $10). This is due at the time of late pick up, parent to give to coach waiting with athlete.
What Athletes Should Bring To Practice:

• Flip flops or water shoes
• Running shoes with dry socks
• Towel
• Two (2) 7/16”, two (2) 10 mm and one (1) adjustable wrench
• Change of dry clothes
• WATER! Each rower is responsible to bring his or her own water each day. For health reasons, drinking from another rower’s water bottle with or without permission is prohibited.
• Practice clothing must include spandex shorts and sports shirt (no loose fitting clothing in the boats)

Commitment and Volunteering:
Both athletes and parents should commit to practice, race day regattas and volunteering. MCYR relies on parent volunteers. There are many ways to volunteer, when there is a need the MCYR Board will reach out to those parents not volunteering on their own. Please step up before being asked.
Conditions of Membership

1. Payment of Fees: Non-payment of fees can result in forfeiture of  MCYR privileges
2.  Adherence to: MCYR policies and safety rules set forth in the handbook
3. Volunteering: Volunteers are the basis of a successful program. Every parent is expected to volunteer
4. US Rowing Member: Every athlete must be in good standing with a signed waiver