2021 Fall Season

August 30 - November 5

Monday - Friday; 4:15 - 6:30 PM

Fall Season Registration

The registration for the fall season consists of four components: (1) Annual Membership Fee, (2) Fall Season Fee, (3) USRowing Membership, and (4) Medical Authorization Form. Please complete all four components by Friday, September 17th.

Fall Registration

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 races in Chicago, IL and 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 and Head of the Hooch, but all athletes will have the opportunity to race in The Milwaukee River Challenge, Head of the Rock, and Rowtoberfest.

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 30 - Begining of fall season (practices Monday - Friday; 4:15pm - 6:30pm)
September 6 - Labor Day - No Practice
September 18 - Milwaukee River Challenge - Milwaukee, WI
October 10 - Head of the Rock - Rockford, IL
October 16 - CRF (Tentative) - Chicago, IL
October 22-24 - Head of the Charles, Boston, MA (select athletes only)
October 25 - No Practice
November 5-7 - Head of the Hooch - Chattanooga, TN (select athletes only)
November 7 - End of fall season

Fall Racing Schedule and Details

THE MILWAUKEE RIVER CHALLENGE - SEPTEMBER 18 - MILWAUKEE, WI

Who: All MRC athletes
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!
Food: Breakfast and snacks provided at the race - bring a sack lunch. Volunteers are needed to help purchase food and assist at the regatta site. SignUpGenius
Additional Info: Arrival time will be announced as the race nears. Expect to be done around 3 pm.

HEAD OF THE ROCK - OCTOBER 10 - ROCKFORD, IL

Who: All Novice and Varsity Athletes
Where: Rock River, Rockford, IL
GPS: 200 Y Blvd, Rockford, IL 61107
Transportation: Parent Drivers and Carpools - not provided by MRC
Trailer Loading: Friday, 10/8
Food: Volunteers are needed to help purchase food and assist at the regatta site. Please watch for the volunteer signupgenius.
Additional Info: Arrival time will be announced as the race nears. Expect to be done in the evening.

CRF RACE - OCTOBER 16 - CHICAGO, IL

Who: All MRC Novice and Varsity Athletes
Where: WMS Boathouse at Clark Park, Chicago, IL
GPS: 3400 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618
Transportation: Carpools - not provided by MRC
Trailer Loading: Friday, 10/15
Food: Volunteers are needed to help purchase food and assist at the regatta site. Please watch for the volunteer signupgenius.
Additional Info: Arrival time will be announced as the race nears. Expect to be done around 4 pm.

HEAD OF THE CHARLES - OCTOBER 22-24 - BOSTON, MA

Who: Select Varsity Athletes Only. We have one entry in each of the following events: Women’s Youth 4+, Women’s Youth 8+, Men’s Youth 4+. and Men’s Youth 8+.
Arrive: By morning on Friday, 10/22.
Depart: Anytime after race
Where: Boston, Massachusetts
Regatta Website: www.hocr.org
Transportation: Airplane, selected participants must purchase their own tickets
Trailer Loading: TBA
Food: Handled by chaperones and coaches
Additional Info: Selected athletes are responsible for the cost of the trip including airfare. The past few years, this has been approximately $600.
Selection: End of September, mandatory meeting following selection announcement.

HEAD OF THE HOOCH - NOVEMBER 5-7 - CHATTANOOGA, TN

Who: Select Novice and Varsity Athletes Only. We typically have two Varsity boats and one Novice 8+ entered for the boys and girls.
Where: Chattanooga, TN
GPS: Ross' Landing Park, Chattanooga, TN
Regatta Website: http://headofthehooch.org/
Transportation: Team Bus
Lodging: Team Hotel
Food: Volunteers are needed to help purchase food and assist at the regatta site. Please watch for the volunteer signupgenius.
Additional Info: We will travel on a team bus 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. This trip has an additional fee (usually around $300-350)