High School Rowing

Typically, the team is split into two levels for training and racing, based on experience:

The Novice crew practice 3 days a week (during Fall & Spring) and is for athletes that are new to the sport, or within their first year for rowing. Training for novices focuses on developing rowing skills and preparing for races against other novice crews at local and regional regattas.

The JV crew is for novice athletes who are at a level where they can integrate into the varsity crew.

The Novice, JV & Varsity crew practice 5 days a week (during Fall & Spring). Varsity crew is for athletes with a year or more of experience and focuses on training for local, regional, and, occasionally, national level regattas.

Grand Rapids Rowing High School Rowing Program offers year-round rowing opportunities: Fall & Spring seasons (8-10 weeks), Winter Training (8 weeks), Summer Camps (2-4 weeks).

*Home Athletes – Guaranteed Roster Spot*

Athletes 9th-12th grade attending a school without a rowing team or athletes who rowed their most recent season (Spring/Fall) at GRRC (regardless of school).

*Away Athletes – Please Contact Coaching Staff*

Athletes 9th-12th grade attending a school with a rowing program (Northview, Rockford, Lowell, FHE, FHN, FHC, EGR) and did not row their most recent season (Spring/Fall) at GRRC and 8th grade athletes attending any school.

*8th Grade Athletes – Will be Considered on an Individual Basis*

Please contact  [email protected] if you have any questions.

Head Coach

Jasper Lee

With +10 years of rowing experience, Coach Jasper has competed at the high school and collegiate level throughout the Midwest and East Coast. He has been coaching for the GRRC High School Program since 2022.

US Rowing Level II Coach Certified

CPR Certified

First Aid Certified

Michigan Boat & Water Safety Certified

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