High School Rowing

Grand Rapids Rowing High School Program

Our high school program can accept athletes *from any school* (see details below) and is designed for high performance at the high school level and sets the foundation for athletes to row successfully in collegiate programs.

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

The Novice crew practice 5 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 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*

Away Athletes please contact  jasper@grandrapidsrowing.com

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

Jasper Lee

Registration

Winter 2026

  • Practice Schedule – 8 Week Program
    • Jan 26th to Mar 21st
    • Practice Week 1&2 – Mon, Tues, Thurs – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
    • Practice Week 3-8 – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Pricing
    • New Rowers – Try First Week Free
    • Novice & Varsity Registration
      • $275 ($250 early registration before Nov 15th)
      • ($550 Combined Winter & Spring early registration before Nov 15th)
    • Novice/JV/Varsity – Expected Travel Fees
      • ~$50 (Covers: race entry fees)
  • Race Schedule (Tentative)
    • 2/28 – Hungry Eagle (Ann Arbor)
    • 3/21 – FHC Sprints (Ada)

Spring 2026

  • Practice Schedule – 8 Week Program
    • Mar 23rd – May 18th
    • Mon-Thurs – 5:00pm-7:00pm
  • Pricing
    • New Rowers – Try First Week Free
      • Novice – $250
    • JV & Varsity Registration
      • $350 ($550 Combined Winter & Spring early registration before Nov 15th)
    • Novice/JV/Varsity – Expected Travel Fees
      • ~$250 (Covers: Lodging, race entry fees, trailering, team shirts, etc)
  • Race Schedule (Tentative)
    • 4/18 – MRS 1, Huron (Ann Arbor)
    • 4/25 – Grand Rapids Invitational (GR)
    • 5/2 – MRS 3, Martindale (Ann Arbor)
    • 5/16-17 – Midwest Junior Championship (Columbus, OH) – 2x Overnight