Novice Team 2026 - 2026 Team Information Coming Soon!
Joining the club and Novice Team…What’s in it for me?
Rowing is a lifelong sport; it is low impact and provides great conditioning. MRC offers terrific opportunities to row just for fun and fitness, to race at the national level, and a little bit of everything in between. Whether you are looking for competition or camaraderie, MRC is committed to giving you skills and resources to realize your goals through rowing.
Who are the novices?
Novices are first-year rowers who have complete a Learn To Row course. As a group you’ll row together and learn the sport, which will include boat moving and storage, safety, terminology, club rules, and the basic strokes. You’ll build some muscle, and you’ll get some blisters. By fall, you’ll have option to race.
Highlights
- All sessions run by professional, safety-certified coaches
- Organized rows with teammates
- Use of different team boats to learn various skills
- Ability to row the Mississippi Gorge - a true escape right in the middle of the city
Expectations
- Sign up for practices in advance and attend.
- MRC is primarily a volunteer-run club. Please expect to contribute at least a few hours to help maintain grounds, volunteer during regattas, and or assist with docks out.
- Keep MRC financial account in good standing by paying program, regatta, and any other fees promptly
- Comply with MRC Policies and Code of Conduct.
Schedules and Team Fees
Novice Team members are expected to attend three practices per week. MRC uses iCrew to handle all of our rowing sessions, boat reservations, line-up, attendances, etc. Once you register as a MRC member and join the Novice team, you'll be invited to join iCrew.
In the past, Novice Team members have had to the opportunity to compete at the following regattas. You are not required to race. Many Novice Team graduates will eventually go on to row with a non-racing, recreational program. More information to come.
- Head of the Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, September 28, 2025
- Head of the Mississippi, Minneapolis, MN, October 4, 2025
Participation on the MRC Adult Novice Team requires payment of both MRC membership dues and team program fees.
See you on the Water!