MCYR High School Program

Manatee County Youth Rowing for High School students is a competitive sports program that focuses on developing an individual through teamwork, leadership, athletic conditioning, good nutrition, and community service. The program runs throughout the school year. During the summer, additional camps and training programs are available. No rowing experience is required.
In the fall, athletes row under the combined team Manatee County Youth Rowing. In the spring, athletes compete for their local high schools or the combined team. Team members are currently attending Palmetto High School, Braden River High School, Southeast High School, Manatee High School, Lakewood Ranch High School, and Parrish Community High School.
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 up to the challenge?

  • Complete Online Registration by clicking on “Enroll Now” below.
  • Download and complete Athlete Medical History Form.  A hard copy must be turned into MCYR Coaches.
  • Join US Rowing as an Individual Championship Member (www.usrowing.org).

Varsity/Novice Payment Options for Fall and Spring Assessments

One Payment in Fall and
One payment in Spring

$1482 due in August for Fall Season Assessment (Sibling $1343)
$1492 due in January for Spring Season Assessment (Sibling $1353)

4 Monthly Automatic
Payments per Season

$370.50 (Aug – Nov) for Fall Season Assessment (Sibling $335.75)
$373 (Jan – Apr) for Spring Season Assessment (Sibling $338.25)

PAY Varsity/Novice FALL 2023 ASSESSMENT - One Payment Option

Athlete Type

Varsity/Novice Fall 2023 Payment Plan 
Number of payments: 4
Start payments: at checkout

Due*

At checkout
Every 4 weeks (x 3)
Total

Amount

$370.50 USD
$370.50USD
$1482 USD

* We calculate payments from the date of checkout.

Varsity/Novice Fall 2023 Payment Plan Second/Sibling Athlete
Number of payments 4
Start payments At checkout

Due*

At checkout
Every 4 weeks (x 3)
Total

Amount

$335.75 USD
$335.75 USD
$1343 USD

* We calculate payments from the date of checkout.

Payment Options
Practice Schedule:

Fall Session

– Varsity and Novice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:30-6:00 and Saturday from 7:00-10:00

  • Fall 2023 Varsity Season August 7th – Dec 16th
  • Fall 2023 Novice Season August 21st – Dec 16th
  • Spring 2024 High School Season January 8th – May 2nd


– Varsity and Novice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:30-6:00 and Saturday from 7:00-10:00

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). The late pick-up fee should be given to the coach who waited for the parent to come for the child.

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 a 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

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