Learn-To-Row Summer Meeting
You can learn more about the Learn to Row program at a ZOOM information session, Tuesday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m.
Returning Rowers - Summer 2025
This program is open to all Novice and Varsity rowers who have rowed at least one BLS full season.
The summer program will run for eight weeks. Returning rowers should participate at a minimum in two weeks over the summer, though are encouraged to consider more training weeks.
To Register for the Returning Rower Summer Program, complete this form: BLS Crew Summer Returning Rower Registration
Email registrar@blscrew.org with any questions.
Schedule
Rowers should register for at least two weeks
Days of the week: Monday - Friday,
Times: 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Week 1: June 30 - July 3 (off on July 4)
Week 2: July 7 - 11
Week 3: July 14 - 18
Week 4: July 21 - 25
Week 5: July 28 - Aug1
Week 6: August 4-8
Week 7: August 11-15
Week 8: August 18 - 22
Location: All practices at BLS Boathouse
Registration Close Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
**It is important to register by this date in order to ensure that there are enough rowers for each session.
If you have missed this deadline but are still interested, or wish to add additional weeks, please email registrar@blscrew.org for availability.
Required Forms
If a returning rower did not participate in the Spring 2025 season or does not have a BLS Athletics Sports Clearance for that season, that rower will need to submit a recent physical/camp form from within the last 13 months.
A returning rower needs to
a) Have a completed the Sports Clearance for the Spring 2025 season,
OR
b) submit their most recent physical/camp form from within the last 13 months.
Fees and Financial Aid
Two weeks: $250
Four weeks: $400
Six weeks: $600
Eight weeks: $800
Payment is due upon registration.
Payment options:
(1) To pay by PayPal/credit card, use the link on the BLS Crew website: https://www.blscrew.org/summer-payment
(2) Send a check (with the rower's name and "Summer 2025 Summer Rowing Program Fees" in the memo line) to:
Friends of BLS Crew
c/o Laura McCune-Poplin
70 Williams St. apt. #1
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Financial Aid: Friends of BLS Crew is committed to ensuring that crew is affordable for all students and families in the BLS community. If you would like to request financial assistance for the crew program, please send an email to registrar@blscrew.org.