High School Fall Rowing

Join the LPBC High School Rowing Team This Fall - no experience required!

Lincoln Park Boat Club’s High School Fall Rowing program is open to both new and experienced rowers entering grades 9–12. Whether your athlete tried rowing during a summer camp, has rowed before, or is brand new to the sport, Fall is a great time to join the team. Athletes will learn rowing technique, build fitness, develop confidence, and become part of a competitive and supportive team environment. No prior rowing experience is required. Our coaches teach new rowers the fundamentals from day one.

  • Rowing Technique
    Athletes will learn how to move a boat efficiently, row in sync with teammates, and develop proper form on the water.

  • Fitness and Training
    Practices focus on building endurance, strength, coordination, and rowing-specific fitness.

What You’ll Learn

  • Teamwork and Confidence
    Rowing is a team sport. Athletes learn how to work together, support their teammates, and contribute to a shared goal.

  • Racing and Competition
    The Fall season introduces athletes to head racing, a longer-distance race format common during the fall.

Locations

Lathrop Boathouse

2820 N Leavitt St. Chicago, IL 60618

 

Lincoln Park Boathouse

2341 N Cannon Dr. Chicago, IL 60614

 
 

Bridgeport Boathouse

2828 S Eleanor St. Chicago, IL 60608

Locations & Schedules

Lathrop Boathouse

  • Season: August 24 - 11/21

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Fall Registration Fee

    • $1800

Lincoln Park Boathouse

  • Season: August 24 - 11/21

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Fall Registration Fee

    • $1800

Bridgeport Boathouse

  • Season: August 24 - 11/21

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Fall Registration Fee

    • $1800

We offer full and partial assistance to ensure rowing is accessible to all families. Apply here for Financial Assistance

Still deciding? Try rowing for one week first.

Try Rowing for a Week

Fall Racing Schedule

The tentative fall racing schedule includes local Chicago races, regional day trips, and overnight travel opportunities. Not every athlete will attend every regatta. Regatta participation depends on athlete readiness, attendance, lineups, entries, travel logistics, and coaching decisions. Some dates and travel details may change as the season approaches.

Chicago River Marathon and Half Marathon

  • Date: September 13

  • Location: Chicago, IL (Park 571 / Bridgeport Boathouse)

  • Team: Varsity only

Tough Cup

  • Date: September 26 (*tentative date)

  • Location: Chicago, IL (Park 571 / Bridgeport Boathouse)

  • Team: Novice and Varsity

Milwaukee River Challenge

  • Date: October 3

  • Location: Milwaukee, WI

  • Team: Varsity only

  • Travel: Day trip, with bus transportation

Head of the Rock

  • Date: October 11 (*tentative date)

  • Location: Rockford, IL

  • Team: Novice and Varsity

  • Travel: Day trip, with bus transportation

Head Of The Charles

  • Date: October 16–18

  • Location: Boston, MA

  • Team: This is a limited-entry regatta; only select Varsity will attend

  • Travel: Overnight trip

Head of the Hooch

  • Date: November 7–8

  • Location: Chattanooga, TN

  • Team: Novice and Varsity

  • Travel: Overnight trip

Ready to Register?

  1. Click the following link to open a new tab and create a RegattaCentral account (or log in if you have one already)

  2. Once your account is created, click on the “Fall Season - High School” button below to expand the menu

  3. Add the boathouse location of your choice to the cart and select “Checkout” to finish the registration on RegattaCentral

Questions? Reach out to coaches@lpboatclub.org for more information!