Welcome to Fall 2026 Brookline Rowing!

Whether your athlete is returning to the varsity squad or stepping into a shell for the very first time, we are thrilled to welcome you to the Fall 2026 season.

Quick Note on Fall Rowing: Fall rowing is operated as a club sport through Friends of Brookline Rowing (FOBR)—a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting Brookline junior rowers at every level.

Registration Links

• Returning Athletes Fall 2026 Sign Up (All Varsity Athletes)
• Novice Boys Fall 2026 Sign Up
• Novice Girls Fall 2026 Sign Up

Key Dates & Information

• Registration Window: Open now through the first day of practice! However, the varsity and novice girls teams are likely to be completely full again this fall. If you are interested, please register promptly.
• Varsity Season Tryouts Start: August 24, 2026
• First day of Novice Practice: September 3
• Novice Information Meetings: TBD  This is great for new rowing parents to ask the novice coaches questions!
• Save the date for the Parent Potluck: September 25, 2026 Meet new and veteran rowing parents and find out more about the season.
• Mark your calendar for fall events

2026 Fall Program Costs

Fall rowing is run as a club sport with registration fees covering all equipment, regatta entries, and athlete meals for the entire season. Spring rowing is run as an official Brookline High School sport, and fees are paid directly to BHS Athletics with additional food and equipment fees paid to FOBR.

• Varsity Program: $1,500
• Novice Program: $900

Invoices will be emailed to families once team rosters are finalized by the Program Director.

Financial Assistance

FOBR is deeply committed to making rowing accessible to everyone.Finances should never be a barrier to participation. We offer limited, need-based financial aid each season.

• How to Apply: Complete the Financial Assistance Application Form and submit it along with supporting documentation to FOBRtreasurer@gmail.com.
• All applications must be submitted via email by September 8, 2026.
• All financial aid requests and documents are kept strictly confidential.

Parent Engagement & Volunteering

Running a smooth, safe, and exciting season for our athletes takes a village! We rely on parent support for everything from regatta hospitality and chaperoning to boathouse maintenance and fundraising.

• We ask each family to contribute a minimum of 10 volunteer hours per season (roughly the length of one regatta day).
• Please complete our Volunteer Survey Form prior to the start of the season to let us know how you'd like to help by September 8, 2026.

We completely understand that time is tight for some families. You can choose to opt out of the 10-hour volunteer commitment by paying a $250 Buy-Out Fee, which helps us cover the additional logistical and operational costs. Families choosing to opt out can indicate that in the survey form and will be sent a separate invoice for the fee.