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Come visit our boathouse and see what it is all about.
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Juniors Rowing has come to the Western Suburbs for Girls and Boys.
If you are interested in rowing with The Hinsdale Community Rowing Junior's Program
and would like more information, please fill out the info request below, and we will get back to you as soon as possible (your information will not be shared with any outside organizations)
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Juniors Learn to Row Camp Registration
For Juniors interested in joining our Rowing Team, the best place to start is to register here:
Safety
HCR Juniors adheres to the US Rowing Safety Guidelines (dated 12.01.2022).
These guidelines cover safety considerations for the HCR organization, coaches, athletes, rowing conditions, equipment, and emergency procedures.
As a US Rowing member, HCR is covered by their insurance policy with Willis Towers Watson.
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​2025 Juniors Learn-to-Row Summer Camps
To ensure prospective athletes experience rowing before committing to a full season, we offer summer camps. These camps provide an opportunity to try rowing, interact with current team members, and understand the program's requirements. A parent meeting will be held at the end of each camp.
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Camp activities include a safety introduction, boat terminology, on-land stroke training, and on-water practice. Camp enrollment is limited to 20 participants; early registration is recommended.
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Who: Boys and girls entering 7th – 12th grade
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Dates: June 16th - June 19th (Monday to Thursday)
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Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Location: HCR Boathouse, 9951 South Madison Street, Lemont, IL 60439 (To reach the boathouse, take Madison Ave. south (all the way south) out of Hinsdale until it dead-ends at the Des Plaines River. Turn right into the parking lot to find the HCR boats. Visitors are welcome anytime.)
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Cost: $200 per session (Financial aid is available)
If you register but cannot attend, please notify us as soon as possible to allow waitlisted participants to register.
We look forward to welcoming you and your athlete this summer!
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Team Expectations
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Many young athletes enjoy competition. Our coaches are committed to fostering a positive, energetic, and fun competitive environment.
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We believe this environment is enhanced when athletes:
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Commit to training consistently over several months as part of a team.
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Give their best effort daily.
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Attend all sessions and arrive on time.
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Treat teammates, coaches, and the environment with respect.
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Follow a detailed competition schedule and training plan.
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Understand program expectations.
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Receive positive encouragement.
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Learn to accept constructive criticism and handle setbacks in a supportive setting.
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Celebrate successes appropriately.
Our goal is to help our athletes develop into mature, resilient, and empathetic young adults.
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Volunteer Obligations and Opportunities
As a volunteer-driven non-profit organization, HCR relies on member support to maintain our rowing shells, launches, engines, dock, boathouse, storage areas, recruit and train new members, transport trailers to regattas, fundraise, and organize social events. Future memberships may include volunteer requirements or opportunities. If you possess skills that could benefit the club, please contact us.
Feel free to stop by and see the boats and our river access right here in Burr Ridge:
Hinsdale Community Rowing Boathouse
9951 South Madison Street
Lemont, IL 60439
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Go South on Madison until you dead end at the river - seriously, all the way south, then turn right into the parking lot.
