The development team is a co-ed rowing program for athletes who aspire to train at a level beyond recreational rowing, and to begin racing in local scrimmages and regattas. The focus is on fitness, strength, mobility, and technical skills. The experience gained in this program also prepares interested athletes to try out for the U17 or U19 teams. Coaches work closely with athletes to develop a training plan and to track the progress over the course of the season.

Athletes are selected for the Development team following competitive team tryouts – which all interested athletes must attend

If you have any questions, please reach Sam Gumprecht, Head Coach of the Development Team.

Gender Policy: Per CRI’s policies, athletes participate in rowing practices with the team (Boys’ or Girls’) that best matches their expressed gender identity. This is regardless of the gender listed on the athlete’s birth certificate or student records, and regardless of whether the athlete has undergone any medical treatment. However, per USRowing policies, Girls’ competitive events (races or regattas), are limited to athletes who were assigned a sex at birth of female. If you have questions, please reach Ted Benford, Executive Director.

Parent Handbook: Additional information about our youth competitive programs can be found here.

CRI offers the Row Boston Scholars (RBS) program to financially support high school students from Boston and Cambridge public schools to participate in whichever program best meets their experience and commitment level.

To apply to be a Row Boston Scholar, please register for the youth rowing class that’s most appropriate for you and fill out the financial aid application at the end of registration. RBS applicants are not charged for the class while applying for aid. RBS applications must be renewed each year as part of the overall registration process.