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Indianapolis Rowing Center-  Middle School Team 

Indianapolis Rowing Center — Middle School Team

  • Who it’s for:
    • Students in grades 6–8
    • Open to middle schoolers from across the Indianapolis area
    • No prior rowing experience required
  • Season & Schedule:
    • Offered in Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer
    • Two practices per week
    • Outdoor practices in all seasons except Winter
  • What Athletes Learn:
    • On-land warm-ups and team-based training
    • Boat safety and handling
    • Rowing terminology and fundamentals
    • Basic rowing technique, on the water
  • Competition Opportunities:
    • Optional racing against other middle school teams in the Midwest

Middle School Winter Training

Registration for the 2025/2026 Winter Season is closed 

Don't let winter slow you down – stay on track and be race-ready when the thaw arrives!

Our indoor winter training program is designed to keep our athletes in top form during the off the water season. Our coaches will help you improve endurance, strength, and erg technique as you prepare for spring racing season in the comfort of an indoor setting!

Winter training does require registration with IRC first and then you will receive instructions on how to sign up with Crossfit AFCO.

 

Middle School:

Winter season begins November 10th and ends March 7th

Training days:  

Mondays from 5-6pm

and

Saturdays from 11am-12pm

Location: CrossFit AFCO, 10650 Bennett Pkwy Ext #100, Zionsville, IN 46077

 

 

 

 

Crossfit AFCO gym membership is also required for participation.

Winter Training Registration is a two step process:

Step 1

Register for IRC winter training using the link below:

Step 2

You will receive an email from the gym with details on how to sign up for a Crossfit AFCO membership prior to the season starting.

    • The Crossfit AFCO membership rate is $55/month and will be set up with the gym directly. In order to receive the IRC rate you must be registered for winter training with IRC. AFCO will prorate partial months.

**** There are no refunds on training fees.

If you have questions about registration, please send questions to info@indyrowing.org.