The Riverside Juniors program is a four-season program focused on sculling. We welcome high school athletes during the summer, fall, winter, and spring seasons. Coaches focus on improving the technical skills, physical fitness, and mental tactics of athletes. We are committed to building the abilities of all of our athletes with an emphasis on safety, fun, and team camaraderie.
Fall Racing Season
Applications Open Now
Thank you for your interest in Riverside Boat Club's Junior Program!
Riverside Juniors is a sculling-dominant program, but athletes of all backgrounds will be considered. Applicants must be of high-school age and have at least 1 season of rowing (ideally sculling) experience.
Dates & DEADLINES
Fall season runs from August 31st - November 7th
September 7th: Applications Close & Program Fees are due by check or PayPal
Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis
See below for practice and race schedules
COSTS & FEES
All-in cost: $5000 (covers coaching, program, uniform, and race expenses such as entry fees, trailer fees, food, rental vehicles, etc.)
$500 non-refundable deposit (via Paypal or check) required upon program acceptance
Program Fees are due by check or PayPal on September 7th
ANTICIPATED PRACTICE SCHEDULE
August 31st - September 13th
Monday-Friday: 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 12:30 PM
September 14th - October 18th
Tuesday - Friday: 4-6:30PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00AM-12:30PM OR Race
October 20th - November 7th
Monday-Friday: 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Practices the week before HOCR are mandatory for racing athletes.
Any anticipated or sustained absences from practice should be discussed as soon as possible and must be approved by the head coach before program acceptance.
Preliminary Race Schedule
(subject to change)
Athletes are required to attend all regattas.
Head of the Kevin I: Sunday, September 13th, Cambridge MA
Head of the Kevin II: Sunday, September 27th, Cambridge MA
Head of the Housatonic*: Sunday, October 11th, Shelton CT
Head of the Charles**: Sunday, October 17th, Cambridge MA
The Peanut Butter Cup: TBD, Cambridge MA
*overnight team trip leaving Saturday, October 10th
**select athletes
We look forward to fun autumnal practices, great racing, and welcoming you to RBC. Go Stripes!
For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact Head Coach Sarah Maietta at Juniors@riversideboatclub.com.
Summer Racing Season
Summer race schedule
Cromwell Cup: July 19th, Cambridge, MA.
Sweeps & Sculls: July 25th, Providence, RI
Canadian Henley: August 4 - August 9, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
regattas & Past results
2026
Youth Nationals
Womens U17 1x - 31st
Mens Youth 4x - 25th
Northeast Regionals
Amber Zapatka Memorial Regatta
Duel with Great Bay
2025
Head of the Charles
Mens Youth 1x - 7th
Womens Youth 1x - 41st
Womens Youth 2x - 30th
Mens Youth 4x+ - 44th
Mens Youth 2x - 15th
Head of the Kevins (1, 2, & 3)
Head of the Riverfront
Green Mountain Head
Head of the Fish
Youth Nationals
Mens Youth 4x - 29th
Mens Youth 4- - 26th
Saratoga Invite
about our coach
Sarah Maietta - Head Coach
Coach Sarah began rowing at Wayland-Weston in 2012, after competing in figure skating since elementary school. At Wayland-Weston she discovered the wonders of rowing on the Charles River when she began competing at the Head of the Charles her sophomore year. Following high school rowing, Sarah continued her career at Boston University, where she rowed all four years on the lightweight team while studying International Relations. She also medaled at the U23 World Rowing Championships in the LW2- in 2018 (gold) and 2019 (silver). After graduating in 2020, Sarah has continued her connection to the rowing community through coaching at Wayland-Weston, The Winsor School, and Sarasota Crew. Her post-collegiate rowing has taken her to the 2022 World Championships in the LW4x, and she continues to enjoy racing every year at the Head of the Charles.
Coach Sarah's goal for all Riverside Juniors is that the athletes hold themselves to a high standard for technique and personal conduct, while also enjoying the sport so much that practice becomes a highlight of their day. Through coaching, Sarah aims to create skilled, strong, students of the sport who are motivated to continue giving back to the rowing community even after they graduate from Junior Stripes.
OFF Hours Policy
Scheduled appointments are required for meetings at the boathouse. We are a private club and ask that you do not show up without a scheduled meeting with a coach or member.
As any Riverside member, Juniors should respect the mission of the club:
Riverside Boat Club strives to support the attainment of its members’ rowing goals, from recreation to the highest level of international competition, and to promote the art and enjoyment of rowing by providing safe facilities, quality rowing equipment, and coaching in a friendly, collaborative, social community.
