Programs New to the Midwest Scholastic Rowing Association

The membership of the Association will consist of organizations that are involved in sponsoring “scholastic” rowing for high school aged youth (grades 9-12).

To be considered “scholastic” entries at the MSRA Championships must be composed of athletes from a single high school entity.
Due to USRowing’s Organizational insurance model - MSRA organizational members may sponsor multiple scholastic entities, as long as students of a single scholastic entity, based on its school eligibility list exclusively race representing that school during the spring season (March-May). This does not preclude composite entries of single high school athletes, if local regattas allow such entries, prior to racing at the MSRA Championships.  These composite entries in local regattas shall be listed by the schools composing the crew in heat sheets and results.
Whether a program for a single high school has the designation as a varsity sport, is a recognized school activity, or is solely composed of students attending that school without official school designation, it is considered “scholastic.”

Teams should view the MSRA Championship regatta rules and note eligibility rules, especially the team consistency rule above.  

A new program must submit/complete the following items for membership consideration. Submit materials to:  
     MSRA, c/o Guy Weaser, 14 Midiron Ct, Durango, CO 81301.    
     guy.weaser@gmail.com

1.    Schools that have never been a member of the Association must submit a statement outlining its status at the school (varsity team, recognized school club, without official school designation…) on school letterhead in addition to the information update and due, for consideration.

2.    Teams must pay annual MSRA dues via PayPal or by check prior to the start of spring competition, no later than February 28.  Dues for a program new to the MSRA will be $50.  In subsequent years the dues are based on the number of athletes the teams enters at the MSRA championship.

3.    Teams must complete the annual information update (including coach and program contract information) to the Association prior to the start of spring competition, no later than February 28.  

4.    Teams must be or represent a USRowing organizational member for the regatta year.

After acceptance for membership the team will be required to submit an athlete eligibility list and USRowing waivers to enter the MSRA Championship Regatta.