REGISTRATION
FALL 2026 ATHLETE REGISTRATION
Registration forms and payment are due by September 7, 2026
Fall Registration Checklist
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
STEP THREE
Submit payment of $200.00 ($150.00 for varsity band members)
Make check payable to FHC Crew Boosters and mail to:
FHC Crew Boosters
P.O. Box 960
Ada, MI 49301
STEP FOUR
Add GroupMe to your phone if you don't have it already and join FHC Crew EventDay GroupMe channel.
Subscribe to Parent Email list to hear updates from the coaches and board.
Subscribe to Team Calendar to have practices and competitions synced with your calendar.
Request to join the FHC Crew Parents Facebook Group.
STEP FIVE
We have more than 240 volunteer spots in the Fall and about 60 families. Look through the Volunteer needs and find your way to support the team. Sign Ups are live!
FALL REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Registration for winter conditioning will open in November. If you are interested in learning more about crew reach out to our coach.​​​
WINTER 2025/26 ATHLETE REGISTRATION
Registration closes January 7, 2026.
To participate in our winter conditioning program athletes will be required to register for Spring Crew in Final Forms and have a current physical and parental consent on file in Final Forms. This requirement insures that athletes are fit to participate and allows for access and contact with the school’s athletic training staff. Please understand that athletes that do not complete this will not be allowed to practice.
Payment for the spring season is not required at this time.
Winter Registration Checklist
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
Add GroupMe to your phone if you don't have it already and join FHC Crew Event Day GroupMe channel.
Subscribe to Parent Email list to hear updates from the coaches and board.
Subscribe to Team Calendar to have practices and competitions synced with your calendar.
Request to join the FHC Crew Parents Facebook Group.
STEP THREE
We have more than 60 volunteer spots over the Winter and about 60 families. Look through the Volunteer needs and find your way to support the team. Sign Ups are live!
​​Recommended gear for winter conditioning: Yoga mat and heart rate monitor that is a ​​compatible with Concept 2 Ergometers (w/ Smart Bluetooth or Ant+)​
2026 SPRING BREAK TRIP ATHLETE REGISTRATION
Registration closes Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5pm
To participate in our 2026 spring break training and development trip athletes will be required to register for the trip and pay in full. This trip is designed for both new and experienced Spring 2026 FHC Crew athletes.
Note: Group air travel prices and availability are not guaranteed if registration is after December 31, 2025. ​​​
Spring Break Trip Checklist
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
Full Trip Fees are Due:
$600 Includes roundtrip airfare
$500 Includes one-way airfare
$300 Onsite only (no airfare)
Make check payable to FHC Crew Boosters and mail to:
FHC Crew Boosters
PO BOX 960
Ada, MI 49301
STEP THREE
Request to join the FHC Crew '26 Spring Break Trip GroupMe channel!
SPRING 2026 ATHLETE REGISTRATION
Registration forms, payment, and waivers are due March 9, 2026
Spring Registration Checklist
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
STEP THREE
Submit payment of $500.00.
Note: There are additional fees if your rower participates in a by-invitation-only regatta.​
Make check payable to FHC Crew Boosters and mail to:
FHC Crew Boosters
PO BOX 960
Ada, MI 49301
STEP FOUR
Read the Parent & Athlete contract and attend the FHC Crew Spring Kickoff Meeting on March 2nd at 6:30pm at the FHC Cafeteria to learn more.
2026 Athlete & Parent Contract
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Athletes and Parents must both complete electronic signatures or submit a signed copy of the signature page of the 2026 Athlete & Parent Contract to Coach Hannah by March 9th​​​​
STEP FIVE
All rowers are required to join USRowing and complete the USRowing waiver annually. Waivers must be submitted by the athlete or a parent/legal guardian if the athlete is under 18 years of age.
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Visit USRowing to register.
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Select Individuals membership.
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Click Join and complete the registration form.
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For first time registrants, type "Forest Hills Central” under “Club or Team Name.” You will be asked for your club access code: U73QV.
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Sign the waiver.
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USRowing charges a $25.00 membership fee.
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​For Returning rowers:
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Visit USRowing and Log In.
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Sign the waiver.
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USRowing charges a $20 membership renewal fee.
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If you have forgotten your username or password, follow prompts to retrieve your username or reset your password.
STEP SIX
Complete each of the following regatta waivers:
STEP SEVEN
Add GroupMe to your phone if you don't have it already and join FHC Crew Event Day GroupMe channel.
Subscribe to Parent Email list to hear regular updates from the coaches and booster board.
Subscribe to Team Calendar to quickly add practices and events to your calendar, and keep in sync.
Request to join the FHC Crew Parents Facebook Group.
STEP EIGHT
We have 450 volunteer spots this Spring and about 75 families. Look through the Volunteer needs and find your way to support the team. Sign Ups are live!
SPRING 2026 SEASON REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED
If you are interested in joining the team next year, contact us at communications@fhccrew.org. ​
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You are also welcome to come hang with the team see the team in action at our Spring events! ​
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FHC LEARN TO ROW CAMP
Registration forms and payment are due before the start of camp.
Week 1: June 15 – 19
Week 2: June 22 – 26
Want to experience the sport of Rowing? Register for the FHC Learn to Row Camp. Athletes that have finished grades 6 through 9 are invited to attend two one-week camps held at the Forest Hills Boathouse from 6:00 – 8:00 PM where they will learn the basics of rowing, spend five evenings rowing on the Grand River, and have a chance to race against other rowers in the Friday evening regatta. Camps are run by the FHC Rowing team coaches and our Varsity athletes. Registration is through FHC Ranger Camps and the cost for each week is $90.
For questions contact Head Coach Hannah Skarli at coachhannah@fhccrew.org.
