Kensington Community Rowing Center

10/13/2026

Congratulations to KCRC rowers and Milford High School students Allie DeJonge (senior) and Avery Holdsworth (sophomore) on winning gold in the Women’s 2V/JNR 8+ at Sunday’s Arctic Classic Regatta!

Racing in a combined crew with new teammates from Northville Rowing, the boat went from a 6th-place finish at Saturday’s Heron Henley Challenge to 1st place on Sunday. What a turnaround in just one day!

This is the first time in history that TWO Milford High School rowers have medaled at the same regatta.

Pictured: Avery (far left) and Allie (center) with their Northville teammates. Way to go, ladies! 🚣‍♀️🥇

Interested in high school rowing this spring? Visit www.kensingtonrowing.com/high-school for details.

Milford High School Athletics

10/12/2026

Why row?

Rowing is a team sport where every seat counts and anyone can start from zero.

Every muscle gets used with none of the pounding. Each stroke uses your legs, core, back, and arms. Because you row seated, it's easy on knees and ankles.

No bench, no benchwarmers. A boat only moves fast when everyone pulls together. Every rower matters, every stroke.

You run the race. Once the boat leaves the dock, the crew takes over. Rowers learn to think for themselves, stay calm under pressure, and own the result.

Build better habits in the classroom. Rowers learn to plan their week, show up prepared, and work toward long-term goals, skills that carry straight into school.

Phones down, water up. Practice happens outside on Kent Lake, with sunrises and sunsets, swans, and a break from the screen.

Get better at your other sport. Swimmers, runners, volleyball players, and softball players build stronger legs and core, plus more endurance, in their off-season.

Make friends for life and open doors to college. The friendships you make in a boat last, and rowing experience stands out on college applications.

Interested in rowing next spring? Sign up for our mailing list: https://kensingtonrowing.com/contact

10/08/2026

Hey Milford! Check out three Milford High School rowers as they compete this weekend at the Heron Henley Challenge on Saturday and the Arctic Classic on Sunday at Kensington Metropark!

Here are your local athletes' race times and events for Saturday:

🚣🏻8:40am: Both senior Allie DeJonge and sophomore Grace Purcell will be racing in the Women's 2V/JNR 1x

🚣🏻10:40am: Sophomore Avery Holdsworth is racing in the Women's 2V/JNR 4+

🚣🏻2pm: Avery and Allie will be in the same Women's 2V/JNR 8+ boat, with Grace racing in a different 2V/JNR 8+ boat

🚣🏻3pm: Grace will wrap up the day in the Mixed Novice 8+

Come out to Kensington's Maple Beach to cheer them on and check out more than 25 high school teams from multiple states!

Thanks to Jeremy Thomas Photography for this great photo!

Milford High School Athletics

10/07/2026

This weekend, join more than 20 high school teams at Kensington Metropark for not one, but two regattas!

Racing starts at approximately 8:30am on both Saturday and Sunday (start times will be posted later this week), with boats launching and returning to Maple Beach. Fall races are time trials, meaning crews will be competing against the clock, not head-to-head, so there will be non-stop action each day.

09/29/2026

Congratulations to KCRC and Milford High School rower Avery Holdsworth on being named to the USRowing 2027 National Scholastic Honor Roll First Team for maintaining a 4.0+ GPA while competing last academic year!

📚🚣 Excellence in the classroom. Commitment on the water. Impact beyond the boathouse.

09/26/2026

🍁🚣‍♂️ Fall regatta season is almost here!

High school athletes have been putting in the work, dialing in technique, and gearing up for an incredible season on the water.

Interested in potentially rowing for your high school through KCRC in the spring? Head to Kensington Metropark on Saturday, October 10th and/or Sunday, October 11th to check out the regatta action.

08/20/2026

Do you have a high schooler interested in rowing in the fall or spring (or both)?

Join us for a student/parent meeting on August 27th at Northville High School. Open to students from any high school or those who are homeschooled, the meeting will cover important dates, practice information, and season info for both Northville High School and Kensington Community Rowing Center (KCRC).

As a reminder: if your high school does not have a team, you can still compete through KCRC. Join us to find out more!

08/03/2026

There are only a couple of spots left in our middle school Learn to Row camp starting on Monday, August 10th. If you have a student-athlete interested, sign up quickly!

To complete registration through our secure site, please have your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or ACH Bank Account information available.

08/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the open boathouse event on Saturday! We had a great mix of ages, and we hope everyone enjoyed their time on the water. A special thanks to our rowers, coaches, and parents who volunteered their time.

Interested in taking it to the next level? Enroll in an upcoming Learn to Row camp. There are still a few spots left in our High School Session 2, kicking off on Monday, August 10th. This is open to any high schooler (incoming 9th - 12th grades) from ANY high school. There is no commitment beyond the camp, but if you are interested in trying out for a team, this is excellent prep.

Register today!

To complete registration through our secure site, please have your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or ACH Bank Account information available.

07/27/2026

🚣‍♀️ OPEN BOATHOUSE WEEKEND!
Ready to dip your oars in the water? Join us at Kensington Metropark for a free intro to rowing — open to adults and youth (middle & high school). A waiver is required upon arrival. A parent/guardian must sign for anyone under the age of 18.

✨ Learn technique, meet our rowers, and experience the thrill of teamwork on the water!
📅 Saturday, August 1 | 9 AM – Noon
📍 Shore Fishing Area – Kensington Metropark
💙 No experience needed — just bring your curiosity and energy! To assist us in assuring we have enough volunteers, we would appreciate an RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwf_RXBN7BtkRD-4_not235ASG3mAcwLUfi6MFyA7vg4mWIg/viewform