Adult Racing Teams
Racing teams are for experienced athletes only, who will be expected to be proficient in basic rowing skills as with our recreational programs and willing to commit more fully to the training schedule and races. Annual Membership & Maintenance Fee Required.
Financial assistance may be available to adult rowers. To inquire, contact Jonathan Near by email or at (860) 713-3131 ext 314.
All programs are held at the Riverfront Boathouse in Riverside Park.
Indoor Training
January 5 – March 28
See Options under the 3 or 4-Day heading.
Coached Strength Training
Tues/Fri, 6 – 7:30 am, 1/9 – 3/26 (23 classes) First class is Friday, January 9th.
4-Day Racing Team Options
January 5 – December 17
Mon/Wed/Fri 5:30 – 7:15 am, Saturdays 6:30 – 8:30 am
Register here.
Arrive by 5:30 on weekdays and 6:30 on Saturdays to begin the erg work (indoor) or launch on the water 15 minutes later. $1775 for the entire rowing calendar year. This fee is discounted by around 2.7% versus paying a la carte or via a payment plan. The payment plan fee is $1820 (to cover additional processing) and is broken up into 6 equal installments of $304 taken on 3/1, 4/30, 6/10, 8/2, and 9/30/26 after the initial deposit of $300 paid at the time of registration. Note: this plan covers all practice sessions as put forth for the Adult Racing Teams. This includes any and all practices held on Fridays, whether coached/uncoached, on water or indoors. Other classes, like the “Experienced Sculling for Race Prep” class or boat storage, are NOT included in this Annual 4 Membership and must be registered for separately. Annual Membership & Maintenance Fee applies.
3-Day Racing Team Options
January 6 – December 17
Mon/Wed 5:30 – 7:15 am, Saturdays 6:30 – 8:30 am
Register here.
Arrive by 5:30 on weekdays and 6:30 on Saturdays to begin the erg work (indoor) or launch on the water 15 minutes later. $1495 for the entire rowing calendar year. This fee is discounted by around 2.7% versus paying a la carte or via a payment plan. The payment plan fee is $1535 (to cover additional processing) and is broken up into 6 equal installments of $254 taken on 3/1, 4/30, 6/10, 8/2 and 9/30/26 after the initial deposit of $265 paid at the time of registration. Annual Membership & Maintenance Fee applies.
Experienced Sculling for Race Prep
Tuesday and Thursdays, 6 – 7:30 am
This class is specifically designed for those who plan to race their single or double this year. Classes will be limited to 5-6 athletes. The goal of this class is to improve your technical performance at race pace.
Spring: April 30 – May 21 (Thursdays ONLY)
Session 1: May 25 – June 19
Session 2: June 23 – July 9
Session 3: July 27 – August 22
Athletes MUST be proficient in their single
Race Deposits
All athletes are expected to submit a race expense deposit prior to the first race registration deadline.
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Check back frequently for updates! Have a question? Contact Jonathan Near, Director of Rowing via email.