SUMMER ROWING
Sweep Rowing Classes
Sweep programs are taught in an 8-person training barge and 4- and 8-person boats that are steered by people called coxswains. Each rower has one oar, and oars alternate on opposite sides of the boat.
Beginner Sweep Classes
Riverfront provides all the equipment necessary to learn this Olympic-level sport. Fundamentals of rowing are taught on land and in a stable training barge and then in eight-oared rowing shells. Basic safety instruction and procedures are emphasized. The goal of the program is to develop a solid foundation of skills that are taught in a fun and supportive environment. For individuals with no previous experience.
2009 Dates
Session 1: Tuesday, May 26 – Thursday, June 18 (Memorial Day will be made up on May 29)
Session 2: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, July 16
Session 3: Monday, July 27 – Thursday, August 20
Each session is comprised of eight classes; classes meet twice a week for four weeks.
Days & Times
Mon. & Wed. 6:15 - 7:30 am Fee: $160 per session
Or
Mon. & Wed. 5:30 - 7:00 pm Fee: $160 per session
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Intermediate Sweep Classes
Prerequisite: Beginning Rowing or equivalent experience. Those who rowed with Riverfront in 2008 should join the Experienced class if they wish to row in June. Call 713-3131 x 314 with any questions
2009 Dates
Session 2: Monday, June 22 - Thursday, July 16
Session 3: Monday, July 27 - Thursday, August 20
Each session is comprised of eight classes; classes meet twice a week for four weeks.
Days & Times
Mon. & Wed. 6:00 - 7:30 am Fee: $160 per session
Or
Mon. & Wed. 5:30 - 7:00 pm Fee: $160 per session
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ROW!
Experienced Sweep Classes
These classes involve more rigorous workouts at a higher technical level in both eight- and four-oared shells.
2009 Spring Training Dates April 6 - May 21 Spring Training held @ off-site location, rowers responsible for coxxing, wet-docking, previous season’s worth of on-water experience required, please call for details.
Spring Prerequisite: A minimum of one season’s experience at Riverfront, or equivalent experience.
2009 Summer Dates
Session 1: Tuesday, May 26 – Thursday, June 18 (Memorial Day will be made up on May 29)
Session 2: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, July 16
Session 3: Monday, July 27 – Thursday, August 20
Each session is comprised of eight classes; classes meet twice a week for four weeks.
Summer Prerequisite: Two or three Riverfront sessions or equivalent rowing experience required.
Days & Times
Mon. & Wed. 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Fee: $150
OR
Tu. & Thur. 6:00 am - 7:30 am Fee: $150
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Annual A.M Experienced Sweep Rowing Classes/Team and Open Row
Annual P.M Experienced Sweep Rowing Classes/Team and Open Row
For experienced adults wishing to register for classes on an annual basis, and row outside of class time (both rowers and coxswains must meet experience thresholds to row outside of class). Depending on numbers some rowers may scull. The purpose of these classes/this Team is to provide a non-competitive, yet challenging, work-out for experienced rowers to improve both technique and fitness. Experienced rowers not on the Racing Team but who wish to attend races or have more organized practices are encouraged to talk to Brian.
2009 Spring Session*:
Fee: $200
*Spring Session held @ off-site location, rowers responsible for coxxing, wet-docking, previous season’s worth of on-water experience required, please call for details.
2009 Summer/Fall Session:
Tuesday May 26 – October 1, Experienced classes twice a week in A.M (T/Th A.M in summer; M/W P.M in summer; TBD in fall)
Fee: $500
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Sweep Racing Team
Men’s and Women’s Racing Teams are offered to experienced rowers who wish to compete to the best of their ability at races, and who meet skill, fitness, and attendance thresholds. Please contact coaches or captains for details.
Men’s Team Coach: Renee Jones @ chrisandrenee@cox.net
Men’s Team Captain: Mike Puckly, 305.2515 (cell), or mike.puckly@cox.net
Women’s Team Coach: Brian Wendry, 713.3131 ext 314, or rrirowinginc@sbcglobal.net
Women’s Team Captain: Gretchen Gregg, 841.7952, or ggregg@snet.net
Dates
Spring Training April 7 – May 22 (off site)
Men: Tuesday & Thursday P.M
Women: Monday & Wednesday P.M
Annual Fee: TBD
Summer/Fall season: May 27 – October 25
Men & Women: Tuesday & Thursday P.M
Annual Fee: $525, plus racing, trailering, and coxswains fees
2009 Racing Team Summer Sprint Races (Proposed)
Derby Sweeps & Sculls (CT), Saturday June 6
Cromwell Cup (MA), Sunday July 12
Narragansett Sweeps & Sculls (RI), Saturday July 26
Masters Nationals, NJ, Aug 13 - 16
Coastweeks Row on the Mystic (CT), Sunday September 13
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Sculling is a type of rowing where each person uses two oars. Beginners learn in a wide, stable one- or two-person training boat. Experienced scullers may use singles during Open Row times. Sculling is a great way for college sweep rowers to improve their technique.
Sculling Classes
Beginner Sculling is designed for people who have never sculled in a single shell. The program begins with an on-land introduction to equipment, safety and technique. Participants then progress to a wide, stable single shell and eventually to a more narrow shell. Each participant will progress at her/his own pace. Spaces and training shells are limited so please register early. Intermediate Sculling is a continuation of the Beginner’s Class, or for those with some experience who want further coaching. Experienced Sculling is a continuation of the Intermediate class or for those with other experience who want coaching
2009 Dates
Session 1: Tuesday, May 26 – Thursday, June 18 (Memorial Day will be made up on May 29)
Session 2: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, July 16
Session 3: Monday, July 27 – Thursday, August 20
Each session is comprised of eight classes; classes meet twice a week for four weeks.
Days & Times
Mon & Wed 8:00 - 9:00 am Fee: $140 per session
Or
Tue & Thu 8:00 - 9:00 am Fee: $140 per session
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Private Sculling Lessons
If interested in private lessons please call 860.713.3131 ext 314 to discuss options.
Experienced scullers may use Riverfront’s equipment during Open Row times. Please read safety policies, swimming statement, etc. and contact us to discuss experience level.
2009 Dates
May 26 - Aug 28
Days & Times
M-F 6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Saturday 7:00-10:00 a.m.
M-Th 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Annual Fee: $450
Summer Only Fee: $270
Intermediate Sweep Classes
Rowing experience required. This program is a recreational program designed for experienced rowers. These classes involve more rigorous workouts at a higher technical level in both eights and fours.
2009 Dates & Times
Monday August 31 – Thursday October 1 (5 weeks) Twice a week @ 6:00 – 7:30 a.m.; twice a week @ 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. DAYS TBD.
Fee: $160
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Experienced Sweep Classes
Rowing experience required. This program is a recreational program designed for experienced rowers. These classes involve more rigorous workouts at a higher technical level in both eights and fours.
2009 Dates & Times
Monday August 31 – Thursday October 1 (5 weeks) Twice a week @ 6:00 – 7:30 a.m.; twice a week @ 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. DAYS TBD.
Fee: $150
Annual A.M Experienced Sweep Rowing Classes/Team and Open Row
Annual P.M Experienced Sweep Rowing Classes/Team and Open Row
For experienced adults wishing to register for classes on an annual basis, and row outside of class time (both rowers and coxswains must meet experience thresholds). Depending on numbers some rowers may scull. The purpose of these classes is to provide a non-competitive, yet challenging, work out for experienced rowers to improve both technique and fitness. Experienced rowers not on the Racing Team but who wish to attend races or have more organized practices are encouraged to talk to Brian
Summer & Fall Session: Tuesday May 26 – October 1, Experienced classes twice a week in A.M (T/Th A.M in summer; M/W P.M in summer; TBD in fall)
Annual Fee: $500
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ROW!
Adult Sweep Racing Team
Men’s and Women’s Racing Teams are offered to experienced rowers who wish to compete to the best of their ability at races, and who meet skill, fitness, and attendance thresholds. Please contact coaches or captains for details.
Men’s Team Coach: Renee Jones @ chrisandrenee@cox.net
Men’s Team Captain: Mike Puckly, 305.2515 (cell), or mike.puckly@cox.net
Women’s Team Coach: Brian Wendry, 713.3131 ext 314, or rrirowinginc@sbcglobal.net
Women’s Team Captain: Gretchen Gregg, 841.7952, or ggregg@snet.net
2009 Dates & Times
Annual Season: May 27 – October 23 Fall Men & Women: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 – 7:00 PM (practice time will shorten due to diminishing daylight), plus rower-organized practices on other days.
Fee: $525, plus coxswain, trailering, and race fees
2009 Head Races (Proposed)
Head of the Riverfront, Sunday Oct 4
Head of the Housatonic (CT), Saturday October 10
Head of the Connecticut, Sunday October 11
Head of the Charles (MA), Sunday October 17
Head of the Schuylkill (PA), Saturday and/or Sunday October 24 and 25
Head of the Fish (NY), Sunday and/or Sunday October 24 and 25
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Intermediate and Experienced Sculling Classes
Experienced sculling is a recreational sculling program for those with rowing experience.
Those interested in private lessons should call 860-713-3131 x 314 fo rmore information.
2009 Dates & Times
Monday August 31 – Thursday October 1 (Five weeks)
8:00-9:00 a.m., twice per week. Days TBD
Fee: $140
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The goal of our winter program is to maintain fitness, improve technique, and have fun. The training will consist of rowing on the ergometers, calisthenics, lightweight training, and rowing in the water tanks at Trinity College.
2009
Session I. January 8 - February 14: Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Session II. February 26 - April 3: Wednesday only, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Fee: $180 for Session I; $90 for Session II or $225 both sessions
Save the Date! More info to come.
The Adaptive Rowing program is designed for individuals with physical disabilities and/or visual impairments. We work in partnership with Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital and the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, CT Chapter. For more information visit http://www.rehabct.com and click on Connecticut Adaptive Rowing Program on the right hand side of the home page. Call Paige McCullough-Casciano or Joan Karpuk at Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital at 860-714-2421, or pmccullo@stfranciscare.org for details.
There is currently a wait-list for rack space in the boathouse. Please call for details.
Fee:
$450 for 1 person boat
$650 for 2 person boat
For larger boats please call for pricing and availability.
If you’re an experienced rower who would like to use Riverfront’s boats, we provide use of Riverfront equipment during Open Row periods (depending upon equipment availability).
2009 Annual fee: $450
2009 Summer Only fee: $270
2009 Summer Staff Hours: May 27 – Aug 23, Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; Saturday 7:00 – 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
2009 Fall Staff Hours: In the Fall, coaches will generally be at the boathouse twice a week in the a.m., in the afternoon (with high school), and in the p.m. Those wishing to row when coaches are not present must follow the buddy system and other safety requirements (i.e. pfd after Oct 1) outlined in our Safety Policies. Scullers new to the area should join in the summer if at all possible; for safety and staffing reasons it’s difficult to incorporate scullers new to Riverfront, and the CT River, during the Fall season.
Please call 860.713.3131 ext 314 for more details.
