Adult Rowing.
From recent college graduates to retirees, rank beginners to the very experienced, men and women of all ages and physical abilities participate in Beginning, Intermediate, and Experienced rowing classes.
Beginner Classes are offered only in the summer, so if you’re a beginner wanting to learn, register for one of our summer sessions starting June 2012!
Two types of rowing lessons are offered, Sweep and Sculling:
Sweep Rowing Classes
Sweep classes are taught in an eight-person training barge and in 60’ long, eight-person boats that are steered by people called coxswains. Each rower has one 12’ oar, and oars alternate on opposite sides of the boat. No previous experience necessary for beginner classes. Each session is comprised of 8 classes that meet twice a week for 4 weeks. Click here for information on Sweep Rowing.
Sculling Classes
Sculling is a type of rowing where each person uses two 10’ oars and steers himself in a 17-25’ long boat. Beginners learn in stable one-, two-, or four-person training boats. No previous experience necessary for beginner classes. Each session is comprised of 8 classes that meet twice a week for 4 weeks. Click here for information on Sculling.
Experienced classes are offered throughout the year, including Indoor Winter Training and Spring Rowing.
Adult Winter training is open to everyone with at least one class of previous experience (inexperienced adults are encouraged to try one of our summer beginner classes) and is intended to maintain/improve one’s fitness and technique. Recreational Adult rowers and Women’s Racing Team participants meet Monday and Wednesday evenings at Trinity’s indoor facility; the Men’s Racing Team meets Tuesday and Thursday at the Boathouse. High School Winter Training is outlined on the Youth Rowing page.
Session 1 (4 weeks): Monday, January 9 - Thursday, February 2.
Session 2 (4 weeks): Monday, February 6 - Thursday, March 1.
Both Sessions (8 weeks): Monday, January 9 - Thursday, March 1
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.
2011 Recreational (formerly Experienced) Sweep Rowers, Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., April 11 - May 25 $210 Spring Rowing is held at an off-site location for experienced rowers.
Summer Beginner Sweep Classes:
For individuals with no previous experience
2011 Summer Dates
Beginner AM:
M/W Beginner AM Session 1: 6:15 - 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 22 (make up for Memorial Day is Friday June 3)
M/W Beginner AM Session 2: 6:15 - 7:30 a.m., Monday June 27 - Wednesday, July 20
M/W Beginner AM Session 3: 6:15 - 7:30 a.m., Monday August 1 - Wednesday August 24
Beginner PM:
M/W Beginner PM Session 1: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 22 (make up for Memorial Day is Friday June 3)
M/W Beginner PM Session 2: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Monday June 27 - Wednesday, July 20
M/W Beginner PM Session 3: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Monday August 1 - Wednesday August 24
Each session is comprised of eight classes (classes meet twice a week for four weeks)
Fee: $180 per session
Summer Intermediate Sweep Classes
Classes are offered at this level with an instructional and recreational focus to improve and hone skills mainly in eight-oared shells. The goal of the program is to further the skills developed in beginning rowing, and to be a follow-up to the Beginning Rowing Class
Prerequisite: Beginning Rowing or equivalent experience. Those who rowed with Riverfront in 2010 should sign up for the Recreational Rowers class if they wish to row in June. Call 713-3131 x 314 with any questions
2011 Summer Dates
Intermediate AM :
M/W Intermediate AM Session 2: 6:00 - 7:30 am, Monday June 27 – July 20
M/W Intermediate AM Session 3: 6:00 - 7:30 a.m., Monday August 1 - August 24
Intermediate PM:
M/W Intermediate PM Session 2: 5:30 – 7:00 p..m, Monday June 27 - July 20
M/W Intermediate PM Session 3: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Monday August 1 - August 24
Each session is comprised of eight classes; classes meet twice a week for four weeks.
Fee: $170 per session
Summer Recreational Sweep Rowers (formerly Experienced)
Prerequisite: Two or three Riverfront Intermediate sessions or equivalent rowing experience required. These classes involve more rigorous workouts at a higher technical level in both eight- and four-oared shells. Experienced adults wishing to register for a.m. or p.m. Recreational Team classes on an ANNUAL BASIS may register once for the 3 summer sessions and 1 fall session and receive a discount in the Annual Memberships section.
Recreational Rowers: AM:
T/TH Recreational Rower AM Session 1: 6:00 - 7:30 a.m., Tuesday May 31 - Thursday June 23
T/TH Recreational Rower AM Session 2: 6:00 - 7:30 a.m., Tuesday June 28 - Thursday July 21
T/TH Recreational Rower AM Session 3: 6:00 - 7:30 a.m., Tuesday August 2 - Thursday August 25
Recreational Rowers PM:
M/W Recreational Rower PM Session 1: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday June 1- Wednesday June 22
M/W Recreational Rower PM Session 2: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Monday June 27 - Wednesday July 20
M/W Recreational Rower PM Session 3: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Monday August 1 - Wednesday August 24
Each session is comprised of eight classes (classes meet twice a week for four weeks)
Fee: $170 per session
2011 Annual A.M. or P.M. Membership : This includes 4 sessions of classes plus the opportunity for Open Rows. There are experience and safety requirements to participate in Open Rows. Please read Safety Practices in the News and Other Info section and contact us to discuss if Open Rows are appropriate for you.
May 31 - September 29
Summer a.m classes: TTH 6:00 - 7:30; Fall am classes, 6:00 - 7:30, days TBD
Summer p.m. classes: MW 5:30 - 7:00: Fall p.m. classes 5:30 - 7:00, days TBD
Fee: $525
Adult Sweep Racing Team
Click here for more information.
Sculling
Sculling is a type of rowing where each person uses two 10’ oars and steers herself in a 17-25’ long boat. Beginners learn in stable one-, two-, or four-person training boats. No previous experience necessary for beginner classes.
Beginner Sculling Classes are 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 row in a wide, stable one-, two-, or four-person shell and can possibly progress to a more narrow single shell. Each participant will progress at her/his own pace. 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.
Sculling Classes
2011 Summer Dates
Session 1:
M/W Beginning and Intermediate/Experienced Session 1: Wednesday June 1 - Wednesday June 22 (Memorial Day will be made up on Friday, June 3)
T/TH Beginning and Intermediate/Experienced Session 1: Tuesday May 31 – Thursday June 23, 8:00-9:00 am
Session 2:
M/W Beginning and Intermediate/Experienced Session 2: Monday June 27 – Wednesday July 20, 8:00-9:00 am
T/TH Beginning and Intermediate/Experienced Session 2: Tuesday June 28 – Thursday July 21 8:00-9:00 am
Session 3:
M/W Beginning and Intermediate/Experienced Session 3: Monday August 1 – Wednesday August 24, 8:00-9:00 am
T/TH Beginning and Intermediate/Experienced Session 3: Tuesday August 2 – Thursday August 25 8:00-9:00 am
Each session is comprised of eight classes; classes meet twice a week for four weeks.
Fee: $160 per session Returning experienced scullers can select the annual membership for 4 sessions and receive a multi-session discount.
Experienced scullers may use Riverfront’s equipment during Open Row times. Please read Safety Practices in the News and Other Info section and contact us to discuss experience level and if this is an appropriate option for you..
Private Lessons available. Call 860.713.3131 ext 314 for information.
Rowers can sharpen their skills. Coxswains can participate for free.
Session 1: TTH 7:00 - 8:30 a.m., June 1 - June 24, $90
Session 2: TTH 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. June 28 - July 22, $90
For Intermediate and Experienced Rowers: Adult Sculling classes: TTH 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.; Adult Sweep classes: TTH 6:00 - 7:30 a.m. or MW 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
h3>Fall Sculling Classes
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Fall Sweep Classes
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