Master and Junior Racing Teams
MASTERS RACING TEAM
One of the largest and most successful Master’s Racing Teams in the area, Riverfront Recapture’s Men’s and Women’s teams are comprised of a wide range of individuals, from recently graduated collegiate rowers to fifty-year olds who learned to row at Riverfront to high-school students who steer the boats.
2009 Race Results:
Derby Sweeps and Sculls, Shelton, CT, Saturday June 6
Narragansett Sweeps and Sculls, Providence, RI, July 11
Cromwell Cup, Cambridge, MA, July 12
Master’s National Championships, Camden, NJ ,August 12 to 16-
Coastweeks Row on the Mystic, Mystic, CT, September 20
Head of the Riverfront, Hartford, CT, Sunday October 4
Head of the Housatonic, Shelton, CT, Saturday October 10
Head of the Connecticut, Middletown, CT Sunday October 11
Head of the Charles, Cambridge, MA, Saturday October 17
Head of the Schuylkill, Philadelphia, PA Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25
Tentative 2010 Race Schedule:
Derby Sweeps and Sculls, Shelton, CT, Saturday June 5
Narragansett Sweeps and Sculls, Providence, RI, July TBD
Cromwell Cup, Cambridge, MA, July TBD
Master’s National Championships, Camden, NJ, August 12 to 15
Row to Middletown (fundraiser), Hartford to Middletown, August 28
Coastweeks Row on the Mystic, Mystic, CT, September TBD
Head of the Riverfront, Hartford, CT, Sunday October 3
Head of the Housatonic, Shelton, CT, Saturday October 9 & 10
Head of the Connecticut, Middletown, CT Sunday October 10
Head of the Charles, Cambridge, MA, Saturday October 23 & 24
Head of the Schuylkill or Head of the Fish, October 30 & 31
Contacts:
Men’s Team Coach: Renee Jones @ chrisandrenee@cox.net
Men’s Team Captain: Mike Puckly, 305.2515, 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
JUNIOR RACING TEAM
Riverfront’s Junior Racing Team is open to any high school student and no previous experience is required. Beginners are encouraged to try rowing during our summer four-week sessions or our four-day Youth Rowing Camp.
The team operates like a high school varsity sport and the team competes against other varsity high school teams and clubs. Novice Riverfront rowers compete against other teams’ novices while experienced rowers compete against other experienced rowers. For example, EHHS, CIBA and Capital Preparatory students receive varsity points for their participation, and it is a recognized Club Sport at the Watkinson School
“I have been really impressed with the growth of the Riverfront program. The kids are rowing well and competing against more established programs. What’s great to see is the camaraderie and confidence they have, and the support they give each other regardless of the differences in skill level. The Riverfront Recapture program does a great job instilling those qualities in their kids.” Steve Hargis, United States Rowing Junior National Team, Head Development Coach, and 2008 US Olympic Committee’s Developmental Coach of the Year
Read about our team’s accomplishments here!
2010 Spring Team:
March 15 – May 30. For experienced rowers only. Try-outs required. Weekend races. Held at Rainbow Reservoir in South Windsor. Click here to view and print our Spring Tryout Form and Tryout Information! Call Chris @ 713.3131 ext 327 for more information.
2010 Fall Team:
August 31 - October 29, For beginning and experienced rowers. $450, plus personal racing tank top (app $30) and tights (app $30). Entry fees, lodging, travel for Head of Charles and Schulykill will be divided among participants. Riverfront pays the entry fees, approximately $100 per boat, for the Head of the Riverfront, Head of the Housatonic, and Head of the CT regattas.
2009 Race Results:
Head of the Riverfront, Hartford, CT, Sunday October 4
Head of the Housatonic, Shelton, CT, Saturday October 10
Head of the Connecticut, Middletown, CT Sunday October 11
Head of the Charles, Cambridge, MA, Sunday October 17
Head of the Schuylkill, Philadelphia, PA Sunday, October 25
2010 Race Schedule:
HolyHamp Regatta, Northhampton, MA, Date TBD
New England Regional Regatta, Worcester, MA, May 1
Emerson Regatta, Middletown, CT, Date TBD
Dual Race vs Avon High School, Date TBD
Dual Race vs Lewis Mills High School, Date TBD
Head of the Riverfront, Hartford, CT, Sunday October 3
Head of the Housatonic, Shelton, CT, Saturday October 9 & 10
Head of the Connecticut, Middletown, CT Sunday October 11
Head of the Charles, Cambridge, MA, Saturday October 23 & 24
Head of the Schuylkill, Philadelphia, PA Saturday and Sunday, October 30 & 31
Row-a-thon, Hartford, CT - mid Oct
Hartford and East Hartford residents attending Hartford and East Hartford public schools receive free instruction, and free transportation is provided from some Hartford and East Hartford high schools during the summer and fall.
Contact: Head Coach - Chris Hayes @ 713.3131 ext 327 or riverfrontrows-hs@sbcglobal.net
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