Students from over 20 different high schools (including Hartford’s Capital Preparatory Magnet School and the Watkinson School; East Hartford’s CIBA and EHHS; West Hartford’s Hall and Northwest Catholic) learn how to row, improve their rowing, and race! Visit Riverfront’s High School Rowing Facebook Page.

Two types of rowing classes 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. 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. Click here for information on Sculling.

Click here to see our Youth Rowing Flyer! Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see a video photo montage of our Youth Rowing program.

2012 Winter Training

The goal of our winter program is to maintain fitness, improve erg scores and technique, and have fun. The training will consist of rowing on the ergometers and body circuit conditioning. HIGH SCHOOL Winter Training takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00 at the Riverfront Boathouse in Riverside Park.

SWEEP ROWING

2011 Summer Sweep Rowing Classes for all experience levels

Beginners:
Beginning Sweep Session 1: Tuesday May 31 – Thursday June 23 (T,W,Th, 3:30 - 5:30)
Beginning Sweep Session 2: Tuesday June 28 – Thursday July 21 (T,W,Th, 3:00 - 5:00)
Beginning Sweep Session 3: Tuesday August 2 – Thursday August 25 (T,W,Th 3:00 - 5:00)

Fee: $160 per session

Experienced:
Experienced Sweep Session 1: Tuesday May 31 – Thursday June 23 (T,W,Th, 3:30 - 5:30)
Experienced Sweep Session 2: Tuesday June 28 – Thursday July 21 (T,W,Th, 3:00 - 5:00)
Experienced Sweep Session 3: Tuesday August 2 – Thursday August 25 (T,W,Th 3:00 - 5:00)
Fee: $160 per session

2011 Youth Summer Camps

For all experience levels. These dynamic summer camps are taught and led by top college rowing coaches. Held Monday, June 27– Thursday June 30 and August 6 - 7. Visit our Summer Camp Page for information.

Private Group Sweep Training

Youth groups interested in scheduling group lessons are encouraged to call 860-713-3131 x 327 for more information.

2011 Spring Racing Team

March 14 – May 28, 3:30 - 5:30. For experienced rowers. Try-outs required. Weekend races. Coxswains encouraged to attend. Held at Rainbow Reservoir in South Windsor. Visit our Racing Team page for more information.

2011 Fall Sweep Racing Team

for all experience levels
Tuesday August 30 – Friday October 28, Monday – Friday, 3:30 – 5:30. Visit our Racing Team page for more information.

SCULLING

Experienced or beginner high school or college students can learn how to scull.

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

Private Sculling Lessons
Those interested in scheduling private sculling lessons are encouraged to call 860-713-3131 x 327 for more information.

Hartford and East Hartford Student Info
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. Call 860-713-3131 x 327 for more information.
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