Youth Rowing
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS AND YOUTH CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN. REGISTRATION FOR FALL ROWING OPENING SOON
High-school-aged students from all over the Greater Hartford area, from Middletown to Mansfield and Bristol to Longmeadow, MA, participate in Beginning, Intermediate and Experienced classes, on our Boy’s and Girl’s Racing Teams, and at our Day Camp instructed by College Coaches.
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.
SWEEP ROWING
2010 Summer Sweep Rowing Classes for all experience levels
Beginners:
Beginning Sweep Session 1: Tuesday June 1 – Thursday June 24 (T,W,Th, 3:30 - 5:30)
Beginning Sweep Session 2: Tuesday June 29 – Thursday July 22 (T,W,Th, 3:00 - 5:00)
Beginning Sweep Session 3: Tuesday August 3 – Thursday August 26 (T,W,Th 3:00 - 5:00)
Fee: $150 per session
Experienced:
Experienced Sweep Session 1: Tuesday June 1 – Thursday June 24 (T,W,Th, 3:30 - 5:30)
Experienced Sweep Session 2: Tuesday June 29 – Thursday July 22 (T,W,Th, 3:00 - 5:00)
Experienced Sweep Session 3: Tuesday August 3 – Thursday August 26 (T,W,Th 3:00 - 5:00)
Fee: $150 per session
2010 Youth Summer Camp
For all experience levels. This dynamic summer camp is instructed and led by top college rowing coaches. Held Monday, June 28 – Thursday July 1. Visit our Summer Camp Page for information.
Spring Racing Team
March 15 – May 30. For experienced rowers only. Try-outs required. Weekend races. Held at Rainbow Reservoir in South Windsor. Call Chris @ 713.3131 ext 327 for more information
2010 Fall Sweep Racing Team
for all experience levels
Monday August 30 – Sunday October 24, Monday – Friday, 3:30 – 5:30. Visit our Racing Team page for more information.
Private Group Sweep Training
Youth groups interested in scheduling group lessons are encouraged to call 860-713-3131 x 327 for more information.
SCULLING
Experienced or beginner high school or college students can learn how to scull.
Sculling Classes
2010 Summer Dates
Session 1:
M/W Beginning and Experienced Session 1: Wednesday June 2 - Wednesday June 23 (Memorial Day will be made up on Friday, June 4)
T/TH Beginning and Experienced Session 1: Tuesday June 1 – Thursday June 24, 8:00-9:00 am
Session 2:
M/W Beginning and Experienced Session 2: Monday June 28 – Wednesday July 21, 8:00-9:00 am
T/TH Beginning and Experienced Session 2: Tuesday June 29 – Thursday July 22, 8:00-9:00 am
Session 3:
M/W Beginning and Experienced Session 3: Monday August 2 – Wednesday August 25, 8:00-9:00 am
T/TH Beginning and Experienced Session 3: Tuesday August 3 – Thursday August 26 8:00-9:00 am
Each session is comprised of eight classes; classes meet twice a week for four weeks.
Fee: $150 per session
Private Sculling Lessons
Those interested in scheduling private sculling lessons are encouraged to call 860-713-3131 x 314 for more information.
Winter Training
The goal of our winter program is to maintain fitness, improve technique, and have fun. The training will consist of rowing on the ergometers and rowing in the water tanks at Trinity College. January 11 – March 4, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday
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 314 for more information.
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