The Middletown Recreation department is proud to offer a variety of rowing and fitness classes in collaboration with Central Connecticut Rowing. Classes are offered virtually or at Harbor Park in Middletown. To learn more about Central Connecticut Rowing, view their Facebook or Website, listed below with their Facebook bio.
ALL Rowing classes meet at the Middletown Boathouse, 36 Harbor Drive.
Central Connecticut Rowing | Facebook Central Rowing Website"We are a non profit sweep rowing club based in Middletown, CT. We offer rowing programs on the CT River. Programs are administered through Middletown Recreation. Programs for 13+, novice to experienced, recreational to competitive. Come join us!"
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL ON-WATER CLASSES: Novice rowing classes are generally only offered in the summer months (June/July and sometimes August). On-water classes are open to people ages 13-99 during the summer sessions. 13-yr olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to row. All rowers must sign off that they are a strong swimmer. It’s crucial to not miss the first few classes because safety and basics are covered. Fall sessions are open to 18+. (Younger rowers would need special permission.) Experienced classes are offered from May through mid-October.
All programs will include some ergometer (rowing machine) work which is especially important to help proper form. Rowers will sporadically rotate in the motorboat as an observer. We often row in light rain, but will erg or try to reschedule when there are high winds, downpour or lightning. Rescheduling could include an alternative evening or a weekend morning.
Wear tight-fitting shorts or leggings (loose clothing can get caught in seat tracks), socks, sneakers or secure water shoes. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses are recommended along with a reusable water bottle. Bring, or have in your car, a yoga mat and sneakers for after-row stretching or days when we erg.
*If you are unsure which is the best class for your skill level, please contact Central CT Rowing and we will help you. Info@centralctrowing.com
Free Learn to Row Day
Are you curious about how to row one of those long boats you see on the Connecticut River in Middletown? Are you considering joining Central Connecticut Rowing but not sure if you will like it? Want to get a feeling for what rowing is before committing to a class?
This free event offers each participant a brief overview of rowing, a chance to learn a little technique on a rowing machine, see our boathouse and go out in an 8-person boat for a brief row on the river.
Please register so we have an idea of how many to expect.
Please wear stretchy shorts/leggings, tops that do not hang below hips, and sneakers. Baggy clothing can get caught in the seat rollers. Strongly suggest wearing sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
Please bring your own reusable water bottle. We will have a key drop basket but leave other valuables home or in your car so they don't end up in the river!
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May Session
**Experienced only**
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Novice
Teaches you the basics you need to get out on the water in an eight-person sweep boat. For the first few classes, you learn rowing basics and terms on land using the rowing machines (ergometers). Some basic fitness and stretching will be part of each class. Ergs will be used sporadically throughout and occasional rotation in the motorboat will happen.
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Experienced
This program offers the ability for all levels to improve and build on their present rowing skills and fitness.
Competitive rowers must expect to come to a minimum of 2/3 practices per week. The head coach can help determine if you are at a level to race.
You had to have completed a novice session.
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