Central CT Rowing

ROW WITH US

Central Connecticut Rowing (CCR) is a rowing club based in Middletown, Connecticut. The mission of CCR is to promote rowing and the growth of the rowing community within Middletown and throughout Connecticut.

We offer rowing programs on the beautiful Connecticut River originating from the Middletown John K. Smith Boathouse. The programs are administered through the Middletown Recreation & Community Services Department. We offer rowing programs for anyone aged 13 and up, from novice to experienced, recreational to competitive. Our program currently offers rowing in eight and four person rowing shells.

NEW! SUMMER ON-WATER ROWING - JUNE & JULY 2021

Three great options:

Intermediate & Experienced Rowers

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings

Beginner Rowers

Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings

Beginner Rowers

Saturday mornings

This program offers a great opportunity to get in or stay in shape, learn about rowing or improve your rowing skills, to meet like-minded people in your community and enjoy one of the best features of the Middletown area, the Connecticut River.

NOTE: Everyone needs to create a *new* account in the new registration system AND take a *new* swim test or get a waiver from a qualified lifeguard.

Swim test opportunities will be offered on Wed. June 9th at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Middletown. Arrive any time between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.

OUTDOOR ROWING FITNESS & CONDITIONING CLASSES

Multiple days and times are available:

June 2021: Wed / Fri evenings

June 2021: Sunday mornings

Come learn or improve your rowing technique and improve general fitness with outdoor classes by the river! Our rowing coaches will help you build core, arm and leg muscle strength and work on rowing technique (on rowing machines) to set you up for rowing on the river when we start up again.

Register on the new Middletown Rec site

NOTE: Everyone needs to create a *new* account in the new registration system

SEE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE INFO.

Our goal is to teach the beginner to row as well as improve and refine the experienced rower’s skills. Each session includes instruction from experienced coaches. We also offer the opportunity to train for fall regatta racing.

COXSWAINS WANTED!

We are looking for experienced coxswains, and we can also train anyone that may be interested in this position.