2025 Programs
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Spring Sweep Rowing
May 1 to May 29, 2025
Mon / Tue / Thu, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$220 Middletown residents / $260 non-residents
Ages 14 and up
Location:
John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park Middletown
36 Harbor Drive, Middletown CT
Register now on the Middletown Rec site!
Spring sweep rowing is open to advanced beginners through experienced rowers. You must have completed the novice rowing program or a comparable class. This program offers the ability for all levels to improve and build on their present rowing skills and fitness. We will do a combination of mostly on-water rowing but some erg work will also be a part of the class. Occasional rotation in a launch is likely. Rain dates will be an alternate evening or weekend morning.
Outdoor Rowing Fitness & Conditioning Classes
May 7 to May 30, 2025
Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
$80 Middletown residents / $95 non-residents
Ages 13 and up
Location:
Behind Middletown Boathouse by the river
36 Harbor Drive, Middletown CT
Register now on the Middletown Rec site!
Come learn or improve your rowing technique and general fitness with outdoor classes by the river! Our rowing coach will help you build core, arm and leg muscle strength and work on rowing technique (on rowing machines) and can set you up for rowing on the
river, in case that also interests you as well.
Rowing machines will be outside. Please wear stretchy shorts/leggings, tops that do not hang below hips, and sneakers. Baggy clothing can get caught in the seat rollers. Please bring your own yoga or exercise mat and a reusable water bottle. See you by
the Connecticut River!
Zoom Rowing Fitness & Conditioning Classes
NEW DATES!
Apr 1 to Apr 29, 2025
Mon / Tu / Th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$72 residents / $82 nonresidents (13 classes)
Ages 13 and up
Location:
Online
Registration open now on the Middletown Rec site!
Are you a rower looking to stay active during our time off the water OR just interested in getting in shape? Join Central Connecticut Rowing's Virtual Rowing Fitness Classes!
Each hour-long session our coach will give you stretching/yoga, body-weight and core exercises, cardio, and help with proper form to keep you fit during the winter months. A yoga mat, rowing machine or another piece of cardio equipment is best to take part in this class. Stay connected to other like-minded people and meet new ones as we gear up for rowing on the river next year or more on-land classes BY the river! Class Zoom link will be emailed to you after signing up for the session.
Past Programs
Summer Sweep Rowing
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED - EVENINGS
June 6 - July 25 (No Session July 4)
Mon / Tue / Thu, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$378 Middletown residents / $438 non-residents
Ages 14 and up
NOVICE - EVENINGS
June 6 - July 25 (No Session July 4)
Mon / Thu, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$264 Middletown residents / $309 non-residents
Ages 14 and up
NOVICE - SATURDAY MORNINGS
June 8 - July 27 (No Session July 6)
Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$182 Middletown residents / $217 non-residents
Ages 14 and up
Location:
John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park Middletown
36 Harbor Drive, Middletown CT
Register in May on the Middletown Rec site!
Summer sweep rowing is open to beginners through experienced rowers.This program offers the ability for all levels to improve and build on their present rowing skills and fitness. We will do a combination of mostly on-water rowing but some erg work will also be a part of the class. Occasional rotation in a launch is likely. Rain dates will be an alternate evening or weekend morning.
Please wear tight-fitting shorts or leggings and sneakers. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses are recommended along with a reusable water bottle and a yoga mat.
All on-water participants will be required to sign a swim/health waiver form.
Late Summer Sweep Rowing
ADVANCED BEGINNER & ADVANCED
July 29 to Augst 29
Mon / Tue / Thu, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$270 Middletown residents / $310 non-residents
Ages 14 and up
Location:
John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park Middletown
36 Harbor Drive, Middletown CT
Register in May on the Middletown Rec site!
Late summer sweep rowing offers the ability for all levels to improve and build on their present rowing skills and fitness. You must have completed a novice class to sign up for the Advanced classes. We will do a combination of mostly on-water rowing but some erg, fitness and stretching will also be a part of the class. Occasional rotation in a launch is likely. Rain dates will be an alternate evening or weekend morning.
Please wear tight-fitting shorts or leggings and sneakers. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses are recommended along with a reusable water bottle and a yoga mat.
Fall Sweep Rowing
ADVANCED BEGINNER & ADVANCED
September 3 to October 12
Tue / Thu 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Sat 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
$306 Middletown residents / $356 non-residents
Ages 14 and up
Location:
John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park Middletown
36 Harbor Drive, Middletown CT
Register now on the Middletown Rec site!
Fall sweep rowing is open to advanced beginners through experienced. You must have completed the novice rowing program or a comparable class. This program offers the ability for all levels to improve and build on their present rowing skills and fitness.
If interested, fall offers the opportunity for more experienced rowers (ages 21+) to race in up to 3 regattas. (Racing costs will be extra). 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.
As it gets darker earlier in the fall, we will come off the water at dusk and do a variety of fitness, stretching and yoga, all key aspects to being a strong rower. Please bring a yoga mat and sneakers to every practice and a reusable water bottle.
For more information email info@centralctrowing.com or call Middletown Recreation and Community Services at
(860) 638-4500.