OUR 2020 PROGRAMS

Virtual Rowing & Fitness Classes 

Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays

Times: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 

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Session 1: May 18, 19, 21     

Session 2: May 26, 28 (no Memorial Day)
Session 3: June 1, 2, 4           

Session 4: June 8, 9 (no class on the 11th)
Session 5: June 15, 16, 18     

Session 6: June 22, 23, 25
Session 7: June 29, 30, July 2

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Activity #: 111050-14 to 111050-20

Fee per session: $5 resident  $7 nonresident

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Are you a rower looking to stay active during our time off the water OR just interested in getting in shape?

Join our Central Connecticut Rowing Zoom Fitness Classes, held through the Middletown Recreation Department! Each hour-long session will have a combination of stretching, bodyweight exercises and cardio to keep you fit during your time at home. A rowing machine is suggested, but not necessary to take part in this class.Stay connected to teammates and meet new ones as we gear up for summer rowing on the river!

Summer Rowing
All Levels

EVENINGS

July 6 - July 30

Ages: 13 to 99 (Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced)

5:45pm - 8:00pm

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BEGINNERS - 2x week (Mon & Thurs)

Fee:  $90  resident  $100 nonresident

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EXPERIENCED 3x week (Mon & Tues & Thurs)

Fee:  $135 resident  $150 nonresident

John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park, Middletown,

Middletown Rec Dept Registration Form (click here)

Minimum: 32 participants

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SATURDAY Mornings for Beginners

July 11 - Aug 8

Ages: 13 to 99  

Times: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Middletown Rec Dept Registration Form (click here)

Fee: $105 resident   $115 nonresident

Central Connecticut Rowing (CCR) helps to support the Middletown Recreation and Community Services Rowing program for men and women, youth and adults, aged 13 years old and up. The summer sessions offer instruction for the novice, recreational and the competitive rower. Novice participants will initially do training on rowing machines (ergs) and then move to more time on the water. All rowers will do some indoor/erg workouts.  

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.  

All NEW participants must pass a swim test or provide a signed swim test wavier.  Swim tests will be held on Mon June 29
5:45 - 6:45pm at the Woodrow Willson Middle School pool OR you can download a swim waiver from the Middletown Recreation and Community Services website and have it signed by a certified lifeguard. For more information please call the Middletown Recreation and Community Services at 860-638-4500. Swim tests are valid for 5 years.

Participants are not allowed on the water until swim test waiver and emergency contact forms are completed and submitted to the Rec Dept or head coach. This form can be found on the Registration page. Please bring to your first session.  Participation is not allowed until this completed form is handed into the head coach.

August Rowing

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August 3 - August 31 
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays

Times: 5:45 – 8:00 p.m. 

John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park Middletown Middletown Rec Dept Registration Form (click here)

Fee: $195 resident $210 nonresident

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Open to all skill levels who have at least completed the summer novice program (or comparable with another rowing program). Ages 13-99.

Rowers will be rowing in 4- or 8-person sweep shells and will divided by skill level.

For more information on specifics of the program, please email Central CT Rowing at info@ctrowing.com

Register on the Middletown Rec Dept Registration Form 

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Learn to Row Day-FREE

Saturday, June 27

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Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

(Please arrive before 1:00 PM)

John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park Middletown

Registration Form: General Registration Form

Fee: FREE - Middletown Rec Dept Registration Form 

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Are you curious about how to row one of those longs 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 try rowing before paying the club fees? 

June 27 is the day for you!

This free event offers each participant a brief overview of rowing, a chance to row on an indoor rowing machine and an opportunity experience a short row on the river.

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Please wear tight fitting shorts or leggings and sneakers.  A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and water bottle are recommended.  

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Please bring a signed Learn to Row waiver to the event.  Waiver form available in Registration section. Pre-Registration is suggested, but not required for this event.

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Fall Rowing
Intermediate & Advanced

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September 3 - October 17

Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays

Mon & Thurs 5:45 p.m. – dusk., Saturday 9-11 a.m.

John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park Middletown Middletown Rec Dept Registration Form (click here)

Fee: $255** resident   $275 nonresident

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Fall rowing is open to advanced rowers (18 or older) who would like the opportunity to race or practice with those who would like to race. Since this is a competitive program, attendance is needed at least 2/3 practices per week.  The head coach can help determine if this session is right for you. The goal of the program is to prepare each rower and coxswain for racing, in addition to improving skills and conditioning. Please register on the Middletown Recreation & Community Services website.

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**Experienced rowers interested in racing will incur additional fees for regattas.

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PLEASE NOTE: occasional Sat. races may require rescheduling of practices because of conflict!

For more information email info@centralctrowing.com or call Middletown Recreation and Community Services at
(860) 638-4500.