OUR 2020 PROGRAMS
Virtual Rowing Fitness &
Conditioning Classes
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays
Times: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Session 1: August 3-6
Session 2: August 10-13
Session 3: August 17-20
Session 4: August 24-27
Activity #: 111050-25 to 111050-28
Fee per session: $5 resident $7 nonresident
Middletown Rec Dept Registration Form (click here)
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!
NEW!
Outdoor Rowing Fitness & Conditioning Classes
September 1-29
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays
Times: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Activity #: 111050-29
Fee: $72 resident $84 nonresident
Middletown Rec Dept Registration Form (click here)
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. Classes will involve stretching and strengthening exercises on a yoga mat and rowing machine work.
This is open to all levels. You will be split in separate groups accordingly.
Participants are required to wear masks except during exercise. Rowing machines will be spaced 12ft apart 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/exercise mat and reusable water bottle. Hat with brim and sunglasses suggested.
See you by the river!
Summer Rowing
All Levels
CANCELLED
EVENINGS
Dates TBD
Ages: 13 to 99 (Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced)
5:45pm - 8:00pm
BEGINNERS - 2x week (Mon & Thurs)
Fee: $90 resident $100 nonresident
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
SATURDAY Mornings for Beginners
Dates TBD
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 waiver. Swim tests will be held on a date TBD 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.
Learn to Row Day-FREE
Saturday, June 27
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
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?
June 27 is the day for you!
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 to look at a crew shell up close. (For this LTR Day we will not be going on the river but hope to have another LTR Day later in the summer when we can.)
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A MASK. Please wear tight fitting shorts or leggings and sneakers. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses are recommended.
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.
Fall Rowing
Intermediate & Advanced
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)
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.
**Experienced rowers interested in racing will incur additional fees for regattas.
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.
August Rowing
CANCELLED
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
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