YOUTH ROWING

Come to the Rockrimmon Boathouse on the Connecticut River in Springfield this summer for a two week SAFARI (Summer of Activity, Fun, And Rowing Instruction)! If you are new to rowing, we'll teach you and your friends to row! Experienced rowers will row singles and team boats for fun, exercise, and to improve your rowing skills. We may even do some kayaking, "tubby rodeos," and creative racing! This session meets Monday-Friday, rain or shine. Subject to rescheduling based on minimum enrollment requirement.

This program is for youth in grades 7 and 8 who are either a beginner with no experience, or for those who have rowed before. The focus of this program will be on learning and strengthening the understanding of fundamental rowing concepts, developing basic bodyweight strength and a healthy cardiovascular system, and of course, having fun!

Save $100 off a second registration when you sign up for Middle School Rowing. NOTE: Adult Introduction to Rowing happens at the same time/place (but different coach) and is eligible for the $100 savings.

Need-based scholarships available. For more information about these, please reach out to Executive Director Ben Quick at ben.quick@pvriverfront.org

Register by August 10 to save $50

High school athletes with at least one season of previous rowing experience and the desire to train hard and compete at local and regional races are eligible to join this team. Focus for the season will be on developing technical proficiency, increasing aerobic and muscular endurance, habit formation, and team building. Athletes will be expected to attend 90% of practices, and their participation will be assumed for all regattas, the one exception being Head of the Charles to which PVRC may send a limited crew.

For a complete list of fall regatta dates, see our Important Dates page at https://www.pvriverfront.org/important-dates

Mandatory Parent Meeting Wednesday, September 4 from 5:30pm to 6:00pm at the boathouse.

Regatta fees, travel expenses, offsite facility usage fees, and racing uniforms are not included in the program price and will be assessed separately. Payment of regatta fees is required by all program participants.

Need-based scholarships available. For more information please contact Executive Director Ben Quick at ben.quick@pvriverfront.org

Register by August 10 and save $50.

This program is for eighth-graders with at least one season of rowing experience who are ready to compete. Requires pre-approval by Head Coach (headcoach@pvriverfront.org).

Mandatory Parent Meeting Wednesday, September 4 from 5:30pm to 6:00pm at the boathouse.

Regatta fees, travel expenses, offsite facility usage fees, and racing uniforms are not included in the program price and will be assessed separately. Regatta fees are required of all participants, regardless of regatta attendance.

Students entering grade 9 or above, come to PVRC for a new experience and some time on the river! This program is for high school aged students with little to no prior rowing experience. Functional movement, general conditioning, technique, rowing terminology, safety, equipment handling, and having fun are the main components of this program. Participants who complete this session may then try their hand at the competitive side of the sport with our High School Competitive racing team in subsequent seasons. Practice occurs at the same time as Varsity rowing - bring your friends! Save $100 off second registration (for another youth or adult Learn to Row, for example). Discount is taken at checkout.