Youth Rowing - Fall 2024
LHRC is a rowing club that teaches both sweep and sculling making our athletes able to row any boat, in any seat, on any side, at any time. We help athletes grow their understanding of the sport as well as their passion for it. This fall we are offering 4 separate programs. Please read to know which program is correct for you or your athlete.
Please direct questions to Coach Drew at DirectorLHRC@gmail.com
All full season athletes (Dev-Varsity must have a US Rowing Membership: LINK Basic for non racers, look at Championship if you plan to race. Make sure to make yourself a member of Litchfield Hills Rowing
High School 1-week Trial: High school athletes! Want to give rowing a try before committing to a full season? Come down for a 1-week trial and see if the sport is for you!
Practices will run from 3:45-6:00pm on Tuesday 9/3, Wednesday 9/4, Thursday 9/5, & Friday 9/6 and from 9:30am-11:30am on Saturday 9/7.
Cost: $95
Youth/Varsity: For highschool athletes. We will attend 3 races as well as the Head of the Charles (for selected athletes only). Athletes are expected at each regatta. Regatta fees are not included in program price; each regatta will have a separate charge based on the cost to attend the regatta (roughly $30) and each athlete’s individual race entry fees.
Practices run 6x per week, M-F from 3:45-6:00pm & Saturday from 9:30-11:30am. Dates: 8/29-11/9
Cost: $885 (Non-Region 20 Athletes); $685 (Athletes attending Region 20)
Reminder! Rowing is a Varsity sport for Region 20! These athletes are eligible to earn a Varsity letter and honors at their school!
8th Grade Team: For athletes in 8th grade who have completed Dev/Learn-to-Row or have been approved by Coach Drew. This program enhances the skills of our future highschool athletes and will prepare athletes to race at the Head of the Fish (10/26-10/27) for those ready for such a challenge. Regatta fees are not included in the program price; each regatta will have a separate charge based on the cost to attend the regatta (roughly $30) and each athlete’s individual race entry fees.
Practices run 3x per week, M/W/F from 3:45-6:00pm. Some optional Saturdays may be possible! Dates: 9/9-11/2
Cost: $500 (Non-Region 20 Athletes); $400 (Athletes attending Region 20)
Middle School Dev Team: Our Learn to Row program for middle-school-aged athletes (6th-8th grade). Practices will teach the athletes about rowing with team building and personal affirmation activities. Dev Team is a fun, challenging program to introduce our future champions to rowing!
Practices run 2x per week, M/W from 4-5:30pm. Dates: 9/10-10/10
Cost: $235 (Non-Region 20 Athletes); $200 (Athletes attending Region 20)
Fall Regatta Schedule (Youth/Novice Athletes):
Athletes are expected to attend each regatta. Race fees are not included in program cost.
Head of the Riverfront Regatta (Hartford, CT, Sunday Oct 6th, Full day)
Head of the Housatonic* (Shelton, CT, Sunday, Oct 13th, Full day)
Head of the Charles **for selected athletes only (Boston, MA, Oct 18-20th, Overnight)
Head of the Fish (Saratoga, NY, Saturday & Sunday, Oct 26-27th, Overnight) **8th Grade Team may race at coach discretion
*We have teamed up with Yale New Haven to help run the Head of the Housatonic and will be needing volunteers on the day of the regatta. We hope all will chip in a few hours.
Parent/Team Meeting
Stay tuned for information about this fall’s parent/ team meeting!
All athletes need to attend practice prepared to be athletes with:
•athletic attire that is not loose or baggy
•plenty of layers for the fall weather
•a bag containing clothes for after practice (we are a water sport; you will get wet in various ways)
•a snack for after practice
•hat, sunglasses, sunblock
•at least 1 liter of water and water bottle covered by a sock. LHRC does not have running water.
You can find our rules and athlete expectations here
PROGRAM SIGN UP!
If you anticipate you will apply for FINANCIAL AID please don’t sign up below. Instead, use this link to start the financial aid process. Again, do not use the below links if you think you will apply for financial aid.
Youth Varsity: 8/29-11/9, M-F 3:45-6:00pm & Sat 9:30-11:30am
Non-Region 20 Athletes ($885): SIGN UP!
Athletes attending Region 20 ($685): SIGN UP!
1 week trial: 9/3-9/7, T-F, 3:45-6:00pm & Sat 9:30-11:30am ($95) SIGN UP!
8th Grade Team: 9/9-11/2, M/W/F, 3:45-6:00pm
If unsure about program placement, email Coach Drew (DirectorLHRC@gmail.com).
•Non-Region 20 Athletes ($500): SIGN UP!
•Athletes attending Region 20 ($400): SIGN UP!
