Programs · Ready to race
Racing Team
One team, two squads, racing every boat class from eights to singles.
Grades
Mostly high school
Some 8th graders. Novice and Varsity squads
Practice
Mon to Fri, 3:30 to 6:30 PM
Plus Saturday mornings, fall and spring
Season
Fall: Aug 24 to Nov 7
Spring starts early March
Fees
Set each season
Shown on that season’s registration form. Travel costs vary by season.
Where
23 Platt Street, Norwalk
At the boathouse on the Norwalk River
Who it’s for
One team, two squads.
Athletes who have rowed before, and new rowers and coxswains at the coaches’ discretion. The two squads practice together and race in most of the same events. The coaches place each new athlete based on her experience and fitness, and joining mid-season is by evaluation.
Squad
Novice
For athletes in their first year of racing, including brand-new rowers and coxswains the coaches place here. A novice races Novice for her first year and can also race Varsity.
Squad
Varsity
For athletes with at least one year of racing. Varsity athletes race in both sweep and sculling events every season.
When we practice
Practice times
| Season | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fall and spring | Monday to Friday, plus Saturday mornings | 3:30 to 6:30 PM |
| Winter | Up to six days a week | 3:45 to 5:45 PM on weekdays |
| Summer | Up to five mornings a week | 7:00 to 10:00 AM |
Not every athlete comes every day. Coxswains and younger athletes have the flexibility to come fewer days, and summer works around family vacations: there is no racing, the focus is technique in smaller boats, and athletes are encouraged to cross-train. We can also adjust times for athletes who live farther away or get out of school later.
Ready to race?
Joining the Racing Team is by evaluation with Coach Liz. Email us to set it up.