Winter Training

Programs · Winter

Winter training.

Indoor training at the boathouse, late November into spring. New rowers are welcome. Registration opens in late October.

The CBC team together in the gym during winter training

Who it’s for

Start spring stronger.

Winter is where the racing season gets built. Athletes come out of it stronger, fitter and more confident.

It’s also great cross-training. Rowing is full-body and low-impact, so girls who play another sport stay strong for it.

Girls in grades 7 to 12 are welcome, with or without experience, and don’t need to be on a CBC team already. The coaches place each athlete on the team that fits her.

Where we train

  • At the boathouse: rowing machines, bikes and running along the river.
  • Strength and agility work at Gold Coast Strength and Conditioning.

Questions? Email Sally Saunders at sally@ctboatclub.org.

CBC rowers training on the ergs at the boathouse, seen from behind

Racing Team

Up to six days a week.

For Racing Team athletes. Winter builds the strength and fitness that carry into spring racing.

WinterDetails
DaysUp to six days a week
Weekdays3:45 to 5:45 PM

Coxswains and younger athletes can come fewer days.

Development Team

Three afternoons a week.

For newer rowers, including brand-new rowers and coxswains. Winter is a great time to build fitness and confidence before spring.

WinterDetails
DaysThree afternoons a week
Time4:30 to 6:00 PM

If she can only make one or two days a week, that’s fine.

Times can be adjusted for athletes who live farther away.

CBC rowers training together on rowing machines in the erg room
Photo: Simon Mendez

Come train with us this winter.

New rowers can start in any season, and winter is a great time to begin.