Spring, Summer & Fall

Eligibility – All rowers must be Full or Weekend Members of GMS Rowing Center.

Program – Two day a week programs will be organized to meet the requirements of members who would like coached sessions. Details of additional sessions will be posted in the Weekly Bulletin and will appear on the Web site. Please contact GMS for details.

Content – This program will cater to adult rowers with some previous experience. Coaching will be available for both sweep rowers and scullers. Participants can sign up for programs that will cover 4-week segments. These will consist of 8 sessions providing coaching twice a week or for 12 sessions providing coaching three times a week . Coaching will help athletes build their endurance and prepare them for races they may wish to attend. Single scullers wishing to get private instruction may make their own arrangements for one-on-one coaching directly with our coaching staff.

Daily Schedule – Morning sessions will be held at 5:30am to 7:00am twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. (Evening sessions can be arranged on request). Saturday sessions are at 7:00am to 8:30am. Other timings can be arranged subject to a minimum of four or more rowers signing up for a monthly program.

Cost – Costs per calendar month are $240 for three times a week. This is dependant on a minimum of six rowers signing up. If numbers are 4-6 a separate fee structure of $300 for three times a week would apply which reduces to $200 for those rowing twice a week.

Camps –- To help prepare competitors and generally develop overall performance we have included a series of Three Day Camps during the season. Click here for details.

Racing Spring and Summer – As mentioned earlier, participants in our Masters program will be encouraged to race. A list of scheduled regattas may be obtained by visiting US Rowing’s website as well as the Row 2K internet site. Participants may wish to prepare for competition at US Masters Nationals (for 2007 this will be held at Oak Ridge, TN). Lake Lillinonah offers rowers miles of well-protected water and a perfect environment in which to prepare for high-level competition.

Head Racing in the Fall – Races we typically attend include “The Riverfront Recapture” race in Hartford, CT; the “Head of the Housatonic” in Shelton CT.; GMS Regatta; the Green Mountain Head in Putney, VT; the Head of the Charles in Boston and the Head of the Schuylkill in Philadelphia or Head of the Fish.

Registration – Please complete the Registration Form found in the Information Side Bar.