We are pleased to report that the Norwalk River Rowing junior race team had a very fine conclusion to its summer racing schedule and returned home from the Narragansett Sweeps & Sculls Regatta on August 6th with more medals! Despite facing a stronger competitive field than the previous regatta at Overpeck the crews fared quite well while racing Read more…
The Norwalk River Rowing junior race team had a very successful regatta at the Overpeck Sprints in Leonia, NJ on Saturday, July 30th. Almost every crew member of the 30+ member race squad entered multiple events, with many athletes winning medals, some more than one. Norwalk crews medaled in singles, doubles and quad events Read more…
We came across this article recently making the case that young minds learn better when academics and athletics come together. Elizabeth A. Barton, Associate Professor of Research, Wayne State University, makes the case: “The basic principles of rowing appear quite simple, but in reality, rowing success is complex. Momentum is transferred Read more…
Hello, NRRA Friends and Teammates. Earth Day is the perfect day to announce reviving the NRRA practice of a spring river clean-up. What better way to demonstrate our long tradition of community service than cleaning up the river we row? Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019 Time: 8:30-11:00 am (low tide Read more…
The weather is warm, yet TOO wet to have a constructive practice. We have decided to relocate the Learn-to-Row sessions to our indoor Winter Workout facility for today: Where: Norwalk Senior Center Address: 11 Allen Road, Norwalk When 4:15pm – 5:45pm We will have fun and learn more on both Read more…
Dear Athletes, given the outlook for heavy rain and high winds and the holiday for many today, we have decide to cancel Development team practice today. Please take the opportunity to do homework, help around the house and do 100 sit-ups and push-ups on your own. Train Hard, Row Fast, Read more…
We don’t usually promote for-profit companies, but today Amazon is supporting us! Amazon Prime Day starts at 3 pm today – and for every dollar that you spend at Amazon through tomorrow July 17, a portion will come back to the Norwalk River Rowing Association! Shop Prime Day deals at: Read more…
Boat House Tonight! 6-9p. Drinks! Hors d’oeuvres! Live Music! Auction! Fun!
Mother Nature seems to have not caught onto this idea of "Spring". Due to snow at the site, and some coaches stuck in other locations, we have the following plan: All Racing Team Members are to report to the Norwalk Senior Center at 3:45. Pick up at 5:45. Address: 11 Read more…