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Norwalk River Rowing Youth Finish Second in the Nation at Youth Rowing National Championships
After a strong showing at Northeast Regionals in May, 25 young athletes from Norwalk’s own Norwalk River Rowing club qualified for the 2023 USRowing Youth National Championships, in Sarasota, Florida earlier this month, besting some of the largest crew teams across the country. Congratulations to Maia Andjelkovic, Ella Trudeau, Cash Read more…
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Norwalk Juniors – More Medals from Narragansett, RI
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…
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Norwalk Rowing Youth Bring Home Medals in Summer Regattas
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…
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Teach Science Through Rowing
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…
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River Clean Up on May 11 – a perfect Earth Day message
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…
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Tues 9/25 – NRR Learn-to-Row – RELOCATED today
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…
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Happy New Year…Rain, wind, no Practice Today for Dev Team!
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…
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It’s Amazon Prime Day – and NRRA benefits!
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…
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Boathouse Celebration – Tonight! – Tickets here or pay at the door!
Boat House Tonight! 6-9p. Drinks! Hors d’oeuvres! Live Music! Auction! Fun!