Middle School
(entering 6th grade – 8th grade)

During Spring (Apr-Jun) and Fall (Sept – Nov)

Development Team: The development team program is designed to instill the fundamentals of rowing. Focus is on improving skill and fitness but with a lower training intensity than the race team. There will be occasional optional scrimmages to get experience the thrill of racing! (Two week Learn to Row basics required, LTR fees will be applied to the cost of the program).

Coxswain: The coxswain is a driver, motivator and spirit of the team. Without them the rowers would just be going backwards.

Learn to Row: New to rowing? LTR is our introduction to the sport! This is a two week introductory program that will help you to learn the fundamentals of rowing and get ready to join our developmental program. Required if joining NRRA for the first time. (Note: LTR fees will be applied to the cost of the Dev program).

Come join us on the beautiful Norwalk River!

Spring 2024 Schedule

Development Team (Experienced)

Feb 26 – May 20
4:30-6:15p

3x per week (M,W,F)

Learn-to-Row – two week sessions

Session 1: Feb 26 – Mar 8
Session 2: Mar 11 – Mar 22
Session 3: Mar 25 – Apr 5
Session 4: Apr 8 – Apr 19
Session 5: Apr 22 – May 3
Session 6: May 6 – May 17

3x per week (MWF)

The Learn to Row program runs for two weeks after which time participants continue on as a part of the Development team. The Learn to Row fee will be deducted from a prorated Dev team fee upon transition.

For program fees, see below in registration area. Registration, waiver and payment is expected by first day of participation. Late payments are subject to a  $100 penalty.  Athletes without current registration, waivers and other required paperwork will not be allowed to participate until all paperwork is submitted.

Make sure to download and complete forms before your first day.

For more information, contact:
Dev Team, 203-866-0080  ext 4,  devteam (at) norwalkriverrowing.org

Please consider adding a donation to the Matthew Zucker Memorial Fund which provides outreach programs and financial aid for athletes who need the support. Give another athlete the chance to row.

Athletes requesting Financial Assistance will find the request form here.

Payment is required at time of registration (Credit card or PayPal).  Refund Policy

Note – athletes are not eligible to participate in rowing or other training activities until registration has been completed, payment made and medical paperwork completed.