Masters (Adult) Rowing
Fall 2025
Fall is beautiful. Let’s get you outside enjoying the beauty of the season on the lake! We have rowing programs for adults of all ages, skills, and desires. Scroll down to learn all the wonderful ways we can get you rowing!
ALL ATHLETES MUST BE USROWING MEMBERS! SIGN UP HERE! Club code is PPCCS. For a more detailed explanation of joining, see here.
Our fall races include:
Bantam Battles & Head O’ Chair | Litchfield, CT | September 20th (Team Scrimages)
Head of the Riverfront | Hartford, CT | October 5th
Head of the Housatonic | Derby, CT | October 11th
Head of the Charles (selected athletes only) | Boston, MA | October 17th - October 19th
Head of the Fish | Saratoga Springs, NY | October 24th - October 26th
Head of the Rolls | Litchfield, CT | November 8th (Traditional end of year community event)
Race fees are not included in program costs.
Please contact Coach Drew with any questions at director@litchfieldhillsrowing.org
PROGRAMS
ALL ATHLETES MUST BE USROWING MEMBERS! SIGN UP HERE! Club code is PPCCS. For a more detailed explanation of joining, see here.
Select a program below to learn more, or scroll down to see all options!
Masters Competitive/JV (AM)
Adults who have rowed and want to train to race/get in a great workout while honing their skills.
Practice Schedule:
8/25 - 10/19
Monday / Tuesday / Thursday / Friday 6:00-7:30am
Saturday 7:00-8:30
*Regatta fees are not included.
Rec Row (PM)
Our evening program for athletes who want to get out on the water, enjoy a row, get a few tips to row better, and enjoy fall nights on beautiful Bantam Lake.
Practice Schedule:
8/25 - 10/2
Monday / Tuesday / Thursday
6:10pm - 7:40pm
Adult Learn-to-Row (PM)
For those interested in learning more about our wondrous sport!
*Minimum 4 sign-ups to run.
Practice Schedule:
9/8 - 10/2
Monday / Tuesday / Thursday
6:10pm - 7:40pm
Drop-in/ Private Lesson Registration
Drop-ins are welcome for any adult program!
For athletes who desire the most flexibility. LHRC encourages athletes to get on the water, even if you can’t commit to an entire program. We offer drop-ins to row with others during our programs as well as private lessons with our talented coaching staff to further your technique or to get in a boat for the first time!
Purchase single session, 5-pack, or 10-pack drop-in options HERE! Packages are seasonal and do not roll into the next season.
Note: There are two single-session options— w/ and w/o emergency contact form*
*Athletes registering for drop-ins on a single occasion basis: You must choose the Drop-in - w/ Emergency Contact option at the beginning of each season so we have your emergency contact information. After that, you can choose Drop-in - w/o Emergency Contact for the remainder of the season.
To inquire about/ schedule a private lesson, please contact Head Coach Drew Combs at director@litchfieldhillsrowing.org. Rates vary.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
LHRC Masters Rowing Overview
“Masters” is the rowing term for adults over 22 years old. At LHRC, we have many different programs for all walks of adult life. Rowing is for everyone. Whether you simply have a love of rowing, a competitive edge, an appreciation for being on the water, or a desire for a skill-focused sweat session, we have a program for you. Each of our Masters provides an environment that focuses on fitness and helps you achieve levels you may have never thought you would hit past your 20s, all while working with a supportive and amazing group of similar-minded, hard-working adults. Many of our Masters discovered our wonderful sport in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, so it’s never too late to start. Join us now!
Competitive
Train in a team environment, compete with others on your team or other clubs, and travel to races. Our Competitive program is for those who find that competition brings out their best selves or who like having others to hold them accountable while enhancing rowing skills and fitness.
Intermediate
For athletes who recently completed learn-to-row and want a little more guidance and experience on the water before jumping into our Competitive/JV or Rec programs.
Rec
Our Rec programs offer rowing to anyone who has completed a learn-to-row program and is getting more comfortable on the water. Our rec rowers include recent learn-to-row graduates all the way up to those with decades of rowing experience who want to row in a more relaxed environment. This program allows our rowers to enjoy our beautiful lake and experience the joy of rowing. We focus on skill improvements and some fun & friendly intrasquad competition.
Learn-to-Row
Our learn-to-row program is for rowers who have yet to touch an oar. We’ll start with the basics and get you comfortable in a boat in no time. Give rowing a try, and then choose the path that works for you!
If you have any questions about which program makes the most sense to you, contact Coach Drew or send us a message.
