High School Rowing

Fall 2026

Building off our success at Youth Nationals this spring, LHRC looks to keep the boat moving (pun intended) by making fall 2026 our largest and fastest yet. Rowing is an amazing sport for youth athletes, as it rewards hard work and teamwork above all else. Our high school team travels around the Northeast to race in the fall. Selected athletes will get to compete at the Head of the Charles, the largest multi-day regatta in the world!

Rowing is not a sport you need to start early; in fact, there are even many Olympians who did not start rowing until college! LHRC has a competitive high school team that welcomes new rowers— no experience necessary!

LHRC is a nationally competitive club that seeks to ensure anyone who wants and puts in the work can have a seat in the boat. All our high school athletes race; no one sits on the bench.

Contact Coach Drew (director@litchfieldhillsrowing.org) if you have questions, or come watch practice from the coaching launch and see what we have going on!

 
 

Please read the program descriptions carefully.

High School
1-Week Learn-to-Row

Looking for our middle school programs? Find them here!


ALL ATHLETES MUST BE USROWING MEMBERS! SIGN UP HERE! Club code is PPCCS. For a more detailed explanation of joining, see here.

If you anticipate that you will apply for financial aid, please do not sign up for a program. Instead, start the financial aid application now.

  • High school programming is for athletes in the 9th - 12th grades. All experience levels are welcome, including new rowers.

    • Our programs run six days a week (Monday through Saturday) and teach both sculling and sweeping to help each athlete become a well-rounded oarsperson. Practices will be a mix of technique development, video breakdowns, and workouts on the water and land.

    • Parent Association fees are included in high school programming costs. Learn more about our wonderful PA!

    • Regattas: High school athletes will race at a mixture of home and away regattas

      • LHRC Program Head Race | Litchfield, CT | September 12th

      • LHRC Club Wide Head Race | Litchfield, CT | September 19th

      • Home Scrimmage | Litchfield, CT | September 26th

      • Head of the Riverfront | Hartford, CT | October 4th*

      • Head of the Housatonic | Derby, CT | October 10th & 11th*

      • Head of the Charles (selected athletes only) | Boston, MA | October 16th - October 18th*

      • Head of the Fish | Saratoga Springs, NY | October 24th - October 26th*

      • Head of the Rolls | Litchfield, CT | November 14th

        *Race fees are not included in program costs.

        *NOTE: Forman & Westover athletes racing fees are covered by your school; families will still be responsible for providing accommodations for their athlete.

Regatta Refund Policy Disclaimer
Please note that regatta entry fees are non-refundable. As regatta organizers do not issue refunds for scratched events, Litchfield Hills Rowing Club is unable to provide refunds for any scratched races, regardless of the reason, including illness, injury, or event cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Reminder: If you anticipate that you will apply for financial aid, please start the financial aid application now and do not sign up for a program via the links below.

PROGRAMS

ALL ATHLETES MUST BE USROWING MEMBERS! SIGN UP HERE! Club code is PPCCS. For a more detailed explanation of joining, see here.

High School Athletes

High School:
High school athletes (grades 9-12) of all experience levels are welcome, including first-year rowers (referred to as Novices in rowing). Athletes are expected at each regatta. Regatta fees are not included in the program price; each regatta will have a separate charge based on the cost to attend the regatta (roughly $30) and each athlete’s race entry fees.

Practice Schedule:

  • 8/26 - 11/14

  • Monday - Saturday

  • 3:40pm - 6:10pm (M-F)

  • 8:00 am - 10:30am (Sat)

Sign up!

  • For returning LHRC athletes who do not need a racing uni and hat, please sign up via the “Returning LHRC Athlete” form

  • For new LHRC athletes who do need a racing uni and hat, please sign up via the “New LHRC Athlete” form; this form includes uniform selection with associated fees

If you anticipate that you will apply for financial aid, please start the financial aid application now.

If you are a Forman or Westover School athlete, please see below.

Forman School will cover all racing and regatta fees for its athletes, so there will be no additional charge for racing at regattas. Families will still need to provide lodging for your athlete(s), which is not covered by Forman or LHRC.

High School 1 Week Learn-to-Row

Athletes who are in or entering high school and want to give rowing a try before committing to a full season! If your athlete chooses to enroll in the fall season after giving LHRC a try, the 1-Week LTR program fee will be applied to season costs.

Practice Schedule:

Session 1

  • 8/31 - 9/4

  • Monday - Friday

  • 3:40pm - 6:10pm

Sign up!

Session 2

  • 9/7 - 9/11

  • Monday - Friday

  • 3:40pm - 6:10pm

Sign up!

If you anticipate that you will apply for financial aid, please start the financial aid application now.

All athletes must come to practice ready to train. Wear fitted athletic attire (no loose or baggy clothing) and bring a bag with dry clothes for after practice— this is a water sport, and you will get wet.

Essentials to pack:

  • A post-practice snack

  • Hat, sunglasses, and sunblock

  • At least 1 liter of water in a bottle (covered by a sock)

  • Dry layers for post-practice

Note: LHRC does not have running water.

Litchfield Hills Rowing Club is a 501(c)(3) organization, serving our community with the sport of rowing.
We are an independent USRowing Club. Youth from Lakeview High & Forman School can earn Varsity letters, and our club welcomes all youth and adults who wish to pursue the sport of rowing in all of Litchfield County and our surrounding communities.