Next Strokes

 

Take the next stroke in your rowing journey today…..

Next Strokes builds on the skills gained during First Strokes. Athletes continue improving rowing technique and fitness, train with friends, and work toward new goals with the support of LHRC coaches.

The program provides a year-round pathway for athletes who want to keep rowing, continue developing their fitness, and become more involved in the LHRC community.

Program at a Glance: click to expand

  • Continue building confidence and skills on the water, with a focus on improving sweep rowing technique, boat handling, fitness, and working together as a crew. Space is limited, and fall training sessions will be capped to maintain appropriate athlete-to-coach ratios.

  • Build strength, fitness, and rowing endurance through structured indoor training at Litchfield Hills Fitness. Athletes will follow LHRC-designed training programs, participate in team fitness challenges, and have opportunities to compete in winter indoor rowing events. Weekly training plans will be provided so athletes can complete workouts during scheduled in-person sessions or independently.

  • Return to the water with an introduction to sculling while continuing to develop sweep rowing technique. Athletes will build confidence in both disciplines while improving fitness, boat handling, and overall rowing skills. Participants select either the morning or evening training option for the on-water portion of the spring season.

Cost: $1480 as a one time payment or 8 x $235 monthly payments (October - May)

Space is limited, and training sessions will be capped to maintain appropriate athlete-to-coach ratios.

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Available Practice Times:

Fall:
Wednesday & Friday: 6:15-7:45 PM, September 16-30
Saturday & Sunday: 7:30-9:00 AM OR 9:30-11:00 AM, September 19-November 8

Winter: November 17-February 25
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:15-7:30 AM
Friday, 6:00-7:00 PM
Sunday, 9:30-10:30 AM

Litchfield Hills Fitness membership included
No practices during Thanksgiving week
Training plans will be sent weekly and can be completed during scheduled in-person sessions or independently.

Spring:

Indoor: March 2-April 26
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:15-7:30 AM
Friday, 6:00-7:00 PM
Sunday, 9:30-10:30 AM
Litchfield Hills Fitness membership included

On the Water: April 27-June 5
Morning: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 6:00-7:30 AM
Evening: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 6:15-7:45 PM

Participants choose either the AM or PM training option

*The morning session is the primary training session for competition-track rowers, but athletes attending evening sessions can still train and compete. Coach Blair will coordinate training and racing opportunities.

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Workshops

Seasonal workshops will be offered during the winter and spring to support continued athlete development.
Workshop topics may include rowing technique, erg training, strength and conditioning, race preparation, goal setting, recovery, and other areas based on the needs of the group.

Social Events

Fall

  • Bow Ball - Saturday, September 19, 5:00 PM

  • Open House, Potluck & Spouse Learn-to-Row - Saturday, September 26, Boathouse. An opportunity for significant others to try rowing, watch LHRC athletes train, and join us for a post-row potluck.

  • Trivia & Pizza Night - Thursday, October 15, Bohemian Pizza & Tacos

  • LHRC Bowling Tournament - Friday, November 13, Thomaston Lanes

  • Head of the Rolls - Our fun end-of-fall home regatta, full-club scrimmage, and potluck season wrap-up

Winter

  • Winter Solstice Fire Party - Saturday, December 19, Boathouse

  • Night Skiing & Après-Ski - Friday, January 15, Mohawk Mountain

  • LHRC Learn-to-Curl Night - Friday, February 19

Spring

  • Back to the Boathouse Party - Friday, March 19, Boathouse

  • Coffee outings

  • Other events to be announced as the spring draws near

Competitions

Next Strokes athletes will have opportunities to participate in fun, supportive competitive experiences throughout the year.

  • Head of the Rolls - Fall home regatta and full-club scrimmage

  • LHRC Winter Ergathon - Winter indoor rowing event

  • Olmec Challenge 1K - Winter 1,000-meter race

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