Youth Winter Training

Forging season has arrived! Successes next spring are earned this winter!

To help achieve our goals, we are excited to return to our winter training home, Litchfield Hills Fitness. Check them out!

This partnership means that all athletes who sign up for programming will receive a highly discounted membership to Litchfield Hills Fitness, making them full members of the gym to take full advantage of all gym offers.

Scroll down for program details, and review the important policies below. Please read to determine which program fits you. Read carefully, and please contact Coach Drew with any questions (Director@Litchfieldhillsrowing.org).

Please review these important policies:

  • Financial Aid: If you plan to apply for financial aid, DO NOT use the link below to sign up. Use THIS LINK to start the FINANCIAL AID PROCESS. Again, do NOT use the links below if you will apply for FINANCIAL AID.

  • Registration Policy: We are guests at Litchfield Hills Fitness. All payments must be received before an athlete can join practice. Additionally, do not register at the last minute. Due to registration processing time, there will be a delay between registration with LHRC and access to the Litchfield Hills Fitness facility (i.e., you will not be able to access the gym until a few days after you register, so you risk not practicing on 12/1 if you sign up 11/30).

  • Varsity/ Novice: If you register before November 15th, your membership will start on the 16th. All following registrations will take ~48 hours to process in the gym system.

  • We are guests of Litchfield Fitness and will follow all their policies. Additionally, you will be representing LHRC anytime you are in the gym. The expectation is polite, focused athletes who are there with a purpose, not to loiter. Failure to do so will mean losing training days, suspension from the team, or being banned from the gym.

YOUTH WINTER TRAINING

Varsity/Novice
11/30 - 2/25
December: M/W/F 11/30 - 12/18 (Holiday break 12/21 - 1/3)
January & February: M/T/W/Th/Fr 1/4 - 2/25

  • 3:30pm - 5:20pm

  • If your school and drive require you to get there later, that is not a problem; please communicate and plan with Coach Drew.

Our youth winter training program will focus on mobility development, building functional strength, and improving rowing fitness. We will have a full array of training options to make our athletes more explosive and more knowledgeable about rowing. New high school athletes are welcome!

During the 3-day weeks in December, the primary focus of practice will be lifting and building all-around athleticism to give bodies a break from the rowing motion. Athletes are expected to complete cardio workouts on the ‘off’ days during this period.

New this winter for Juniors and Seniors will work with Coach Pierrick and or Drew on the erg Tuesday and Thursdays. To improve erg technique and performance on the erg.

  • Includes Litchfield Hills Fitness membership, which gives you the ability to attend any class they offer and take advantage of the gym during operational hours any day.

  • If you register before November 15th, your membership will start on the 16th. All following registrations will take ~48 hours to process in the gym system.

  • Cost $720

  • Varsity/Novice SIGN UP!

Middle School
1/4 -2/23
M/W/F
4:00pm - 5:15pm


Our Middle School Winter Training program is designed to build a strong foundation for young athletes while keeping training engaging, supportive, and fun. This program focuses on developing overall athleticism alongside rowing-specific skills, helping athletes move well, gain confidence, and better understand the sport.

Athletes will learn proper technique for bodyweight movements, be safely introduced to light resistance training, receive hands-on instruction on the erg, and continue to build their rowing knowledge. Sessions emphasize coordination, strength, mobility, and teamwork, supporting long-term athlete development both on and off the water.

This program is appropriate for both newer and returning middle school rowers and is coached with a focus on positive growth, skill development, and enjoyment of the sport.

  • Cost: $365

  • Live Soon.


Any parents who wish to workout while their athlete does can speak to LHF and get our discounted rate!

Dev Team Sundays! Likely 10:45-12 starting in January. More info coming soon, reach out to Coach Drew if your athlete would be interested.

Reminders: There will be a delay between registration with LHRC and access to the LHF facility; do not sign up at the last minute. Additionally, use THIS LINK if you plan to apply for financial aid; do not use the sign up links above.

 

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.