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ROWING ON LEXINGTON RESERVOIR SINCE 1979

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SWEEP PROGRAMS

Novice Sweep

*Prerequisites: Completion of the Learn to Row class or recent rowing experience

 

The Novice Sweep program is a co-ed program. Newly graduated Learn to Row attendees will focus on improving basic skills, fitness and rowing technique. Rowers can then move to the advanced group within the program to further their rowing development. 

 

Rowers have the option to compete in local regattas, meet other teams and have fun competing against other rowing clubs. The races vary in distance, rowers race 5,000 meters during the fall “head season” and 1,000 meters during the spring/summer “sprint season.”


Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday @ 5:30 - 7:30am
Fees: $385

 

Advanced Sweep Program 

Prerequisites: Completion of two years of novice sweep rowing, or based on the coach's evaluation of the rowers skills.

 

This co-ed program is for adult rowers who have a solid background in rowing, either through completion of novice sweep program or prior rowing experience, and want to take their skills to the next level while challenging their fitness, strength and racing skills.

 

Practice takes place in eights, fours and small boats (singles, double, pairs). Coaches group rowers by similar ability levels and set lineups for both practice and regattas. 


Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday @ 5:30 - 7:30am & Sunday @ 6:00 - 8:00 am
Fees: $385

 

Competitive Sweep Program

This program focuses on preparing rowers for specific races throughout the seasons. Rowers who are interested in the program must meet erg requirements and skill evaluation by the coach to participate. Practice takes place in eights, fours, quads and small boats (singles, double, pairs).


Schedule: Monday/Wednesday @ 5:30 - 7:30am & Saturday/Sunday @ 5:30 - 7:30am
Fees: $385

 

Land Training Program

This session further develops technique, conditioning and flexibility of rowers in preparation for the winter and spring programs. 

Schedule: winter program
Fees: $270 (novice), $385 (advanced) 

Membership and Program Fees

All of the above programs require club membership in addition to the program fees. Check out our Membership Information to learn more.

Masters Membership

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