Welcome to Coventry Lake Community Rowing (CLCR)! We are dedicated to the community and hope to be able to offer a wide variety of rowing options to help maintain and encourage healthy living for people of all ages. CLCR has many different programs throughout the year and a fleet of over 10 singles and multiple sweep boats available to accommodate all rower types, sizes, and abilities. Check out the programs we offer below and please feel free to contact us with any questions!

We also offer need-based scholarships to cover registration and membership costs; please fill out our application form here or contact us at coach@coventrylakerowing.com for more information.

STEP 1: Know what type of rower you are:

ROWER TYPE 1 (RT1): Beginner (NEVER rowed before - canoeing and kayaking do not count as experience!)
ROWER TYPE 2 (RT2): Novice (in your first year of rowing)
ROWER TYPE 3 (RT3): Intermediate (in your 2nd year or more of rowing)
ROWER TYPE 4 (RT4): Advanced (can row a racing single with confidence and control)
YOUTH High School: Entering freshman year through senior year
COLLEGIATE: Currently enrolled in a college or university
YOUTH Middle School: Entering 6th through 8th

STEP 2: Review Programming Options

RT1 Beginner Private/Semi-Private: RT2 Novice Sessions: RT3 Intermediate Sessions RT3 and RT4: Captain's Privileges Youth Competitive/Rec Middle School Privates and Spring Learn-2

RT1 Beginner Private/Semi-Private:

For first time rowers, we offer Learn 2 sessions in group, private, and semi-private settings. Sessions are approximately 1 hour in length.

$30/session for 1st time rowers

Please see RT2 options for after first Learn2 session.

RT2 Novice Sessions:

We offer private, semi-private, and group sessions for novice rowers throughout the season. Sessions are approximately 1 hour and include 1-2 instructors.

$30/session, $80 for three sessions, or save by joining the pre-scheduled group sessions for $175/monthly with the choice to upgrade at any time to a full season rate ($440/season)! Any payments made for single sessions will go towards your seasonal membership if you elect to upgrade.

Attend any open group sessions that will be available mid-late summer both in early mornings and evenings (see calendar here).

RT3 Intermediate Sessions

Sessions are approximately 1 hour. Includes instruction.

$30/session, $80 for three sessions, or save by joining the pre-scheduled group sessions for $175/monthly with the choice to upgrade at any time to a full season rate ($440/season)! Any payments made for single sessions will go towards your seasonal membership if you elect to upgrade.

Attend any open group sessions that will be available mid-late summer both in early mornings and evenings (see calendar here).

RT3 and RT4: Captain's Privileges

Approved rowers who have passed the captain's test may row with a buddy when boats are available.

REGISTRATION FEES:

$440 FULL SEASON
$125 FULL SEASON through August 31 for approved youth and collegiate rowers who are attending school (even if remotely)

You may apply for captain's privileges by contacting coach@coventrylakerowing.com. Captains seeking Captain's Privileges Plus must pass a written and water test to be able to row without a buddy (only after May 20th).

Youth Competitive/Rec

Middle School Privates and Spring Learn-2

STEP 3: Sign up for US Rowing

NOTE: This has to be done before your 3rd session. Go to US Rowing and, if you are not already a member, join the basic individual membership ($25 annually) and SIGN THE WAIVER. Your registration with a CLCR program is not complete until you are registered with US Rowing and have signed the waiver.

Put in Coventry Lake Community Rowing Inc. for Club or Team Name
Our Club Code is H4YWA.

What should I wear and/or bring?

Spandex pants or shorts are best (avoid loose fitting shorts that can get caught in the wheels of the seat), and fitted/not too loose athletic tops including layers if necessary. Avoid pockets on sweatshirts where oars/hands might catch. For footwear, crocs or other shoes that you don't mind getting wet are best; we row in bare feet or socks. Although not a usual practice for rowers (we like calluses), feel free to wear gloves if you prefer. Make sure you bring your own water to stay hydrated (there is a faucet at the lake where bottles can be refilled)!

STEP 4: Register

High School Rowing

Name of Rower*
First Last
Pronouns
Email*
Phone
Emergency Contact*
Relationship to Rower*
Emergency Contact Phone*
Have you signed up at US Rowing and signed the waiver?*
- Yes, I am already a member and have checked my status
- Not yet, next step
Go to US Rowing and, if you are not already a member, join the basic individual membership ($25) and SIGN THE WAIVER. Your registration with a CLCR program is not complete until you are registered with US Rowing and have signed the waiver. Put in Coventry Lake Community Rowing Inc. for Club or Team Name. Our Club Code is H4YWA.
I am signing up for*
- Spring Rowing
- Summer Rowing
- Fall Rowing
- All Seasons
Total
$0.00

Have other questions before signing up?

COVID-19: Rower's Responsibility Code

Rowing is completely voluntary. By going to the CLCR lake area (outside your home) you are agreeing to the following rules and that you will be mindful of all other persons. If you feel unwell, stay home. Please communicate with your instructor if you have any concerns. Singles are by nature socially distanced and are always an option for those seeking an outlet without being grouped with others.

Don’t Touch This

There are basically two ways to reduce the chance of transmission of this virus on the rowing equipment.
First, don’t share equipment without wiping down. Basic and simple.
Only YOU touch the equipment, and if someone else has touched it, then you do NOT until it is disinfected.
Respect social distancing. Wear your mask and ask others to stay socially distanced when on land. Respect requests from fellow rowers.

Rowers COVID-specific Responsibilities

Where to disinfect?

There are 3 main areas to focus on for disinfecting rowing equipment. There will be bleach wipes, Sanitizing spray, a bleach water solution bucket and hand sanitizer available at the disinfecting station near the shed.

Oar handles. Oar handles are the most common piece of “shared equipment.” Disinfect with a fresh bleach dip BEFORE (just in case) and AFTER each row. Concept2 recommends using a bleach solution of 1 cup/5 gallons of water. We will follow their guidance with our bleach solution bucket. There are cleaning supplies in the black bucket.
Boat surfaces including seat tops. Any surface you have touched—seat top, gunwale, oarlock, non-removable shoes, ends of the boat when carrying—wipe down with disinfecting wipes, or spray with your bleach mix.
Seat tops. See “boat surfaces” above.
Quick release rowing shoes. You can spray shoes or bring and wear your own socks.

Hand washing and sanitizing tips and tricks

NOTE: PROPER HAND-WASHING TIPS:

Wash hands thoroughly with soap + warm water prior to leaving your house. • Wash for 20-30 seconds or sing “Happy Birthday” two times through. • Soap and warm water are the best way to clean your hands, but if they aren’t available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, that contains at least 60% alcohol.

HOW TO USE HAND SANITIZERS

Apply the sanitizer to the palm of one hand (follow label directions on how much to use).
Rub hands together.
Rub the sanitizer over all the surfaces of your hands + fingers until your hands are dry.

Here are a couple of tricks to using bleach the right way:

Use a fresh bottle, bleach can lose effectiveness over time (loses about 20% per year.)
Mix a solution of 1:9 ratio (1 part bleach to 9 parts water). Mix it fresh each day.
Make a slightly stronger solution if your mixture will sit around for a few days.