The focus of the Winter Training program for middle and high schoolers is to improve physical fitness and endurance.

We will be erging, stretching, lifting weights and running to prepare for on the water rowing in Spring / Summer.

Please complete an online waiver if you haven't done so in the past or are unsure.

Fill in the waiver as the guardian and add your minor child at the bottom of the form.

Join us for Spring 2026 Youth Sculling with New Haven Community Boating at Canal Dock!

The session will begin April 19 th , 2026. The last day of the session is June 19 th , 2026. There will not be practice on Mothers’ Day (5/10) or Memorial Day Sunday/Monday (5/24-25).

Experience sculling in singles and team boats on New Haven Harbor. Whether you're brand-new to the sport or an experienced sculler, our team-focused and supportive environment will help you build rowing skills, strength, confidence, and community, on and off the water.

NHCB provides coaching to all skill levels. Our coaches will meet you where you are and help you grow.

We supply everything you need to get out on the water safely. We plan to run two sessions on Mondays and Fridays to accommodate both out experience and novice scullers. On Sundays, we will practice as a group!

Arrive 15 minutes before the start of practice to settle in and warm up.

• Mondays: 3:00pm to 4:15pm (experienced) / 4:00pm to 5:30pm (novice)
• Fridays: 3:00pm to 4:15pm (experienced) / 4:00pm to 5:30pm (novice)
• Sundays: 8:30am to 10:30am (all)

Experienced scullers have prior experience sculling in NHCB programs (Summer/Fall 2025).

Novice scullers have not had on the water experience.

Bring: Water in a non-metal water bottle, sunscreen, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, etc.), moisture-wicking/quick-dry athletic clothing (with layers for cooler days), sneakers.

Enrollment Details

• Class Size: Limited to 15 students per session to ensure personalized attention and safety
• Cost: FREE for New Haven Public School students and $350 for everyone else
• Deposit: $50 refundable deposit required for NHPS student program participation
• Deposit Refund Policy: Full refund available in the first week of July for participants who attend at least once per week

The deposit system helps ensure committed participation so program spots are reserved for families who will actively attend throughout the session.

Registration Information

This program is perfect for youth rowers looking to advance their sculling technique and potentially compete in local regattas. Whether you're building on past clinic experience or continuing from previous NHCB programs, this session offers excellent preparation and training opportunities.

If you have submitted a waiver and/or swim test in the past then you're all set.