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Recreational and Competitive Rowing in Greenwich, CT

Curious about the sport of rowing? Are you an experienced rower? At RowAmerica Greenwich, LLC, we take pride in helping men and women of all ages develop a love of the sport through instructional and fun lessons. Check out our current youth and private rowing lessons on the REGISTER page or explore current and future PROGRAMS.

The Benefits of Joining a Competitive Rowing Team

Joining a competitive rowing team can provide physical and mental benefits. From improving your physical fitness to developing teamwork skills or working towards a challenge in a unique environment, rowing is an exciting way to work towards your goals. Here are some key advantages of joining a competitive rowing team:

  • Physical Fitness: Rowing is a full-body workout that targets muscles in the legs, back, arms, and core. Regular training can improve your cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, coordination, balance, and overall fitness. Starting young can help you learn healthy habits that last the rest of your life.
  • Mental Fortitude: The rigorous training and competitive nature of rowing help teach resilience, perseverance, and discipline. Rowers develop a strong mindset to push through physical and mental challenges. You’ll also begin to work practice time into your normal routine, which helps you develop better time management skills. Rowing is also an excellent way to relieve stress!
  • Teamwork: Rowing is inherently a team sport that requires synchronized effort. Working with your competitive rowing team helps you find your place in a supportive community, building lifelong friendships and improving your communication skills.
  • Goal Setting: Competitive rowing helps you establish and work toward structured goals. No matter what your objective might be, achieving your goals can help boost your confidence.
  • Lifelong Fun: Rowing can be continued at various levels throughout life, from junior to collegiate and even master’s rowing. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to stay active and engaged in the sport well beyond your school years.

Joining a competitive rowing team is a great way to achieve your physical, mental, and social goals. At RowAmerica Greenwich, LLC, we want to help you get started in this fun, engaging pastime.

Need some advice on where to start? Tell us your age, previous rowing experience, current fitness level and we will find a program or group that’s right for you! Our team is proud to welcome locals throughout Greenwich, Stamford, Fairfield, New Canaan, CT; Westchester County, NY; and the surrounding communities. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our youth rowing programs and register for an upcoming lesson!

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    We are passionate about rowing. We’re energized about growing and nurturing our sport, from the bottom up. We’ve seen first-hand the positive transformation it’s had on thousands of young individuals and our goal is to amplify that impact. RowAmerica is driven by a desire to support, promote, and expand the sport of rowing.

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