Welcome to the
Farmington Valley Rowing Association!
The Farmington Valley Rowing Club provides access to the sport of rowing to men and women of all ages and all abilities in North Central Connecticut. FVRA offers open sweep rowing sessions to its members to enjoy the Farmington River, while benefiting from a full-body, low-impact workout. As an organization, we value teamwork and find joy in rowing for exercise and competition. We strive to be positive members of the local community.
Current News
- FVRA Survey
- Please click here to participate in the survey.
- Competitive Women's Racing Team
- Join Farmington Valleys Rowing Association Competitive Women's Racing Crew Team (click here) for more information.
- Picture of the Month
FVRA 2010 Membership
2010 Membership Registration is Now Open
Please click here to register.
Join Farmington Valleys Rowing Association Competitive Women's Racing Crew Team (click here) for more information.
FVRA 2010 Rowing Clinics
Novice & Intermediate Clinics
2010 Novice & Intermediate Clinics Online Registration is Now Open
Please click here to register.
Each clinic is seven sessions, Tuesday and Thursday evenings with the final session on a Saturday morning.
First Clinic: June 8 - June 26 (full/waitlist only)
Second Clinic: July 6 - July 24
Third Clinic: August 3 - August 21
The cost of each clinic is $140, and FVRA requires a signed waiver prior to participation. Please register online and send your check payable to FVRA to:
FVRA
542 Hopmeadow PMB 101
Simsbury, CT 06070
FVRA's Women's Racing Team 8+ Wins in Narragansett
FVRA's women's competitive team made an impressive showing in the Mayor's Cup Regatta at the Narragansett Boat Club in Providence on Saturday, May 29th. Contending with only a slight breeze and chop, the crew bolted together for an all round great performance. The team entered three races: masters 4+, masters 8+, and master double 2x. All rowed well but only the eight medaled.
The women's eight crushed their opponents, putting a sizable stretch of open water and eleven seconds between them and the second place boat. Even with the second place boat's time adjusted for its handicap, FVRA women took first place by more than seven seconds. They walked through the fleet and were still opening the distance between themselves and the other boats as they crossed the finish line. The eight was coxed by Kate Ruppar and stroked by April Umek. Behind her in 7 seat was the team captain, Ashley Shepard. Rowing behind the stern pair were Stacy Gitlin, Renee Jones, Carol Clark-Flanagan, Karen Duni, Nicole Rousseau, and Sabrina Lavieri.
The women's team will compete in several more regattas this sprint season before traveling to the master's nationals this August in New Jersey for the second year in a row. The team is coached by Steve Galett with help from April Umek. If you are interested in finding out more about the team, please use the contact information on this website.
FVRA Rowing Relay & Flower Bridge Social
The date has been postponed to Saturday, November 6th. Check back soon for more information.
Comments or questions? Contact info@fvra.org or webmaster@fvra.org
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