U23/Collegiate and post collegiate athletes— Collegiate/U23 & Open athletes—Are you looking to row in a competitive and fun atmosphere this summer and develop your skills and talent? Then the Riverfront Development Team is for you! This program aims to unite like-minded young athletes to develop their rowing technique, improve fitness, and return to their respective collegiate programs (or stay at Riverfront!) with a better understanding of the rowing stroke. Developing yourself as a competitive athlete includes improving your race performance at the Club level, and racing in open/elite events. Racing is an integral component of this program, and we plan to attend several races throughout the summer. The U23 Team is for U23 athletes only. Not U23? Join our Nationally ranked Masters Racing Team! Athlete should have a 2k goal around or below 6:30 for HWT men, 6:40 for LWT men, 7:30 for open women and 7:40 for LWT women (ideally performed in the last 6 months) and are training 6 days a week. ALL athletes (even those who may not yet meet all ideal criteria) are welcome to join us. Athletes can expect the first week to be an Observation Week where the coaches and athletes work together to discuss their goals and to ensure the athlete’s goals align with the goals of the Program. Riverfront Racing Tank included with all paid registrations. Race entry fees, travel/food/accommodations are not included in the Program Fee. Practices are held May 31st to August 16th on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Fridays from 5:30-7:30 am (docking around 7:10ish) and on Saturdays from 6:30-8:30 am, at the Riverfront Boathouse in Riverside Park, 20 Leibert Road Hartford. Financial assistance may be available to adult rowers. To inquire, contact Jonathan Near by email at jnear@riverfront.org