All athletes are invited to participate in Winter Training - the registration link is at the bottom of this page.

Winter training is an important time to build fitness, strength, core stability, flexibility, and to work on technique.  "Spring races are won in the winter"

Winter training includes rowing on ergometers, as well as strength training with Olympic lifts, and body weight exercises for general fitness, agility and injury prevention.

Athletes can choose to do 1 to 5 days a week.   Athletes doing other winter sports can choose to train fewer days per week to cross train and keep in touch with rowing.  

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• All members of the Bromfield Acton-Boxborough Rowing team: 6th - 12th grades.    Middle School athletes will have workouts scaled accordingly to their age and physical development
• If space allows, anyone who is interested in being part of the winter training, such as athletes interested in joining the team, can request to join.  Winter training is a great way to get a head start on the spring and cross train with other sports. If interested, contact the programdirector@barehillrowing.com

• Build/increase core/muscle/joint strength
• Increase flexibility, coordination and balance
• Increase aerobic and anaerobic fitness
• Improve erg times

This will be achieved through a variety of activities:

• Light weights for circuits including resistance bands
• Power weights such as squat, cleans and bench pulls 
• Core/cardio strengthening circuits
• Running (indoor or outdoor – weather permitting)
• Ergometer/Bike workouts

PROGRAM STARTS: Monday, December 1, 2025

PROGRAM ENDS:

• Friday, February 13, 2026  (10 week program)
• Friday, February 20, 2026  (11 week program)

Athletes will be encouraged to race at ERGZILLA:  Date TBD

Middle School students will be encouraged to form a team for the YETI date TBD

Holiday Break: Tuesday Dec 22 to Thursday Jan 1
LAST session before holidays:  Tuesday, December 22, 2025
FIRST session after holidays: Friday, January 2, 2026
Coaches will schedule optional practices during the break.

Sending a team to CRASH-B’s is also an option - date is not set, typically is in February.

February Break:  The 11 week program includes February break for athletes who will be here.   During the February break, we are tentatively holding morning sessions at the Holy Cross indoor rowing tanks (image below) or other local college, Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30 am.  The tanks replicate being on the water while a coach can give instructions as they walk next to the rower.  This is an opportunity to get more technical work done in a controlled environment.  Tank availability is being confirmed.  An additional workout will be offered at the training space depending on participation.

Girls: Coach Holly Hatton 
Boys: Coach Catherine Chappell
Other BAB coaches may assist with practices

• Please note REGISTRATION closes Friday, November 28, 2025 at 11:59PM.  Physicals, waivers and SafeSport (athletes turning 18 anytime prior to March 1) must be completed by November 28 to attend practice. 
• USRowing membership is required for insurance purposes, instructions are here
• PAYMENT is online and due at Registration. 
• The required supplemental forms, including the updated physical and waiver,  must be submitted online. 
• If the physical and waivers are not up-to-date, the athlete cannot practice.
• If you have a physical on file with BHRA, check the date.  If it expires during the winter season, make arrangements now to submit it during the month it expires.
• Athletes must be current on all payments to the club, including equipment fee obligations, to be eligible to practice. 

• NO REFUND of fees will be issued after 7 days from the first day of the program.
• Absences: If you miss a practice and you are not signed up for 5 days a week, talk to your coach about coming on a different day that week.  Make up days are by permission only.
• Inclement weather:  Please use your own judgment - some athletes may live close by on clear roads driven by parents, while others are further away on back roads.  Our coaches always try to hold practice for those that can safely attend.   Because road conditions may change during the day, do not assume that the session is canceled based on the morning closing of Bromfield or A-B. By the same token, if road conditions worsen during the day, please check with your coach before heading out. We will make every attempt to notify you of our plans by email or phone.  We will rely on you to assess based on your situation with respect to safe travel. 
• Transportation to facility: It is the sole responsibility of parents to provide their child’s transportation. 

Our number one goal is to help keep our athletes safely engaged in physical activity and connected with their teammates.  

Bare Hill Rowing Association is committed to the health and safety of its members and the greater community.  We operate in accordance with protocols set forth by USRowing, the national governing body of the sport of rowing, as well as State, local and town regulations.

No athlete should attend practice if they are not feeling well. If you experience Flu or COVID-like symptoms – stay home and get a COVID test. You should notify your coach so they know you will be absent. 

Participants are welcome to wear a mask while working out.

From time to time we have an open practice for newcomers to give rowing a try.  If you are interested in our next event, please contact the Program Director.  A waiver is required.  

Link to Waiver for Try Rowing Day