Para Rowing

There are several Para programs offered at CRI that suit the needs of new, recreational, competitive & elite rowers with a wide range of physical and/or cognitive abilities. The first step of joining a CRI Para program is the intake process with our CRI Intake Specialist. Intake is required prior to participation in CRI Para programs. An intake happens over three sessions (fewer if necessary) and allows the specialist to determine which program is appropriate for the athlete, and introduces the athlete to the rowing stroke before joining a group session.

Join CRI and Adaptive Sports New England for a fun winter training program to prepare you to row on the Charles come spring! The Para Teen Rowing Winter program is for teens with disabilities who wish to learn to row or continue training on CRI's indoor rowing ergometers in a team environment. Athletes will be offered the opportunity to compete in virtual indoor rowing regattas. This class meets once weekly and is designed for all levels of ability and rowing experience. Participants new to CRI should schedule an intake interview prior to joining the class.

Winter training for advanced para rowers who have an explicit goal and have committed to investing the time and energy to eventually advancing to HPG Para.

While CRI does not have memberships or membership dues everyone who comes through the door is a part of our community. We ask that each participant, youth and adult, pay our facilities fee. The facility fee is paid once per rowing season/calendar year and allows us to maintain our fleet, the boathouse and keep the building open and available to rowers seven days a week. CRI rowers who have paid their facility fee have yearlong access to the locker rooms, weight room, spin bikes and ergs. Rowers with their own boat may use the docks for launching when car topping their boat in for a row. The yearly Facilities Fee includes what use to be our 'New Boat Fee'. more info

The Para Rowing Teen Group will be an introduction group to rowing on the water. The program will teach athletes with physical or visual challenges the basics of on the water rowing over the course of six weeks. No rowing experience required. Any athlete between the ages of 12-18 is encouraged to register for the group. more info

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