Winter Conditioning

Winter Conditioning is the lead-up to our spring competitive season for rowers in grades 7-12. The 2026-27 program runs from November 16, 2026, to March 5, 2027. All rowers will train indoors at our facility in Country Club Plaza, East Rochester, focusing on erging, strength, and conditioning.

Schedule (5:30-7:30 PM):

  • November 16-January 22: 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
  • February 1-March 5: 5 days per week (Monday – Friday)

Cost: $400
Registration deadline: November 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST

Winter Conditioning is required to participate in the spring season unless an athlete is playing another sport. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

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Practice Locations

Fitness Center

Workouts at the Fitness Center include erging (lots of erging!), circuits, weight training, plyometrics, yoga and more

PIRC

The Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center – the Tanks – allow rowers and coxswains to work on bladework, sweep rowing technique, drills, etc. before the canal is open.

Winter Conditioning Practice Schedule

Practices

All practices are held at FCC’s Fitness Center from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

  • November 16-January 22: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  • February 1-March 5: Monday – Friday

Practice Notes

  • Written notes are required for absences. Please give them to your coach before practice.
  • If illness will cause you to miss practice, please contact your coach in advance.