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About the Farmington Valley Rowing AssociationHistory of FVRAThe Farmington Valley Rowing Association was founded in 1982, in part, by parents of children who were on the Simsbury High School crew team. FVRA was formerly incorporated in 1989. The club rents space from Friends of Simsbury Crew at the Paine Boat House on the Farmington River near the Drake Hill Bridge in Simsbury. FVRA's membership consists of adults ranging in age from 18 years and up. Club members compete regularly in regattas and have a medal winning track record. FVRA, as a club, offers sculling and sweep recreational rowing and racing opportunities. We have a great mix of rowers who enjoy being out on the river in set boats they have put together and/or being involved in the open rows and we have others interested in racing. In December of 2007, a group of women came together and committed to serious training and to being a competitive racing team. This new competitive group offers you, our members, an additional level of rowing. In fact, having a competitive team gives FVRA more visibility and attracts members interested in the competitive level. The competitive group at this time is women with a wide range of ages and experience. The "founding" members initially solicited interest from club members in December 2007 asking who would be willing to make a serious commitment to training and racing. The commitment included winter aerobics and strength training along with tank sessions. Once the dock went in the commitment was to row at least 4 times per week, continue with other supporting workouts (running, erg, abdominals, etc.) and be available for the club races. 2010 Officers and Board Members
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