Athletics
Athletics at Connecticut River Academy are designed to provide scholars the opportunity to participate in a variety of intramural sports and activities throughout the school year. Regardless of their athletic background, skill or ability levels, scholars are given a equal opportunity to be apart of a great experience. The Athletic Program also provides unique opportunities outside of school, including the chance to play for different travel and AAU sports teams, as well as the ability to join the Riverfront Rowing program that takes place right on the Connecticut River.
To date, research shows that student-athletes perform better academically when compared to their peers who don’t participate. Specifically, current studies show that student-athletes are significantly more likely to graduate from high school, go on to attend college, score higher on standardized achievement tests (SAT), earn higher wages, have a higher level of self-confidence, and are more likely to report having positive relationships with school personnel.
Our focus is on providing the best possible opportunity for scholars to develop their fundamental skills, their love for athletics, and their sense of teamwork and accomplishment. Most importantly, we hope that this experience brings enrichment and enjoyment to their time here at Connecticut River Academy.
Fall 2026 Athletics
Please see our list of exciting athletic opportunities for your scholar this fall. Registration opens June 1, 2026 and closes July 24, 2026 for East Hartford High School (EHHS) programs. Intramural program registration also opens June 1 and will remain open until September 10. It is important to note that EHHS programs will begin during the summer, so please check your email for that information after signing up!
High School Interscholastic Supports
(through East Hartford High School)
All sports meet everyday after school with some weekend meetings. Please email the coaches for more information (coach contact information can be found on the summer workout schedule or fall tryout schedule linked below).
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country (Boys and Girls teams as well as running club)
- Football
- Soccer (Boys and Girls teams)
- Girls Swimming
- Girls Volleyball
High School Fall Intramural Sports
Meets Mondays and Wednesdays after school 2:30-4:30 p.m.
- Basketball
- Dance
Riverfront Recapture Rowing Program
Opens July 15th (Grades 7-12). This is an outside program offered to GUMSS families. There is a cost to sign up but is free to Hartford and East Hartford families.
Middle Level Fall Intramural Sports
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays after school 2:30-4:30 p.m.
- Soccer
Transportation Sign-Up
Intramural athletes may sign up for a bus ride home at 4:30 p.m. on days when their program meets. Stops are centralized so they are not as close as the regular bus home.
Transportation is provided to EHHS each day for EHHS athletes. (No additional sign-up needed). Athletes must get their own ride home after practices/games.
Transportation is provided to Riverfront each day for rowing athletes. (No additional sign-up needed). Athletes must get their own ride home after practices/competitions.