| Rochester offers a multitude of fun activities for | | | | about. Coaching sessions, ski events, bike races, and |
| people of all interests and ages. Although sporadic | | | | regular bike rides are organized by the club's members |
| outings and events are enjoyable, there are also | | | | from time to time to encourage participation in these |
| opportunities to become part of a more regular activity | | | | sports, and to improve skills. Whether a novice or |
| schedule. A number of sports or athletic clubs exist in | | | | expert, the Active sports club is a good place to get |
| town to offer an exciting way to get active and to get | | | | experience and tips from other knowledgeable |
| out of the house. Some of the clubs are competitive; | | | | athletes. |
| some are just relaxed, but pretty much all of them | | | | - Rochester Rowing Club - An all-volunteer |
| welcome novices, experts, and simple enthusiasts alike. | | | | organization that offers both junior (age 12-18) and |
| Some of the clubs found in Rochester are listed below | | | | adult rowing opportunities. High school students can |
| with a short description of each. Use this list to help | | | | earn varsity letters in the spring. Adult programs include |
| find a healthy activity to add recreation to your life. | | | | learn-to-row sessions and competitive opportunities |
| - Med-City Aquatics Swim Club - A family-based swim | | | | throughout the summer. The rowing club's primary |
| program that welcomes swimmers of any skill level, | | | | mission is "To enjoy the people and the sport of |
| casual to serious, and welcomes youths through adults. | | | | rowing." |
| The club offers swimming lessons, a swim team, and | | | | - Rochester Track Club - Determined to promote and |
| a Masters Swimming program. Members are grouped | | | | encourage running in Rochester and the surrounding |
| according to age and ability, and there are different | | | | communities, the Track Club provides support, |
| options for workouts based on the interest and | | | | information and events for runners of all ages, abilities |
| commitment level of the swimmer. Some swimmers | | | | and levels of fitness at any time of the year. The Club |
| have competed at Division 1 Universities and at State | | | | is open to walkers, experienced runners, and all those |
| and National competitions. | | | | in between. Although the club does not have a |
| - Rochester Swim Club - A private swim club, with | | | | competitive running team itself, it does offer members |
| members known as the Orcas, which was founded | | | | a chance to run with others who appreciate running. |
| over 40 years ago. The Rochester Swim Club is the | | | | Social events, races, and meetings are held throughout |
| largest swim team outside of the Twin Cities. The club | | | | the year. |
| offers swimming lesions, Masters swimming, and | | | | - Rochester Tennis Connection - The Tennis |
| age-group swimming. | | | | Connection is a tennis club that provides organized |
| - Rochester Active Sports Club - This is a nonprofit, | | | | tennis opportunities for lessons, league play for junior, |
| multi-sport club that is designed to provide a | | | | adult, and senior players, and tennis camps. There are |
| framework for the development and support of a | | | | two sites used by RTC. The Outdoor Site is one of |
| number of sports, such as cycling (MTB and road) and | | | | the top outdoor facilities in the state with 15 courts. The |
| Nordic skiing in South East Minnesota. Members of the | | | | Indoor Site has six courts, and is the only Rochester |
| club are allowed to form addition groups to support | | | | facility that uses Rebound-Ace court surface. This |
| other activities as well, such as in-line skating, running, or | | | | surface is used at the US Open, and is built with layers, |
| hiking. Kayaking, triathlon, and duathlon groups have | | | | providing optimum bounce and give, enhancing |
| also been created. The Club has a strong emphasis on | | | | gameplay. This club also welcomes players of any skill |
| endurance sports, and many of the members | | | | level. |
| compete in whichever sports they are passionate | | | | |