Learn To Row Session I Begins Monday, June 2

Morning and evening sessions are open to all. No experience necessary. Pre-registration is suggested, as class slots do fill up quickly, but not required.

LEARN TO ROW (LTR)
Number of practices per week: 3

Practice times:
Morning: Tu/Th 5:45-7:45 a.m., Sa 8:30-10:30 a.m.
OR
Evening: Mo/Tu/Th 6:00-8:00 p.m.

JUNE session (June 2-28; four weeks)
JULY session (July 7-August 2; four-weeks)

Each session will accommodate up to 18 participants.

Coach: Mike Hankinson

Purpose: To introduce participants to the sport of rowing. This will include an introduction to rowing technique, fitness, and competition. Additionally, participants will learn general water safety, equipment safety and care, RRC and Boathouse policies, and basic rowing language. After completing LTR, rowers will feel comfortable rowing continuously in an eight, including brief periods of sprints.

Cost: $220 per session

NOVICE
Number of practices per week: 3

Practice times: Tu/Th 5:45-7:45 a.m., Sa 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Coach: Tim Murphy

Or

Practice times: Tu/Th 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sa 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Coach: Tim Murphy

Sessions: One summer-long ongoing session, to expand in size as LTR graduates join in July and August (at pro-rated fees).

Purpose: To transition beginners into confident, fit rowers. Participants will include 2007 and 2008 LTR graduates, and any Club members wishing to refine their basic skills. (2007 LTR graduates who participated in the 2007 Novice program may join the 2008 Advanced program with Coach permission.) Practices will focus on technique and on building fitness and flexibility. Rowers will also begin to feel comfortable sustaining race pace and using race starts and sprints. Additionally, they will become proficient in use of rowing language, and further their knowledge of equipment care. Finally, they will grow as genuine members of the rowing community: developing a dedicated, team-oriented attitude and a perpetual internal push to excel.

Cost: Full season (15 weeks), $390 (Membership fee $170 + program fee $220)
1/2 season (8 weeks, beginning July 1, post June LTR): $250
($130 membership fee + $120 program fee)
August only (4 weeks, beginning August 5, post July LTR) $180 ($120 membership fee + $60 program fee)

ADVANCED SWEEP
Number of practices per week: 4

Practice times:
Morning: Mo/We/Fr 5:45-7:45 a.m. + (both sessions) Sa 7:00-9:00 a.m.
Coach: Bryce Fletcher

OR

Evening: Mo/Tu/Th 6:00-8:00 p.m. + (both sessions) Sa 7:00-9:00 a.m.
Coach: Will Oliver

Sessions: Two summer-long sessions, generally considered “A.M.” or “P.M.”, which will practice together Saturday mornings. If a rower cannot make a Saturday practice, he or she may attend a substitute fourth practice during the week in the opposite session.

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for all experienced sweep rowers to participate in high-intensity practices that focus on advanced technical drills and sustained endurance in an atmosphere that also values fun and camaraderie. Saturday joint practices will be dedicated to racing as a team and to practicing in regatta line-ups for those rowers who choose to participate in races. Saturday race practices will be done in combination with the Racing Program. Practices will be held primarily in sweep boats.

Attendance Policy: Regular attendance at practices is expected but not required; rowers should notify coaches if they are unable to attend.

Cost: $460 (Membership fee: $170 + Program Fee: $290)
For rowers who choose to race at regattas, all race costs (entry fees, coxswain costs, trailer fees, gas and tolls, coaches’ costs, hotel and food) will be charged to the rowers in addition to prepaid program/membership fees.

RACING PROGRAM

Number of practices per week: 4

Practice times:

Morning: Mo/We/Fr 5:45-7:45 a.m. + Sa 7:00-9:00 a.m.

Purpose:
To train for competitive racing at regional regattas. Focus on commitment to high level race training, mandatory attendance at all practices, and required participation in a minimum of 3 regattas
Probable regattas:
1) Stonewall Regatta (May 31)
2) Rockets Landing Regatta (June 14)
3) Diamond State (July 27)
Other 2 possibilities:
Capital Sprints (July 12)
Charm City Sprints (June 21)
Rowers will be coached and will race in sculling and sweep boats (No sculling experience necessary).

Open to experienced rowers but limited this first year to 12 rowers. If more than 12 people sign up, membership will be determined by the coach based on rowing experience and/or fitness levels.

Coach: Will Oliver

Cost: $600 (Membership fee: $170 + Program Fee: $430)
Race Costs: Race costs at $40/race are included in the $430 program fee, however, if actual costs exceed that amount, rowers will be billed extra.

Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory at all practices and races. Occasional, pre- arranged absences for work-related or other important reasons are allowed, but if rowers cannot commit to the full 15-week schedule, they shouldn’t sign up. This is not a drop-in program.