Programs 2011

2011 Rowing Programs

The following programs will be offered in the 2011 summer season:

  • Juniors:
      • Coach Cathy Coffman will be running two Junior Sweep Programs this season:

      A three-week Junior Learn to Row (LTR), followed by a four-week Extended Junior Rowing Program.

      The Junior LTR is for novice rowers as well as those students who have never rowed before.

      The Extended Junior Rowing program is open to any rower who has taken LTR (either Junior or regular) or any other juniors with rowing experience.

      Juniors: boys and girls, ages 13 - 18.

    • Junior Learn To Row / Junior Novice Program
      • May 30 - June 15
      Practices times: Mo - Th @ 4:15 - 6:15 PM
      The very first practice on Monday May 30 is 3:30-6:00 PM
      Cost is $190

    • Junior Extended Rowing Program
      • June 20 to July 16
      Four one-week sessions
      Practice times: Mo - Th Fr @ 4:15 - 6:15 PM
      Cost is $50 per session/week

      The program flyer can be found here.
      The program waiver can be found here.

  • Sweep:
    • Learn To Row {LTR}:
        • Learn To Row Session I Begins Tuesday, May 31.

        Morning sessions are open to all. No experience necessary. Pre-registration is suggested, as class slots do fill up quickly.

        Number of practices per week: 4

        Practice times:
        Morning: Tu/Wed/Th 5:45-7:45 AM and Sa 9:00-11:00 AM
        Evening: Tu/Wed/Th 6:00-8:00 PM and Sa 9:00-11:00 AM

        Sessions
        Session I (May 31 - June 11; two weeks)
        Session II (June 21 - July 2; two weeks)
        Session III (July 12 - July 23; two weeks)

        Each session will accommodate up to 18 participants.

        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: $225 per session.

        The program flyer can be found here.
        The program waiver can be found here.

    • Mid-Season LTR Transition to Masters Sweep:
        • The season varies depending on which LTR session the participant has graduated from, the first starts June 13 and runs through August 20.
        Number of practices per week:         4 Practice times:
        Morning: Mo/We/Fr 5:45-7:45 AM + Sa 7:00-9:00 AM (AM & PM sessions)
        OR
        Evening: Mo/Tu/Th 6:00-8:00 PM + Sa 7:00-9:00 AM (AM & PM sessions)

        Sessions: Two remaining summer-long sessions for LTR graduates, generally considered "AM" or "PM", 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 just graduated LTR rowers to move into the more advanced sweep rowing classes. Rowers will be able 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; rowers should notify coaches if they are unable to attend.

        Cost: Fees are prorated based on start of session
        1. Post-LTR1 ($230 Program + $165 Membership) $395
        2. Post-LTR2 ($165 Program + $140 Membership) $305
        3. Post-LTR3 ($95 Program + $120 Membership)   $215

        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.

        The program flyer and waiver can be found here.

    • Master's Sweep:
        • The season starts May 16 and runs through August 20.

        Number of practices per week: 4 Practice times:
        Morning: Mo/We/Fr 5:45-7:45 AM + Sa 7:00-9:00 AM (AM & PM sessions)
        OR
        Evening: Mo/Tu/Th 6:00-8:00 PM + Sa 7:00-9:00 AM (AM & PM sessions)

        Sessions: Two summer-long sessions, generally considered "AM" or "PM", 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; rowers should notify coaches if they are unable to attend.

        Cost: $520 (Membership fee: $195 + Program Fee: $325)

        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.

        The program flyer and waiver can be found here.

All programs are subject to adjustments based on sufficient interest. Please sign up early to help us to ensure adequate planning and resources for all of our participating rowers.


If you have questions please contact info@rivannarowing.org.