Learn to Row

 

 

 

Goal:

· New rowers will experience the health benefits, camaraderie, and joy of
rowing, while having fun and enjoying nature.

 

Objectives:

· Introduction to the sport of  rowing, equipment, and commands

· Physical application of this knowledge

· Proper handling of rowing equipment

· Basic sculling techniques (two blades in the water)

· Proper technique on indoor rowing machines, a.k.a. ergs, that is short for ergometer

· Safety aspects involved with rowing

· Coaches teach every step of rowing from stretching to rowing to getting on the water

 

What can I expect from the class?

· The first hour of the program will consist of instruction on indoor rowing machines.

· Quickly you will get on the water in the barge, a large raining vessel guaranteed not too flip.

· Next you will be in an eight-person shell, octuple, dragging your blades on the water

· Classes are at the mercy of the weather; if conditions are not favorable we will train indoors.

· Coaches will assign positions in the boat, seats, at the beginning of each class.

· Latecomers delay getting onto the water. Please be on time or call the coach.

· By the last class you will be able to confidently scull in an octuple, a boat with eight scullers.

· Then you will want to take an advanced Learn to Row course.

 

Cost:

· $500 Must be paid in full in cash, check, or credit card on the first day or you will not row. Fee covers equipment, coaching, and race charges.  No refunds if classes are missed.

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Sessions:

· Learn to Row is six two hour sessions.

· Tuesday and  Thursday

· 10:00am-12:00pm

· Class sizes are limited!!

 

Dates:  

July 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 29th.

 

 

What should I bring?

· Water bottle, sunscreen, cap, and sun glasses.

· Sneakers, preferably running shoes.

· An extra pair of socks (there are shoes in the boat, and sometimes the shoes are too big.)

· Comfortable athletic clothes: cycling-style shorts are ideal but any reasonably close-fitting shorts & top will do. (Baggy shorts and t-shirts will get stuck in the equipment and make rowing difficult. Jeans and other tight shorts will restrict movement too much.)

· A change of clothes. Rowers strive to stay on top of, not in, the water but mistakes can happen!

· Your own lock. The club has changing rooms with lockers and showers.

 

What happens after the program?

· You will have new friends and colleagues.

· You will want to continue rowing, so we will explain how you can join the transition crew.

· The transition crew is refining their technique to become Masters or join the junior racing crew.

· Masters are competitive and recreational rowers that are 27 years old or older.

· The junior racing crew is high school age youth rowing competitively.

· If you are in between we will find a place for you, there a many people who have just learned to row that are in out of high school or simply not yet 27.

 

 

 

Any Questions, Contact us at: Learn to Row or Thomas Curry (917)-538-5792

New Rochelle Rowing Club