2020 Spring Little Vikings

4th–6th Grade

A coached rowing program for 4th–6th grade youth to learn the basics of the sport of rowing. There’s a place on the team for everyone.

• 10 week program, runs from 2/29 – 5/2 (any snow days will be rescheduled one additional week out after 5/2).
• Coached practices at our indoor facility located at our new location 210 6th Street, Verplanck and at Lake Meahagh Park (weather permitting (pictured at above). We will have one session on 3/1 at West Point’s Indoor Rowing Tanks facility.
• A sport for everyone! Develops teamwork, fitness, coordination and leadership skills.

Fee $125 per youth rower

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PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Please note some Sundays! No practice during Spring break weekend. Use signup sheet link each week to let us know if your rower is attending!

Saturday, 2/29, 9:30am–10:30am
Sunday, 3/1 9:00am-10am at Westpoint’s Army Boathouse (detailed directions will be sent out)
Saturday, 3/7, 9:30am–10:30am
Saturday, 3/14, 9:30am–10:30am
Saturday, 3/21, 9:30am–10:30am
Saturday, 3/28, 9:30am–10:30am
Saturday, 4/4, 9:30am–10:30am
Saturday, 4/18, 9:30am–10:30am
Saturday, 4/25, 9:30am–10:30am
Saturday, 5/2, 9:30am–10:30am

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LOCATIONS

CCRA’s Indoor Facility: 210 6th Street, Verplanck (the Old Schoolhouse, 2nd floor)
Lake Meahagh, located off Westchester Avenue in Verplanck, weather permitting and advance notification will be given

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CURRICULUM

• Learn to row basic stroke using Concept 2 Rowing Machines with certified Concept 2 indoor instructor
• Learn the parts of the boat and basic commands
• Watch short videos of on-water rowing and discuss what good rowing looks like
• Row one session in West Point’s Indoor Tank Facility using real oars in moving water, the closest thing to being on the water without being on the water! Spring session will follow with 2 sessions in the tanks.

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SWIM TEST

All Little Vikings who want to participate in on-water activities must pass a swim test each calendar year consisting of: Swim 50 meters, tread water for 10 minutes, put on a PFD (lifejacket) while in the water. This is for your safety.

Swim test: date and time TBA.

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REGISTRATION FORMS AND PAYMENT

• You must be a current member of US Rowing in order to participate in CCRA activities. See US Rowing registration instructions here.

• Click here to go to the online registration and payment page.

• Payment can be made during online registration via PayPay ($5 fee). Or send a check payable to CCRA, and mail to: Cortlandt Community Rowing Association, PO Box 530, Verplanck, NY 10596.

Questions? E-mail [email protected], or call Mrs. Dina Tompkins at (914) 589-9112