2020-2021 Winter Youth

CORTLANDT ROWING 2020-2021 WINTER YOUTH PROGRAM 7th–12th Grade

A coached rowing program for youth to learn all aspects of the sport and prepare for competitive races. There’s a place on the team for everyone. Rowing is a sport for everyone! Develops teamwork, fitness, coordination and leadership skills.

Due to overwhelming requests from the team, our 2020 winter program will begin outside with 5 weeks of coached strength and conditioning land practice called “Hustle for the Muscle”.  After the new year, the team will be split into 2 groups and each group will have 4 weeks of coached Zoom erg practices. There will be an option to be in both groups, space permitting, for an additional fee.

CCRA is committed to the health and safety of our rowers and staff. We will be following the recommendations of local authorities and US Rowing regarding COVID-19 concerns and conform to social distancing guidelines during these land practices. All rowers and families must read and agree to adhere to CCRA’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures.

Winter will be a 9-week session:

• 5 weeks of land-based strength and conditioning program, runs from November 16 – December 18, 2x weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6:30pm.
• Coached practice location will be announced prior to the start.
• 4 weeks of virtual Zoom-based erg program, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6:30pm.:
  • A group: runs from January 4 – January 29 
  • B group: runs from February 1 – February 26
• At-home rowing and strengthening workouts posted online.

Fee $200 per youth rower

IMPORTANT NOTE: Winter registration deadline is November 15!

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Land practices will take place rain or shine outside. Locaiton TBD and announced prior to start. In the case of extreme weather, practices will take place remotely via Zoom. Be on the lookout for communications via the SportsYou app or text for last minute updates.

RACING

National and international virtual erg competitions will be available for rowers to race in throughout the winter. Program fee does NOT cover the entry fees if rowers choose to race.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Our coaches use the SportsYou App to communicate quickly regarding any updates needed for practices including important change in plans due to weather. Please download and register on the SportsYou App. All new registered rowers will receive an invitation to join the ‘Cortlandt Rowing’  team.
• Please follow Cortlandt Rowing on Facebook and Instagram. The number of followers counts when we want to show how quickly our club is growing here in our local communities!

REGISTRATION FORMS AND PAYMENT

• You must be a current member of US Rowing in order to participate in CCRA activities. Follow US Rowing registration instructions here.
• Rights of Individual and Code of Conduct
• Click here to REGISTER for the 2020 Winter Youth Session
• Payment can be made during online registration via PayPay ($4 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