Spring 2017 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.

• 12 week program, runs from March 25 – June 10
• Coached practices at our indoor facility, on Lake Meahagh and the Hudson River at Cortlandt Waterfront.
• Water safety; learning in sleek, safe boats
• A sport for everyone! If your strength is not in rowing, we will train you to lead rowers as a Coxswain, and develop your leadership skills.

Fee $125 per youth rower

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Saturdays (check signup sheet link each week for location): 12:30pm–2:00pm

SWIM TEST

All team members must pass a swim test each 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. Click here for more info on the swim test location and date.

CURRICULUM

• Learn to row basic stroke, using Concept 2 Rowing Machines and on the water rowing
• View and discuss safety video
• Learn the parts of the boat and basic commands
• Tour CCRA’s Verplanck sites (see map)
• Learn safe entry and exit from boat
• Sweep and Scull rowing in different boat configurations

Questions? E-mail cortlandtrowing@gmail.com, or call Mrs. Dina Tompkins at (914) 589-9112

REGISTRATION FORMS AND PAYMENT

• CCRA Spring 2017 Little Vikings Registration Form Form can be downloaded and completed electronically
• 2017 USRowingWaiver
• Rights_of_Individuals
• USRowing Registration instructions

Please fill out the forms and email them back to cortlandtrowing@gmail.com.

You can pay online via PayPal or credit card, or mail check to CCRA, PO Box 530, Verplanck, NY 10596. Check should be made out to Cortlandt Community Rowing Association.

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