Spring 2019 Youth

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.

14 week program, runs from March 3 – June 7
Coached practices at CCRA Indoors, on Lake Meahagh and the Hudson River at Cortlandt Waterfront. See info and download map with all locations.
Learn the technique and terminology of rowing in different sizes of sleek, safe boats.
Strength training.
Water safety.
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 $350 per youth rower: includes coaching and 3-4 race fees. Spring Registration is now closed, but stay tuned for our upcoming Learn to Row program and summer registration.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

5 weekdays:

Mondays: 5-6:30pm when indoors, until 7:30pm when outdoors
Tuesdays: 5-7pm, until 7:30pm when outdoors
Wednesdays: 5-7pm, until 7:30pm when outdoors
Thursday: 5-7pm, until 7:30pm when outdoors
Sundays: 9:30am–Noon

Location is weather dependent, be on lookout for communications via email and text.

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.

Swim test is on Thursday afternoon, March 7, location and time TBD.

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
- Team drills to refine technical stroke skills
- Practice to become a competitive rower
- Attend local scholastic regattas as a team