Summer 2018 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 July 2 – Sept 2
• Coached practices at CCRA Indoors and on Lake Meahagh and the Hudson River at Cortlandt Waterfront. See info and download map with all locations.
• 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 $300 per youth rower

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

4 days:

• Mondays: 5-7:30pm
• Tuesdays: 5-7:30pm
• Thursday: 5-7:30pm
• Sundays: 9:30am–12pm

Location is weather dependent, please check sign up sheet and 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.

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

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

REGISTRATION FORMS AND PAYMENT

• 2018 USRowing Waiver Please print, sign and give to coach if you do not have one on file for 2018.
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• You must be a current member of US Rowing in order to participate in CCRA activities. See registration instructions here.
• Click here to go to the NEW online registration and payment page.