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Cambridge Rowing Club
Programs
Details on all
organised programs at
the club
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The Cambridge Rowing Club
offers services to rowers of all levels,
and those wishing to row competitively or recreationally.
Learn to Row
The
Learn to Row
program is meant for those new to the sport of rowing, and provides
a supervised introduction to the fundamentals of the rowing stroke,
basic
boat handling skills, along with instruction on the essentials of water
safety. This program consists of a total of 8 sessions, made
up
of two sessions per week, for 4 consecutive weeks. Each group
is
composed of 8 rowers. Any sessions missed due to bad weather
are
rescheduled and made up at the end of the course.
Highschool
For the
2009
season, the CRC will be working hard to develop its growing
Highschool
programs. Dates and details below.
Summer Sport Camp
Check out our
"gROWing up on the Grand"
Sport Camp, a
one-week camp specially aimed at youth ages 11 to 15!
Recreational
The
Recreational
program is
meant for recent Learn to Row graduates or those with competant core
boat skills who wish to remain in a recreational program.
Competitive
The
Competitive
program at the
CRC is for self-motivated and race-driven rowers. This
program requires year-round training, and focuses on all the tools
required to race and win.
Coaching Schedule
The coaching schedule will be posted at the
boathouse.
Come be a part of the sport whose
tradition and ongoing history will enrich your life!
Questions and concerns may
be directed to our Head
Coach.
The Open House and LTR registration date for 2009 is Saturday April 18, 10am to noon.
Each group holds a maximum of 8 rowers and the program is composed of 2
lessons per week for 4 consecutive weeks.
Lessons are scheduled for
Holidays. Any classes cancelled due to bad weather will be rescheduled
for the week after the class ends.
The schedule is as follows:
Group
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Month
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Time
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Monday
/ Wednesday
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Tuesday
/ Thursday
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1
FULL
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May
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5:45am-
7:15am |
May 5, 7,
12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
** June 2, 4
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2
FULL
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May
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5:45pm-
7:15pm |
May 4, 6,
11, 13, *18, 20, 25, 27
** June 1, 3
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3
FULL
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June
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5:45am-
7:15am
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9, 11, 16,
18, 23, 25, 30, July 2
** July 7, 9 |
4
FULL
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June
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5:45pm-
7:15pm
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8, 10, 15,
17, 22, 24, 29, *July 1
**July 6, 8 |
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All Learn to Row sessions run from 5:45-7:15am or pm
. Your
group will only ever be in the mornings or evenings - it will not
rotate. Please arrive to the boathouse 15 minutes before the beginning
of a class.
* A regular class
is offered on the holiday.
**There will be an extra week tacked onto each program to allow for
lessons cancelled due to the
weather.
General inquiries regarding LTR may be directed to our
Registrar.
2009 Highschool Gym Classes
If you are a high school student and are interested in learning to row,
ask your school Athletics Director to contact our
Head Coach and
ask
about
the off-site gym classes.
2009 Highschool Competitive Program
This is a program that takes place outside of school hours and is open
to new and experienced rowers. Please ask your school Athletics
Director to contact our Head
Coach to arrange an informational seminar at your school.
Indoor training will start in late March and on water training starts
in late April.
"gROWing up on the Grand"
There is a
special
opportunity to get a taste of rowing
in a one-week sport camp at the CRC. These
FULL
DAY sessions are for youth
aged 11 to 15.
Camp activities will include:
- on and off water rowing time
- fitness activities
- team building activities
- a rowing camp t-shirt
- membership to RowOntario and Rowing Canada
A swim test is required, see registration form for details.
Week 1
July 13 - 17, 2009
Week 2
August 10 - 14, 2009
The sessions run from
8:30am - 4:30pm.
The cost is
$200.00
per
participant. Please email the CRC
Registrar for the
registration form.
Recreational Program Details
Our Recreational rowers usually meet during specific times, where a
coach is available to
provide
information and assistance. Please check the posted schedule at
the boathouse.
Competitive Program Details
The Competitive rowers usually meet during specific times, where a
coach is available to
provide
information and assistance. Please check the posted schedule at
the boathouse.
When and Where Will We
Race?
Competitors should plan to attend a meeting
TBA
for an overview of regattas as well as associated fees not covered by
the
membership fee.
Training Program and
Tracking
A Mileage Log will be posted at
the club boathouse. If you wish, keep
an accurate account of your distances rowed!