A recreational program for rowers with no or little experience, who want to learn the skills of rowing in a laid back and fun environment.
Who: All rowers in 6th and 7th grades., both new and experienced.
**Minimum age for the program is 12 due to US Coast Guard Regulations for children under 12 in small crafts.
***8th graders may do either the Novice team or the Modified Team. The novice team will have more focus on fitness and team aspects of the sport. Modified is more laid back and focused on fun and learning basic skills
Practice times Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:15-6:15pm
Season dates: Tuesday 8/27 – Saturday 10/5 (6 weeks).
Regattas: Intrasquad Regatta, Saturday 10/5 @ Home (approx 9am - noon)
Program Fee: $225 (includes regatta fee)
Fall Banquet: Saturday 11/9, 5-7pm, location TBA
What kind of boats do modified rowers use?
Modified rowers use four-person boats and stable, training singles. They focus on sculling (2 oars/person, one in each hand).
A note on practices...
All spring, summer, and fall practices occur in Stewart Park at Cascadilla Boathouse. Practices are held, weather permitting, on the Cayuga and Fall Creek Inlets, and Cayuga Lake. Typically, boats go out in most weather except when there is a strong north wind or thunder. If the weather does not allow rowing, practices are held on-land and include aerobic workouts, strength training, erging, and stretching.
Who: All rowers in 6th and 7th grades., both new and experienced.
**Minimum age for the program is 12 due to US Coast Guard Regulations for children under 12 in small crafts.
***8th graders may do either the Novice team or the Modified Team. The novice team will have more focus on fitness and team aspects of the sport. Modified is more laid back and focused on fun and learning basic skills
Practice times Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:15-6:15pm
Season dates: Tuesday 8/27 – Saturday 10/5 (6 weeks).
Regattas: Intrasquad Regatta, Saturday 10/5 @ Home (approx 9am - noon)
Program Fee: $225 (includes regatta fee)
Fall Banquet: Saturday 11/9, 5-7pm, location TBA
What kind of boats do modified rowers use?
Modified rowers use four-person boats and stable, training singles. They focus on sculling (2 oars/person, one in each hand).
A note on practices...
All spring, summer, and fall practices occur in Stewart Park at Cascadilla Boathouse. Practices are held, weather permitting, on the Cayuga and Fall Creek Inlets, and Cayuga Lake. Typically, boats go out in most weather except when there is a strong north wind or thunder. If the weather does not allow rowing, practices are held on-land and include aerobic workouts, strength training, erging, and stretching.
