We are hosting our annual rowathon at the downtown YMCA this year. Please take part in this crucial fundraiser for the club! Participants row for one hour, and raise money through pledges (forms available here). A good fundraising goal is $100... and the top three fundraisers (in both the high school and adult rowing groups) will receive a prize.
We will be putting the dock back into the water and cleaning up the boathouse and grounds for the spring racing season. Please stop by to help!
Vitales' afterwards!
This program meets twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse.
The class is designed for first time beginners as well as advanced adults who have either participated in a previous session or have rowing experience. Beginners will be taught the basics of the rowing stroke, how to handle the equipment and will spend much of the time on the water enjoying the sport.
The intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.
What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.
Bring some bug spray and sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.
Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car would also be a good idea.
Attendance is limited to 24 so sign up now!
IMPORTANT: All participants will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!
(Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)
Finally, a chance to wear spandex (maybe)! Participants will train at a high level, increasing boat speed, strength and fitness, and will row in Grand Rapids colors at the Grand Regatta (State Games of Michigan) on June 26. Rowers should have some rowing experience to participate on this team.
Session I meets every Wednesday evening, 5:45 - 7:45 and every Saturday morning, 10:00 - noon, from May 12 to June 23, 2010, and includes an entry in the Masters level at the Grand Regatta (State Games of Michigan) on June 26, 2010. Regatta entry fees are included in rowing dues, although other expenses are the responsibility of the rower.
There are only 16 seats available, so sign up now!
(Members: You can sign up for all three competitive courses and save $50 - enter code ALL3 when registering for Session III. To receive the discount, you must also register for all three sessions.)
Participants will be coached in a variety sweep and sculling shells, which is intended to improve rowing skills so that certified members will be able to row on their own or with other members in the absence of coaches. All participants in the rec rowing class will also receive a t-shirt!
The adult recreational rowing class is replacing the open rowing sessions that were offered in 2009.
Session I meets every Wednesday evening from May 26 to June 23, 2010. Entry in the Recreational category at the Grand Regatta on June 26 is encouraged but totally optional!
GRRA has partnered with USRowing and Concept2 to host National Learn to Row Day at the Grand Rapids boathouse! This event will give participants a chance to tour the facilities, try rowing on the ergometer (indoor rowing machine) and get out on the water, weather permitting.
A medium-sized regional regatta, hosted by the GRRA. More information is available at www.regattacentral.com.
Information Packet & registration will be available in March.
Finally, a chance to wear spandex (maybe)! Participants will train at a high level, increasing boat speed, strength and fitness, and will row in Grand Rapids colors at a local regatta on August 21. Rowers should have some rowing experience to participate on this team.
Session II meets every Wednesday evening, 5:45 - 7:45 and every Saturday morning, 10:00 - noon, from July 7 to August 18, 2010, and includes an entry in the Masters level at a local regatta on August 21. Regatta entry fees are included in rowing dues, although other expenses are the responsibility of the rower.
(Members: You can sign up for all three competitive courses and save $50 - enter code ALL3 when registering for Session III. To receive the discount, you must register for all three sessions.)
Session I meets every Wednesday evening from July 21 to August 18, 2010. Entry in the Recreational category at a local regatta on August 21 is encouraged but totally optional!
Finally, a chance to wear spandex (maybe)! Participants will train at a high level, increasing boat speed, strength and fitness, and will row in Grand Rapids colors at several fall regattas (local and otherwise). Rowers should have some rowing experience to participate on this team.
Session III meets every Wednesday evening, 5:45 - 7:45 and every Saturday morning, 10:00 - noon, from September 1 to November 4, 2010, and includes entries in the Masters categories at the Grand River Challenge regatta (Grand Rapids) on October 2, the Head of the Grand (East Lansing) on October 17, and the American Heritage River Fall Classic (Wyandotte) on November 8. Regatta entry fees are included in rowing dues, although other expenses are the responsibility of the rower.
(Members: You can sign up for all three competitive courses and save $50 - enter code ALL3 when registering for this course. To receive the discount, you must also register for Competitive Crew sessions I and II.)
Regatta includes 5k head race event as well as a stake race. More information will be available soon at www.regattacentral.com.
Copyright (c) 1986-2010 Grand Rapids Rowing Association (Grand Rapids Rowing Club). All rights reserved.
The Grand Rapids Rowing Association is generously sponsored by
Online logbook