Classes & Events

Join our Fall Junior Crew! Come to our free Try-It Introduction to Rowing Clinics!
Dates
: Sundays, September 13 and 20, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Boats: Rowing will be in eights for the clinic.
Who: middle and high school-aged students
Prerequisites: no rowing experience required.
Fee: free
Registration: online (look under Learn to Row)
Questions: email

New 2015 classes and camps are being posted! General descriptions are below. Go to our online registration page for the most up to date listing of class times.

Introduce your favorite teenager to a fun new sport. We welcome new rowers to our program each spring and fall. Participants will learn about equipment handling, teamwork, safety, and the basic rowing stroke. Our 2015 Junior Crew fall season starts mid-September and continues to November 8.

Rowing classes are available for all levels, beginner to experienced. Both sweep rowing and sculling instruction are offered. All classes are taught in one, four, or eight-person shells (boats) depending on class type. (Please see Rowing Facts for more information on rowing types.) Special schedules and rates for groups will gladly be arranged. All our classes require 24 hour notice for cancellation with credit. Reservations are required. Our annual membership fee of $50 is required for all WRS programs other than Learn to Scull and Junior programs. Registration is available online and by emailing to pay by check.

> Sculling Classes (single shells)

Classes are small so times and dates are negotiable. Please go online to register and to find additional classes or email for more information about the schedule.

Class Day (s) Time (s) Cost
Learn To Scull (Beginners, All Ages)
Register

Try It
!
$50 for one class to try this fun sport

$200 per series
(20% discount for groups of at least 3)


One Weekend Intensive

Memorial Day Weekend
Independence Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend

Saturday - Monday


Two Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays


Two Weeks on Weekdays
Tuesdays & Thursdays



Weekdays


4 Mornings:
Mon.-Thurs.

4 Evenings:
Mon.-Thurs.

Sculling Programs
Provides a vigorous workout and coaching. For experienced rowers and graduates of Learn To Scull. Includes equipment use and Logbook Rowing.
Register


Intermediate
&
Competitive
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
5:45 - 7:15 a.m.

Annual: $1000
Season: $500
(Spring: March-May, Summer: June-August,
Fall: Sept.-Nov,
Winter: Dec.-Feb.)
Includes classes and Logbook Rowing

 

Open Row: $15 per outing
Saturdays
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

> Sweep Classes (eight and four-person shells)

Class Day(s) Time (s) Cost
Learn to Row (Beginners)
Weekday/Weekend Program
Tuesday and Thursday evening,
Sunday morning

Weekend Program

Saturday and Sunday mornings

Register
Intermediate Sweep
Sunday Sweeps (drop-in)
Learn to Scull or Learn to Row class is prerequisite.

Weekday Sweeps
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
7:00-9:30 a.m.


T/Th: 5:30-7:15 a.m. or 6:00-8:00 p.m. S:7:00 a.m.
$25 per outing
drop-in or
seasonal fee

Please go here to register and to find additional classes or email for more information about the schedule.

> Open Rows

Saturdays: 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Come row with like-minded scullers. $15 drop-in fee for certified scullers. Free to current weekday class members. Please contact us if you would like to be certified for these outings. $50 membership fee is required.

> Junior Rowing

These programs are for middle and high school students and focus on small boats. All participants will learn to row a single scull. Bigger boats will be rowed as skills develop and numbers allow. This is a great opportunity to enjoy boating with friends from different schools.

Junior Spring 2015 Program

March 7 - May 17, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Rowers, experienced and first-timers, can come try this sport on March 7 and 8 at no charge. After that the season payment is required to continue participation. Drop-ins are not allowed.

Beginners will learn equipment handing, terminology, basic rowing stroke, safety, and the importance of teamwork.
Experienced rowers will develop balance, bladework, fitness, and boat-moving skills. Rowers will apply their skills by competing in local regattas.

Junior Spring Break Sculling Program 2015

Monday - Friday, April 6 - 10, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Learn those fine rowing skills that will make you a real boat-mover! Balance, bladework, and self-management are key to all good rowers. All participants will learn to row a single scull. In addition to on the water practice, video taping, ergometers, and other land equipment will be used to work on fitness, flexibility, and rowing technique.

Junior Summer Camp 2015
Dates: June 22 - August 21, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m., Monday - Friday
High schoolers, middle schoolers, boys and girls, beginners and experienced are welcome. All participants will learn to row a single scull. Rowers will progress to racing singles or larger boats as skills and numbers allow. This is a great opportunity to learn boating skills and enjoy making boats go fast on these warm summer days.
Rowers may commit to the program by week or for the summer.
Registration and more information

Junior Fall 2015 Program
Fall FreeTry It Clinic
Dates: Sundays, September 13 and 20, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Come get an introduction to rowing! Learn the basics on equipment, working together, the rowing stroke, and boating skills. High school and middle school students are welcome. All athletes must be able to swim and must have a signed waiver from a parent or guardian. This clinic is required for participation in our Fall Junior Novice Program.
Cost: Free
Register

Fall Program
Dates: September 6 - November 8, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
High schoolers, middle schoolers, boys and girls, beginners and experienced are welcome. Participants will learn both sculling and sweep rowing. Rowers will be grouped by skill level. The team will participate in local and regional regattas.
Fees and registration

> Private Instruction

Private instruction is also available. If you would like a class tailored to your needs, please give us a call.  Individual instruction is $375 for 5 one-hour sessions or $90 per session. Or bring a friend and pay $130 per outing,

For more information on any of these offerings please feel free to contact us at info@washingtonrowingschool.com.

 

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