Essex Rowing Club

Program Descriptions

Fall 2009

Adult Introductory Rowing

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Dates: September 8 through October 28
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Times: 5:45-7:15 AM
Cost: $325
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The Introductory (or Learn to Row) program is designed to provide individuals that have had little or no exposure to the sport (as well as those that have been away from it for an extended period) a comprehensive introduction to the skills they will need to become competent at propelling a rowing shell. Following the Introductory program, participants will have the option of pursuing the sport with Essex Rowing in either a recreational or competitive capacity along with other rowers of a comparable skill level.
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Adult Novice Rowing

FOR ATHLETES THAT HAVE COMPLETED INTRODUCTORY ROWING

Dates: September 8 through November 10
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Times: 6:30-8:00 PM
Cost: $425
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The Novice programs are a natural extension of our introductory programs and are designed for individuals within their first year or two of the sport. This program is focused on continued on the water skill devleopment integrated with instruction on advanced principles of motion and power application using the indoor rowers and tanks. Competitive opportunities will become available as athletes reach the appropriate point in their development. Additional opportunites for athletes that progress at an accelerated pace including early integration with our Masters competitive teams.
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Masters Rowing

PROFICIENCY EXPECTED

Dates: through November 16
Days: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Times: 6:30-8:30 PM (weekdays), TBD (Saturday)
Cost: inquire
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For experienced athletes and top performing novices, the Masters Rowing program involves the integration of advanced rowing principles to maximize efficient power application and crew syncronization on the water. Training for crews will be focused upon refining the skills and developing the physical strength needed to perform well in the competitive arena. Athletes will be paired with teammates of similar goals and skill levels and will participate in seasonal local and regional competitions. For the Fall of 2009, the racing schedule with include numerous local and regional competitions including the Textile River Regatta in Lowell, MA, the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, MA, and the Head of the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, PA.
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