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Spring 2012
COMPETITIVE SCHEDULE (projected)
April 7 or 8, v. Phillips Academy Andover - Methuen, MA
April 14, v. Wayland-Weston, v. Brookline - Weston, MA (CONFIRMED)
April 28 & 29, Saratoga Invitational - Saratoga Springs, NY
May 5, Novice Challenge - Lowell, MA
May 6, Merrimack Valley Conference Regatta - Lowell, MA (MVC student-athletes only)
May 13, Lowell Invitational - Lowell, MA
May 19 & 20, Northeast Junior District Championship - Worcester, MA (YNC qualifier)
June 8-10, USRowing Youth National Championship - Oak Ridge, TN (qualifying crews only)
The practice schedules below reflect our best projections for the Spring season, and are based on several years of optimization. In spite of that, the scheduled may need to be adjusted to accomodate weather, access to coaches and/or equipment, or to optimize the composition of training groups. These changes may include weekly practice frequency, practice time/or duration, and the shortening or lengthening of a season. Should the need for any adjustments become apparent, we will notify families ahead of time and work with you as needed to make the transition.
Youth Introductory Rowing
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Athletes will be taken through a one-week introduction to the sport using a combination of indoor rowing machines, tanks, and (weather permitting) on the water rowing. Tuition for the introductory sessions may be credited towards that of the spring novice option 1 or 2 season for athletes that continue into the novice program.
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OPTION 1
Dates: February 13 through February 18
Days: Monday through Saturday
Times (girls): 6:15-7:15 PM (weekdays), 8:00 AM-9:00 AM (Saturday)
Times (boys): 7:15-8:15 PM (weekdays), 9:00 AM-10:00 AM (Saturday)
Cost: $125 (may be credited in full to Novice Option 1 or Option 2 tuition)
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OPTION 2
Dates: March 5 through March 10
Days: Monday through Saturday
Times (girls): 6:15-7:15 PM (weekdays), 8:00 AM-9:00 AM (Saturday)
Times (boys): 7:15-8:15 PM (weekdays), 9:00 AM-10:00 AM (Saturday)
Cost: $125 (may be credited in full to Novice Option 2 tuition)
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Youth Novice Rowing and Coxing
The novice program is for athletes that are within their first year of rowing or coxing. This program will use an intensive and methodical approach to technical and physical development of athletes so that they may learn to move a rowing shell quickly and effectively. As athletes reach the appropriate skill level, they will begin to compete against novice atheltes from other local and regional teams in a competitive season culminating in a northeast district championship which includes teams from across 7 states. Athletes coming from a previous season should register for Option 1, while athletes enrolled in the second Introductory Option will register for Option 2.
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OPTION 1
Dates: February 20 through May 22 (athletes coming from another sport may customize their start date as necessary)
Days: Monday through Saturday
Times (off the water - girls): 6:15-7:15 PM (weekdays), 8:00 AM-9:00 AM (Saturday)
Times (off the water - boys): 7:15-8:15 PM (weekdays), 9:00 AM-10:00 AM (Saturday)
Times (on the water): 5:30-7:30 PM (weekdays), 8:00 AM-10:00 AM (Saturday)
Cost: $850 (check); $875 (CC or Paypal)
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OPTION 2
Dates: March 5 through May 22
Days: Monday through Saturday
Times (off the water - girls): 6:15-7:15 PM (weekdays), 8:00 AM-9:00 AM (Saturday)
Times (off the water - boys): 7:15-8:15 PM (weekdays), 9:00 AM-10:00 AM (Saturday)
Times (on the water): 5:30-7:30 PM (weekdays), 8:00 AM-10:00 AM (Saturday)
Cost: $750 (check); $775 (CC or Paypal)
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notes: The second option is reserved for athletes coming from a winter sport or who just graduated from introductory rowing. All other athletes should register for the first option. The dates crews will begin getting on the water will be dependent upon weather and river flow. Parents will be notified approximately one week ahead of time to prepare for the corresponding change in practice time.
Youth (aka Junior or Varsity) Rowing and Coxing
EXPERIENCED COMPETITIVE ATHLETES
Dates: February 20 through Districts or YNC
Days: Monday through Saturday
Times (off the water - girls): 3:30-5:00 PM (weekdays), 11:00 AM-noon (Saturday)
Times (off the water - boys): 5:00-6:15 PM (weekdays), 10:00 AM-11:00 AM (Saturday)
Times (on the water): 3:30-5:30 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM-noon
Cost: $1225 (check); $1275 (CC or Paypal)
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