Essex Rowing Club

Program Descriptions

Spring 2010

COMPETITIVE SCHEDULE

April 11, v. WAYLAND-WESTON - Weston, MA
April 17, v. CRI - Methuen, MA
April 24 & 25, Saratoga Invitational - Saratoga Springs, NY
May 1, Novice Challenge - Lowell, MA
May 8, Lowell Invitational - Lowell, MA
May 14 & 15, Northeast Junior District Championship - Lowell, MA (YNC qualifier)
June 11-13, USRowing Youth National Championship - Cincinatti, OH (qualifying crews only)

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 will be credited towards that of the spring novice option 1 or 2 season for athletes that continue in the novice program.
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OPTION 1

Dates: February 22 through February 25
Days: Monday through Thursday
Times: 7:15-8:15 PM
Cost: $75 (may be credited in full to Novice Option 1 or Option 2 tuition)
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OPTION 2

Dates: March 15 through March 20
Days: Monday through Saturday
Times: 7:15-8:15 PM (weekdays), 12:30-2:30 PM (Saturday)
Cost: $75 (may be credited in full to Novice Option 2 tuition)
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OPTION 3

This option has been removed. New athletes may instead register for the Novice Option 3 program.

Youth Introductory Coxing

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Dates: on or after March 22
Days: 6 days
Times: 3:30-5:30 PM
Cost: $75 (may be credited in full to Novice Option 2 or Option 3 tuition)
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Coxswains taking the introductory session will attend the varsity practices for one week to learn the basics of steering, directing boat movement on and off the dock, implementing practice plans. provide a broad introduction to the rowing stroke and begin to develop the basic leadership skills required of the coxswain. Following the introductory session, coxswains will be expected to begin assuming general responsibility for coordinating simple practice components under the supervision of their coach. Responsbilities and breadth of the coxswains role will increase significantly as the athletes move to the water in the spring. At this time coxswains will be expected to take an active and extensive role in the execution of practice plans and in development and implementation of race strategy. There are no set dates for this session, coxswains may take the introductory course at any time or may join a novice session without completing an introductory week first.
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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 regional championship which includes teams from throughout CT, MA, and NH.
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OPTION 1

Dates: February 22 (or February 27th for Intro Opt1 graduates) through May 16 (athletes coming from another sport 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(or 6:00)-7:30 PM (weekdays), 8:00 AM-10:00 AM (Saturday)
Cost: $750 (check); $775 (CC or Paypal)
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OPTION 2

Dates: March 15 (or 22 for Intro Opt2 graduates) through May 16
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(or 6:00)-7:30 PM (weekdays), 8:00 AM-10:00 AM (Saturday)
Cost: $550 (check); $575 (CC or Paypal)
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OPTION 3

Dates: March 29 (or April 5 for Intro Opt3 graduates) through May 16
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(or 6:00)-7:30 PM (weekdays), 8:00 AM-10:00 AM (Saturday)
Cost: $250
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note: 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.

Junior Rowing and Coxing

EXPERIENCED COMPETITIVE ATHLETES

Dates: February 22 through June 13
Days: Monday through Saturday
Times (off the water - girls): 3:45-5:00 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): 4:00-6:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM-noon
Cost: $1225; 3% surcharge if paying by credit card
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