High Point Rowing Club is excited to announce the “Masters Summer Rowing Program” for adults. The purpose of Masters Summer Rowing is to foster healthy living in a fun team environment for adults through the wonderful sport of rowing. No prior rowing experience is necessary.
“Masters” is High Point Rowing Club’s answer to the high interest in rowing among adults in the Triad. Participants can join as an individual and be grouped into a crew. Or, participants can join as part of a group of eight from your corporation or civic or social group such as a Rotary Club or Junior League.
“Since High Point Rowing Club was founded less than two years ago we have received lots of interest from adults wishing to try out this sport,” says club organizer Gene Kininmonth. “This is a really cost effective way that adults in the Triad can learn to row and get in great shape this summer.”
Format: For the 2014 inaugural summer season, it’s expected that rowers will have no prior experience and will start with a learn-to-row format. For safety reasons, participants must be confident swimmers. If you join as part of a corporation or group you will be assigned a coach and a coxswain (person in the shell who steers and calls commands). As technique and stamina improve, a more competitive format will be adopted.
Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 17 ending August 7, from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Attire: Tee shirt, form-fitting shorts, and flip-flops are usual attire. Loose fitting shorts will likely catch in the “slide” (where the rowing seat moves back and forth in the boat). Bring a water bottle too! Sunglasses are good.
Summer Fun Regatta: On August 7, there will be a final 500m sprint race just for fun – OK, and maybe some bragging rights too! Medals will be awarded to the winners. All competitors will be awarded a Masters Rowing tee shirt. A BBQ will follow.
Cost: $200 per rower for 12 sessions. No partial refund for missed sessions. Check with your company’s wellness program for full or partial reimbursement.
Must be 21+. More Info: Call Gene at 257-9009 or email contact@highpointrowing.com
Here’s what the adult rowing program looks like in Pittsburgh.
