High Point Rowing Club has created the most successful Masters program in the state in just 12 months.
The registration period for High Point Rowing Club’s “2015 Masters Summer Rowing Program” for adults is almost complete. 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.
Crew director Gene Kininmonth says he expects the Tuesday-Thursday evening sessions to be maxed out by early next week. “There is still availability in our Tuesday & Thursday morning sessions and lots on the recently opened Monday-Wednesday evening sessions but the Tuesday-Thursday evening rowing is almost at capacity,” said Kininmonth, who expects participant numbers to pass one hundred this summer. “This is a really cost effective way that adults in the Triad can learn to row and get in great shape in a team environment this summer.”
“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.
Format: For the 2015 summer season, participants will initially be in two groups – those with rowing experience and those with no prior experience. The beginners will start with a learn-to-row format. For safety reasons, participants must be confident swimmers. As technique and stamina improve, a more competitive format will be adopted.
Dates and Times: Participants can choose to row in any of the following times:
Morning Sessions: Tuesday & Thursday starting June 23, and ending August 13, 2015. Sessions are from 8:45am to 10:15am.
Evening Sessions (M&W): Monday and Wednesday evenings starting June 22 and ending August 12, 2015. Sessions are from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
Evening Sessions (T&T): Tuesday & Thursday starting June 23 and ending August 13, 2015. Sessions are from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
Unlimited Summer!: row any and all the above listed rowing sessions! (Note this does not include erging sessions)
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 13, there will be a final 500m sprint race just for fun – OK, and maybe some bragging rights too!
Cost: $200 per rower for 16 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.
