LEARN-TO-ROW

The Mid-Hudson Rowing Association Adult Learn-to-Row (LTR) program allows you to enjoy rowing and the beauty of the Hudson River.  Learn-to-Row sessions are conducted on land and on water and are designed for athletes who have never rowed before.  We teach you the fundamentals of rowing under coach supervision while you enjoy the comaraderie of club members. For more information contact Candy Davies email , or call (845) 452-2970.

2008 Calendar:

Each sessions is two weeks long, with eight two-hour classes. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 6 PM and Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 7 AM.

                  Session #1: May 27, 29, 31, June 1, 3, 5, 7 and 8

                  Session #2: June 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 22

              Session #3: July 8,10,12, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 20

Program Requirements:

No prior experience

Must be in good physical condition before starting the program.  Check with your doctor if you are uncertain. Must be able to swim. 

Dress for rowing in close-fitting layers (baggy clothes catch in the sliding seat wheels)

Bring a water bottle. 

Register:

Mail a check for $150/person, payable to Mid Hudson Rowing Association, to Candy Davies, 5 Brenner Ridge Rd. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569

LTR session graduates are invited to join the club for the rest of the year at a discounted rate, and enjoy coached, recreational rowing with MHRA club members. At the discretion of the coach, participation in club racing events is possible as well.

  

LEARN-TO-SCULL

We will offer two Sculling Clinics  again this year.  The program is open to any level sculler from beginner to intermediate.  Participants row in doubles primarily, although we do have some single sculls for the more adventurous.  The Sculling Clinic is coached by our very own Bill Davies.  Bill has 25 years of sculling experience, is a USRowing Level II certified coach, and a coach at the Craftsbury Sculling Center.

For more information contact Bill Davies email, or call (845) 452-2970.

2008 Calendar:

Each session is two weeks long, with six two-hour classes. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 5:30 AM and Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 7 AM.

                  Session #1: June 24, 26, 28, 29 and July 1 and 3

                  Session #2: July 8, 10, 12, 13, 15 and 17

Program Requirements:

Basic knowledge of the rowing stroke as is gained in the Learn-To-Row Program

Must be able to swim

Dress for rowing in close-fitting layers (baggy clothes catch in the sliding seat wheels)

Bring a water bottle 

Register:

Mail a check for $150/person ($125 for MHRA members), payable to Mid Hudson Rowing Association, to Bill Davies, 5 Brenner Ridge Rd. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569.  Include name, address, phone, email address and rowing experience.