Learn-to-Row
USRowing's National Learn to Row Day will be held in mid-June 2012.
We participate and will post the dates when they are available.
Our next learn to row program will begin the in September 2012. Some
general information about the program follows.
THE ANNUAL LEARN TO ROW PROGRAM
Each year the Carnegie Lake Rowing Association (CLRA) conducts a Learn-to-Row program to teach the sport of rowing to individuals with no prior sweep rowing experience. Our aim is new club members of any age who are dedicated, physically fit individuals intent on becoming competitive rowers who realize the significant time commitment this activity requires. If this is a goal for you, then we cordially invite you to apply for the Learn-to-Row Program.
• The LTR program goes from mid-September through Thanksgiving Day and offers 3 opportunities to row, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30Am-7:00AM and Sunday afternoons.
• The program is open to any individual from those in ninth grade and older (there is no upper age limit.)
• The current all-inclusive cost of the program is $300.
• We are limited to 48 individuals in the program and will hold a lottery if the applications exceed this number.
• To participate you will be required: to have a lifeguard certify that you can stay afloat in water over your head for 10 minutes; to attend the full weekend sessions in mid-September and to participate in a minimum number of sessions.
• You should be in good physical condition for your age and gender.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
It's a big commitment, and it is as rewarding as it is challenging. Makes getting up at 4:45 a.m. amazingly easy and a lot of fun.
It's hard work that rewards you with a feeling of accomplishment. It's a social activity that provides an opportunity for building new relationships. It's spiritual - I really like the lake in the early morning.
I was pleasantly surprised how organized the program was. I never expected that a group of people would have so much passion about an extra-curricular activity. I never expected to get the level of coaching that we got over the past 3 months. It was great.
I was a little surprised at how physically demanding the program is. I think it should be to achieve the desired results.
The coaches pushed us in an encouraging and patient manner bringing out our best.