Summer Crew
Summer Crew is a great way to learn to row, build your skills, stay in shape and have fun! Alexandria Crew Boosters offers a variety of five-week, summer rowing programs at the Dee Campbell Rowing Center.
Sessions for Youth Novice and Intermediate sweep rowing and sculling, and Adult Novice sweep rowing, begin June 25, 2012 and run through August 4, 2012. Registration and swim test are on June 23, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the boathouse, 1 Madison Street. The registration forms are located at the end of this page. Here are the programs for 2012:
Youth Novice Sweep
schedule: 7:15 am – 9:00 am weekdays -- Monday thru Friday
eligibility: rising 8th to 12th grader – no
experience needed
fee: $175
description: Novice Sweep, which means one
oar per rower, is a learn-to-row program for students in the 8th through
12th grades. Rowers are grouped by age and ability, and learn the basics
of rowing in 8-person shells.
Youth Intermediate Sweep
schedule: 7:00 am – 8:45 am weekdays -- Monday thru Friday
eligibility: rising 9th grader – one competitive
season of rowing
fee: $175
description: Intermediate Sweep focuses on
building rowing skills and technique, as well as strength and endurance.
Youth Sculling
schedule: 6:45 am – 7:45 am weekdays -- Monday thru Friday
eligibility: two competitive spring seasons
of rowing
fee: $200
description: Youth Sculling, where each rower
uses two oars, is for high school students with experience
sculling or experience in a varsity-level 8 or 4. Scullers will row
in quads, doubles and singles,
Adult Novice Sweep - Session 1
schedule: 6:00 am – 7:30 am Monday, Wednesday & Friday
eligibility: no experience needed
fee: $250
Adult Novice Sweep - Session 2
schedule: 6:00 am – 7:30 am Tuesday &
Thursday -- 7:00 am – 8:30 am Saturday
eligibility: $250
fee: To Be Announced
description: For adults of all ages who want
to learn the basics and the beauty of rowing.
Program Requirements: All participants must submit a signed waiver form, must certify to or pass a swim test and must register in person.
Blue Plains Sprints: The summer season ends with a bang at our summer regatta, the Blue Plains Sprints. The Sprints will be held on the last Saturday, 7:00 am to 9:00 am at the Dee Campbell Rowing Center, where everyone gets a chance to race.
FAQ's
1. Can I miss registration day or up to a week of the program?
Yes! We prefer in-person registration, but if you cannot make it on
June 26 you can send in your registration form with a friend, or bring your forms on the first day of practice or upon your
return. We will accept registrations for the first week or until our
program is full. The programs are meant to be fun and not super
competitive. A week missed is no big deal (just let your coach know!)
but we cannot offer refunds for missed sessions.
2. Which program is appropriate for a high school rower?
Sculling is for experienced/varsity rowers to learn how to
scull or work on their current skills. Intermediate Sweep is for rowers
who have at least one competitive year (spring racing season). Novice
Sweep is
for
brand new rowers.
3. Can rowers
from other school participate?
Yes! Rowers can be from any school system and still participate in our
program.
4.
Do I need a swim test or physical?
Adult rowers can sign a waiver for themselves attesting that they can swim and
are healthy enough to participate. Youth Intermediate rowers must have a swim test
and physical on file with their school. We do not need a copy of
physicals or swim tests. Youth rowers need their parents to sign a
waiver that they are healthy enough to participate in this sport.
Novice Youth rowers will be required to take a swim test. We will offer swim tests on Saturday, June 25 at 1:00 pm at Chinquapin Recreation Center on King St. next to TC Williams high school. Parents may also sign swim test cards if they have seen their child complete 2 laps (100m) and tread water for 2 minutes, only for those participants who cannot make the swim test or any make-ups offered.
For more information, contact Pete Stramese or Mercedes Kiss.
