Essex Rowing Club

Program Descriptions

Fall 2011

COMPETITIVE SCHEDULE

September 25, Head of the Merrimack - Methuen, MA
October 2, Textile River Regatta - Lowell, MA
October 16, New Hampshire Championship - Pembroke, NH
October 22 & 23, Head of the Charles - Boston, MA
October 30, Head of the Fish - Saratoga Springs, NY
November 6, Merrimack Chase - Methuen, MA

Youth Introductory Rowing and Coxing

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

For youth age 18 and younger with little or no experience. Athletes will be taken through a one-week introduction to the sport using a combination of indoor rowing machines, tanks, and on the water rowing.
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OPTION 1a

Dates: August 22 through August 27
Days: Monday through Saturday
Times: 3:30-4:45 PM (8:00-10:00 AM on Saturday)
Cost: $125* (may be credited to novice rowing)
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OPTION 1b

Dates: August 22 through August 27
Days: Monday through Saturday
Times: 4:45-6:00 PM (8:00-10:00 AM on Saturday)
Cost: $125* (may be credited to novice rowing)
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OPTION 2

Dates: September 19 through September 24
Days: Monday through Saturday
Times: 3:30-5:30 PM (8:00-10:00 AM on Saturday)
Cost: $125* (may be credited to novice rowing)
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* Tuition for the introductory program may be credited in full to a novice program in the same season.

Youth Novice Accelerated Rowing and Coxing

FOR ATHLETES THAT HAVE COMPLETED INTRODUCTORY ROWING

The novice program is for athletes that have completed an introductory rowing course and within their first year of rowing or coxing. This program will use an intensive and methodical approach to technical and physical development of athletes so that they may learn to move a rowing shell quickly and effectively. As athletes reach the appropriate skill level, opportunities to compete against novices atheltes from other local and regional teams will become available. Athletes rowing in the fall (and winter) should expect to have a solid foundation to begin competing regularly and succesffully in the spring season, which begins with numerous local competitions and culminates in the state and regional championships.
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Option 1

Dates: August 27 through November 6 (athletes that aren't enrolled in the Introductory week will start August 22)
Days: Tuesday through Saturday, and Monday is optional
Times: 3:30-5:30 PM, 8:00-10:00 AM on Saturdays
Cost: $850 (Cash or Check); $875 (CC or Paypal)
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Youth Novice Intramural Rowing and Coxing

The intramural novice program is for athletes that are within their first year or rowing or coxing and desire a less significant time committment. This program is focused on improving skills and reinforcing fundamental technical development, with intrasquad competitions every other week and a chance to race at the Merrimack Chase at the end of the season.
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OPTION 1

Dates: September 26 through November 6
Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Times: 3:30-5:30 PM
Cost: $375 (Cash or Check); $400 (CC or Paypal)
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OPTION 2

Dates: September 26 through November 6
Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Times: 3:30-5:30 PM
Cost: $375 (Cash or Check); $400 (CC or Paypal)
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Youth (aka Junior or Varsity) Rowing and Coxing

EXPERIENCED ATHLETES ONLY

The second of two annual competitive seasons for Essex Rowing's Junior (high school) teams, the fall will include competition at local and regional events including the Head of the Fish in Saratoga Springs, NY and the Head of the Charles in Boston, MA. Training will emphasize development of low end aerobic fitness and basic speed as well as advanced instruction in the realm of boat movement and bladework.
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Dates: August 22 through November 7
Days: Monday through Saturday
Times: 5:30-7:30 PM (weekdays); 10:00 AM-noon (Saturday)
Price*: $1325 (Cash or Check); $1375 (CC or Paypal)
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