YOUTH ROWING
Rowing is a pure team sport. In a boat, working together is the difference between having a good row and having a great one. At PVRC, the bonds that form in a boat continue on land. Join in grade 7 to 12 to try rowing. It may stay with you for life.
PROGRAMS
Middle School Rowing
9/5/23 - 11/4/23
7th or 8th grade, no experience required
Prerequisites:
Schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday, 6p - 7:30p
This program is for youth in grades 7 and 8 who are either a beginner with no experience, or for those who have rowed before. The focus of this program will be on learning and strengthening the understanding of fundamental rowing concepts, developing basic bodyweight strength and a healthy cardiovascular system, and of course, having fun!
Need-based scholarships available. For more information about these, please reach out to Executive Director Ben Quick at ben.quick@pvriverfront.org
High School Competitive Rowing
8/28/23 - 11/4/23
Two seasons of coached rowing or Coach's approval.
Prerequisites:
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 3:30 PM - 5:30PM plus weekend regattas
Register by August 13 to save $50. High school athletes with at least one season of previous rowing experience and the desire to train hard and compete at local and regional races are eligible to join this team. Focus for the season will be on developing technical proficiency, increasing aerobic and muscular endurance, habit formation, and team building. Athletes will be expected to attend most practices, and their participation will be assumed for all competitions. For a complete list of fall racing dates, consult our Important Dates page at https://www.pvriverfront.org/important-dates
Regatta fees, travel expenses, and racing uniforms are not included in the program price and will be assessed separately.
Need-based scholarships available. For more information about these, please reach out to Executive Director Ben Quick at ben.quick@pvriverfront.org
High School Introduction to Rowing
9/12/23 - 11/4/23
9th grade and above, no experience required.
Prerequisites:
Schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Students entering grade 9 or above, come to PVRC for a new experience and some time on the river! This program is for high school aged students with little to no prior rowing experience. Functional movement, general conditioning, technique, rowing terminology, safety, equipment handling, and having fun are the main components of this program. Participants who complete this session may then try their hand at the competitive side of the sport with our High School Competitive racing team in subsequent seasons.