Saskatoon Rowing Club - Learn to Row

Journey 1/ Learn-to-Row

The Saskatoon Rowing Club (SRC) hosts Learn-to-Row courses that follow Rowing Canada's Journey 1-2-3 program, with classes starting in May and continuing each month through to September. The dates change from year to year (see program schedule of yearly events), but the format remains pretty much the same. The objectives of the LTR program are to:

Introduce people of all ages to the sport of rowing
Teach basic rowing techniques
Teach basic boat handling and maintenance techniques

The Journey 1 (Learn-to-Row) program involves 8 classes with 'dryland' and 'on the water' instruction in both training boats and racing sculls. Students will also have the opportunity to practice rowing with experienced club members. Both certified coaches and experienced club members teach the classes, with a safety boat on the water during all LTR sessions.

Generally, sessions last for 1 to 1.5 hours with early morning and evening classes available.

The Learn-to-Row sessions and dates for May and June will be:

May 2007 1) Monday and Wednesday 6AM beginning May 2nd
2) Monday and Wednesday 6PM beginning May 2nd
3) Tuesday and Thursday 6AM beginning May 3rd
4) Tuesday and Thursday 6PM beginning May 3rd

June 2007 5) Monday and Wednesday 6AM beginning June 4th
6) Monday and Wednesday 6PM beginning June 4th
7) Tuesday and Thursday 6AM beginning June 5th
8) Tuesday and Thursday 6PM beginning June 5th

After completion of the Journey 1 portion of the program, students have the option of continuing to Journey 2 as novice rowers, receiving more advanced instruction, and (depending on interest and the regatta calendar) the opportunity to participate in a race.

Cost for Journey 1 is $90.00; cost for Journey 2 is an additional $90, and can also be upgraded to a regular membership.

To sign up or get more information leave a phone message at the boat house at 653-2977.

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