Programs & Registration
Registration for Session 3 is open!
Session 3 is a 6-week session running Monday, July 25th to Sunday, September 4th. We will be offering learn-to-row, rec/resumer/novice sweep, intermediate/advanced sweep, learn-to-scull, and novice/intermediate/advanced sculling. We do have some flexibility for adding classes if there is enough demand (such as for morning sculling during the week).
We’re also hoping to organize some uncoached group sculling on Saturday afternoons. Rowers without their own boats can arrange for boat rental through rentals@rochesterboatclub.org and we’ll add some tabs to the session doc for indicating participation. Doubles and quads are also an option.
We will be offering volume discounts in addition to early bird discounts. Early bird discount is available until Friday, July 22nd at midnight. Discounts will be automatically applied. We are pleased to report that our per-class fees have not increased, and are effectively lower than last year, when we were not able to offer discounts.
IMPORTANT: Please note that we are still requiring vaccination for those participating in team boats or indoor rowing, based on guidelines from USRowing.
For questions regarding our programming, please email us at registrations@rochesterboatclub.org.
Current session doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SXRx77l8Psxg-pUqjULGHAmQ-pGqlGsEM5neIlv8HGc/edit?usp=sharing
Schedule of classes for OTW Session 3:
Mon 5:30-7:30am – Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Scull
Mon 5:45-7:45pm – Rec/Resumer/Novice Sweep
Mon 6-8pm – Intermediate/advanced sweep
Tue 6-8pm – Learn-to-Scull/Novice/Intermediate/Advanced sculling
Wed 6-8pm – Rec/Intermediate/advanced sweep
Thu 6-8pm – Learn-to-row + Rec/Resumer/Novice sweep
Fri 5:30-7:30am – Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Scull
Fri 9-11am – Experienced sculling
Sat 8-10am – Learn-to-row + Rec/Resumer/Novice sweep
Sat 10:15am-12:15pm – Intermediate/advanced sweep
Sat afternoon – group sculling (not a class)
Sun 8-10am – Intermediate/advanced sculling
Sun 10am-12pm – Learn-to-Scull/Novice sculling
Coaches
We are delighted to have the following coaching staff: Zoe Zapel (Head Coach), Frank Sankey, Andrew Shea, Megan Kilmartin, Steve Rappaport, Giva Lopes-Little, Carrie Hoey, Gordon Lubimir, Nick Hannon.
Learn-to-Row Sweep — 6 Weeks (7/25–9/4) — Thu, Sat
This class is intended for those with no prior rowing experience. The first class, on Thursday July 28th 6-8pm, will be at the Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center (PIRC), for ALL learn-to-row participants for this session (both Thursday and Saturday classes), and is at no charge. Thursday class fee has been pro-rated to account for this. See below for class dates.
Thursday Learn-To-Row 6pm – 8pm [ThLTR]
$120.00
No Seats Available
First class with all LTR participants: Thursday 7/28, 6-8pm
Location: Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center, 2800 Clover St.
On-the-water class dates: 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1
Location: RBC Boathouse, 10 Liftbridge Ln., Fairport
No Seats Available
Saturday Learn-to-Row 8am – 10am [SaLTR]
$144.00
No Seats Available
First class with all LTR participants: Thursday 7/28, 6-8pm
Location: Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center, 2800 Clover St.
On-the-water class dates: 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3
Location: RBC Boathouse, 10 Liftbridge Ln., Fairport
No Seats Available
Rec/Resumer/Novice Sweep — 6 Weeks (7/25–9/4) — Mon, Wed (Rec only), Thu, Sat
These classes are intended for the following groups:
- Recreational rowers who value rowing primarily for the overall wellness and team aspect, as well as staying fit and mentally stimulated
- Rowers returning to the sport after time away
- Rowers in their first year of rowing (“novices”) — note that USRowing’s definition of “novice” with respect to regattas is different from the one we use for our classes
The primary goal for these classes is to have a good row, at relatively low rates, and to improve technique and fitness. Novice rowers will be promoted to intermediate/advanced classes when the coaches determine that they’ve achieved an appropriate skill level.
Rec rowers only are also welcome to join the Wednesday evening class!
Intermediate/Advanced Sweep — 6 Weeks (7/25–9/4) — Mon, Wed, Sat
These classes are intended for rowers of intermediate-to-advanced skill level. Rowers should expect a focus on technique and physical fitness. Boating and practice plans will take into account different skill levels and goals. There will be some regatta line-ups formed within these classes, so if you are interested in participating in regattas at a “masters” level, these are the classes to join!
Learn-to-Scull/Novice Scull — 6 Weeks (7/25–9/4) — Mon (Nov), Tue, Fri (Nov), Sun
For rowers new to sculling or in their first year of sculling. You must have completed a season of sweep rowing to sign up for learn-to-scull.
For novice scullers only (no learn-to-scull)
Intermediate/Advanced Sculling — 6 Weeks (7/25–9/4) — Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
This class is intended for those with prior on-the-water sculling experience, including those interested in competing in regattas.
“Register to Sub/Single Row”
Use the following $0 product to register to sub or to do single rows if not registered for a class.
Register to sub [RegSub]
$0.00
If you are not able to commit to a class for the current session, but would like to volunteer to sub, or to do approved make-ups from a previous session, please use this product to ‘register’, so we can make sure you are properly waivered. Subbing is contingent on coach approval, and does not guarantee that you will be boated.
Single Rows
Single rows are available to experienced rowers. Add your name to the tab for the class(es) you would like to attend, noting ‘SR’ after your name. The Daily Row Coordinator or coach will shade your name green if there is space for you in the class.
Session 2 Single Row [S2SRow]
$25.00
Description
Single Rows are contingent on coach approval, as space is limited.