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To sign up for a masters team class:
1. Find the class you’d like to take below and click on “Click here to register.”2. Complete our online registration. You will have the option of paying online with your credit card or mailing in a check during the registration process.
3. Don’t forget to print out the float test and complete this off-site before your first class. SRA does not conduct float tests.
4. To cancel or change a registration, or for any other registration questions, please write help@roninregistration.com.
Adult Learn To Row Classes
Learn To Row I
This is the first class in our series of beginning classes designed for anyone who wants to learn how to row! This class will teach the fundamentals of rowing including the rowing stroke, water safety, equipment orientation, and basic land training. Class participants will learn the basic sculling stroke in boats of one, two or four people. Rowers will be encouraged to continue with the beginning program series by signing up for another “Learn to Row” class the following month. After these two beginning classes, participants will be able to choose a team rowing or sculling track- more info on this will be given during your class! All participants must complete a float test by the first day of the class. Come down and experience the graceful and powerful sport of rowing!CLICK HERE FOR THE LEARN TO ROW I CLASS SCHEDULE
Learn To Row II
This is the second class in our Learn to Row series, appropriate for adults who have taken at least one session of "Learn to Row" classes or equivalent. This class will continue teaching the fundamentals of rowing, and will focus mainly on sculling in 4 or 2 person boats. Rowers will also get exposure to both single-person sculls and some sweep rowing as part of the class program. Most practices will take place on-the-water, with some erg and land instruction also included.CLICK HERE FOR THE LEARN TO ROW II CLASS SCHEDULE
Information for New Rowers:
Float Test: The SRA float test must be completed before the first day of class. To complete, please bring the float test form found at the back of the Adult Registration Packet to any local pool with a lifeguard (i.e. YMCA, municipal pool, health club.) The lifeguard will have you jump in the pool and tread water for 10 min. Please wear shorts and a tee-shirt that you do not mind getting wet, as the lifeguard will require that you complete the test with clothes on (to simulate a boat accident.)
Sculling v Sweep Rowing: Sculling involves the use of two shorter oars, generally taking place in smaller boats (1 or 2 people.) Sweep rowing involves each rower using one longer oar, and generally takes place in larger boats (4-8 people.) Sculling classes are smaller in number, capping at 6 people. Sweep classes may have anywhere from 8-30 members per class.
What to Wear: Please come to the first day of class wearing tennis shoes, comfortable long pants (unless very warm outside), and several top layers including a tee-shirt, long-sleeved shirt and warm outer layer. Please note that our boathouse does not have heat, so dressing in warm layers will ensure a comfortable experience!
Note: The SRA office will be closed and there will
be no classes held on the following dates in 2009:
• May 23-25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
• July 4th (Independence Day holiday)
• September 5-7 (Labor Day Weekend)
• November 26-29 (Thanksgiving)
• December 25-January 1nd (Winter Holiday)
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