Youth Power Camp Scheduled for August 1-5

Oak Hollow Lake: High Point Rowing Club will host a one-week Power Camp for Triad area high school students, who have already competed one year in another sport. This fast-paced one-week camp is designed for students seeking to ultimately play an NCAA sport in college and earn a potential scholarship. (Statistics)

NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN ROWING IS REQUIRED.

High Point's youth eight at the Clemson Sprints regatta in South Carolina.
High Point’s youth eight at the Clemson Sprints regatta in South Carolina.

During each session, participants will learn the fundamentals of rowing. Potential rowers will learn about the sport, equipment, and terminology, as well as the training required to compete on a collegiate varsity rowing squad. All athletes will participate in both land and water workouts.

“This is a focussed one week clinic. Students will learn what it takes to get a scholarship into a university like Harvard, Princeton or Carolina and how to best position themselves for success,” says chief coach Gene Kininmonth, who previously coached at the University of Southern California.

Kininmonth says that many high school students reach their maximum potential in other sports and realize they are just not going to reach the levels needed to play in college or perhaps have been injured and unable to continue other sports. “Rowing is the perfect sport for these talented athletes to transfer to because the sport is largely injury free and the opportunities to compete in college are so great.”

• No experience necessary
• Learn teamwork & camaraderie
• Develop insights into the college recruiting process
• Largest and most successful youth rowing program in the Triad

Dates & Times:  

Monday, August 1
7:15am – 11:00am at ‘The Erg Room’ at 124C Wade Street, Jamestown.

Tuesday through Friday:
7:15am-9:15am at Oak Hollow Lake at 3700 Waterview Road, High Point.

Cost: $110 which must be paid by check in advance (includes a crew T-shirt) – No refunds.

Register: Register here and click here for directions. Space for this rowing camp is limited so participants are advised to register early to avoid disappointment. All students should be confident swimmers for safety and a parent must sign the Waiver and Swim form, which can be downloaded on the Registration page.

More Info: High Point Youth Rowing Program in the News
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