“The adult rowing program strives to foster healthy living in a fun team environment,” says club organizer Gene Kininmonth. “The sessions generally will run for two months at a time and are suitable for new and experienced rowers alike. All rowers will typically have the opportunity to participate in races at Oak Hollow Lake and out of state.”
Format: Participants with no prior experience will start with a learn-to-row format. As technique and stamina improve, a more competitive format will be adopted. Experienced rowers will row together in boat orders as assigned by the coaches. For safety reasons, participants must be confident swimmers. In addition to rowing, participants will be expected to serve on occasions as coxswains, the member of the crew that steers the boat and makes the calls.
Dates and Times: Participants may sign up for either weekday or weekend sessions or Unlimited. These are the typical days and times.
Weekday Session (PM): Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Weekend Sessions: Saturday mornings 7:15am – 9am and Sunday afternoons 4:30pm – 6pm.
Unlimited Sessions: participants can attend all of the above sessions for a slightly higher price.
Attire: Tee shirt, form-fitting shorts, and flip-flops are usual attire. Loose fitting shorts will likely catch in the “slide” (where the rowing seat moves back and forth in the boat). Bring a water bottle too! Sunglasses are good.
Cost: typically around $195 per rower for two months (16 sessions or more). No partial refund for missed sessions or weather related cancellations. However, you can make up a missed class in a different time slot. Check with your company’s wellness program for full or partial reimbursement.
More Info: Call Gene at 257-9009 or email contact@highpointrowing.com
