Sign Up for Class
1. Choose a class below, then click on the appropriate button to link to the registration page. Member and Non-Member, or other pricing options may apply. If you don’t see the button below, registration is not yet available.
2. While registering you will have the option of paying online with your credit card or sending a check to our mailing address.
3. For registration questions, cancellations or changes, submit an email to help.
Pass the Float Test
1. New rowers must pass a Float Test prior to rowing, and returning rowers must re-test every five years (not necessary for Winter Conditioning classes).
2. SRA does not conduct tests, so follow instructions on the Float Test Form to identify a location, complete the test, and obtain lifeguard signature.
3. Bring your signed form to the first day of class, or send to our mailing address.
Competitive Sculling
This class is for the upper-intermediate to advanced sculler who wants to become more competitive. The class will focus on incorporating a pre-designed training plan intended to prepare rowers for upcoming races. The workouts are challenging, aiming to increase both aerobic and anaerobic endurance. Participation in regattas is not mandatory, but is highly encouraged! Prerequisites: you must have completed at least two intermediate-level sculling classes or equivalent. Rowers who have questions regarding their ability level should contact the coach directly at theresa.knakal.
| Competitive Sculling- SUMMER 2010 | PREREQUISITE: Intermediate Sculling or equivalent | ||||
| Coach: Theresa Knakal & Simon Williams | |||||
| Saturdays | 7:00a – 9:00a | July 10-July 31 | Session I | ||
| Saturdays | 7:00a – 9:00a | Aug 7-Aug 28 | Session II | ||
| Saturdays | 7:00a – 9:00a | Sept 11-Oct 2 | Session III | ||
| Saturdays | 7:00a – 9:00a | Oct 9-Nov 13 | Session IV- Extended Racing Session | ||
Intermediate Sculling
This course is designed for rowers who have some rowing experience (at least LTRI and LTRII) and are looking to further develop their small-boat sculling skills. Classes will be small in size and will focus on rowing in 1xs and 2xs. Rowers should expect to improve both technical bladework, body positioning and fitness. Rowers are encouraged to take several sessions of this series to become comfortable with small-boat rowing. Rowers leaving this class may be interested in SRA membership (independent rowing) or moving up to the Saturday morning competitive sculling classes.
| Intermediate Sculling Classes | PREREQUISITE: Learn to Row II or equivalent | ||||
| Coach: Elise Kelly | |||||
| Sunday | 6:00a-8:00a | July 25-Aug 29 | Session I | ||
SRA Member Checkouts- FREE
SRA will offer several sculling checkouts this summer for new members to SRA! Checkouts are required for all new members, and reccommended for returning members each year. Checkouts take place at the SRA Boathouse and are free to SRA members. Checkouts cover all essential member information as well as a boathouse tour, safety review and more. The checkout dates are as follows:
| SRA Member Checkouts | PREREQUISITE: For SRA Members | ||||
| Coach: TBD | |||||
| Tuesday | 6:30p – 7:30p | July 13 | |||
| Saturday | 9:00a-10:00a | July 24 | |||
| Tuesday | 6:30p – 8:30p | Aug 3 | |||
| Saturday | 9:00a-10:00a | Aug 14 | |||
SRA is encouraging scullers to use a fannypack flotation device. Here is a sample of one. Please feel free to look around for better prices.
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!
