The Baltimore Rowing Club -- Programs -- Novice

The Introduction to Rowing program teaches basic rowing skills to people who want to learn how to row. This program attracts people from all age groups, genders, and skill levels. Whether you rowed a long time ago and want to get back onto the water, or have never before touched a rowing oar or boat, this class class will get you on your way!

Duration

BRC offers Introduction to Rowing classes three times a year: spring, summer, and fall.

Each Introduction to Rowing class is 2 weeks long. Practices meet three days a week within the two week period. This class is designed to give the individual a brief introduction to the sport of rowing.

For those individuals that desire to learn more BRC offers, Rowing I . This class begins at the completion of Introduction to Rowing . This class will meet for 5 weeks.

Both classes will meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, and Saturday mornings from 8:00am until 10:00am. For the Spring Introduction to Rowing session the class will meet on Sunday April 10th instead of April 9th, all other days will follow the regular class schedule.

At the end of each Rowing I session, we hold a breakfast and "scratch regatta" so that all BRC members can welcome you to the club (and to the thrill of racing down the river against another crew)!

Students who are at least twelve (12) years of age encouraged to join the junior novice program, where they will learn how to row and race with other middle and high school students.

Season Schedule

April 2012 Introduction to Rowing
Saturday March 31, 2012
Saturday April 14, 2012

$100 · Register

April 2012 Rowing I
Tueaday April 17, 2012
Saturday May 19, 2012

$200 · Register

June 2012 Introduction to Rowing
Saturday June 2, 2012
Saturday June 16, 2012

$100 · Register

June 2012 Rowing I
Tueaday June 19, 2012
Saturday July 21, 2012

$200 · Register

July 2012 Introduction to Rowing
Saturday July 23, 2012
Saturday August 4, 2012

$100 · Register

Class Schedule Introduction to Rowing/Rowing I April PDF

Terms & Conditions: Because of the limited availability of class seats, cancellations will only be accepted until two weeks prior to the start of classes; no refunds will be given after that time. Refunds will be given in the form of checks, minus a service fee of $25. As with all of our programs, there is a $25 service charge for any checks returned upaid.

Please note that the first class is at the tanks at Roland Park Country School.

Roland Park Country School 5207 Roland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21210 Map

Useful Information for the New Rower

Glossary of Rowing Terms PDF

Shell and Oar Nomenclature PDF

Rowing Machine (ie Erg) Excercises Video

How to do a Rowing Stroke Excercise on an Erg Video

Baltimore Rowing Club Race Day Final 2009 Video

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Q&A

How many people register for each class?: We limit each class size to 20 people. This allows for appropriate training and learning. Each class is a mix of various age groups from both genders. Each class also has varying degrees of rowing experience, from former rowers to individuals that have never rowed.

How many times a week do you meet?: For both the Introduction to Rowing and Rowing I classes meet three times a week: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00am until 8:00pm, and Saturday mornings from 8:00am until 10:00am.

Where does the class meet?: At the boathouse. The address for the boathouse is: 3301 Waterview Ave, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230. Ample free parking is available on site. When attending practices, please walk around the base of the building and enter the boathouse through side of the building facing the water.

How many coaches teach the program?: Two USRA-certified coaches teach each Introduction to Rowing and Rowing I class.

What if I am unable to attend all the days in a week, or have to miss a few days?: That is ok. We encourage people to attend as many as possible to provide for continuum of learning. However, the skill-sets learned are basic and are learned by repetition and a few days missed in between will not drastically affect your learning.; The coaches usually have extra sessions for eager learners and for those who may have missed a class or two to catch up. Our emphasis is for you to learn and to provide you with as much possible water time to learn.

What happens after I graduate from Rowing I program?: After the sessions are completed, the Rowing I graduates are encouraged to sign up for our Open Sweep program. This program is geared towards further skill building for sweep rowing. Please go to the Open Sweep program description to get more details

What do I need to bring for the first day of class?: All rowing equipment -- oars, boats, etc. -- will be provided by the club.; The following items are recommended:
T-shirts, shorts, and a good pair of socks; moisture-wicking fabrics are the best choice.
Shoes or sandals. The boats are equipped with rowing shoes; your own shoes are taken off and stored in the boat while rowing.
A bottle of Water or sport drink for hydration.
Any medications you need, especially inhalers.
Gym bag, to store belongings, an extra set of socks and clothes, etc.
Small lock to keep your belongings secured in our lockers.
The first class will also provide further details on what you can and cannot bring.; The first class will also provide further details on what you can and cannot bring.

I need more information.: Contact the membership chair, Emily Hofler.

Continuing Rowers

After graduating from Rowing I program, new rowers are invited to continue their Baltimore RC membership through the rest of the season (and beyond). Our continuing membership is prorated depending on your graduating class, Rowing I graduates are absorbed into the Open sweep program.

Continuing membership for spring, summer, and fall graduates will start immediately after the end of your novice class and last through the rest of the season.

Spring Rowing I - Continuing Membership

$475 · Register

The Small Print: When paying registration dues by check, a $25 service charge applies to any checks returned unpaid.

Rowing Programs : Introduction to Rowing

Please note that the first class is at the tanks at Roland Park Country School.