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Last Updated: 1 June 2009

Junior Rowing

Rowing is an amazing sport that never fails to challenge the body, mind, and soul of its participants. At Albany Rowing Center, junior rowers gain strength, perseverance, and passion for the sport as they are coached to perform their best and perhaps discover that their best far exceeds their original expectations.

Junior rowing at ARC has become very competitive at New York State Scholastic Rowing Association Championships and at the USRowing National Youth Championships and other regional and national events. Many ARC rowers participate in USRowing Olympic Selection Camps, go on to row in college and compete at national and international events.

ARC recognizes that excellence does not appear but must be fostered in each rower so that individual and team goals can be set and accomplished. Rowers of all levels, from the beginner to the experienced, are coached to reach their potential. Juniors ages 11-18 are all given the opportunity to learn to row and compete.

Modified Rowing (Mods) 

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ARC Junior rowers in 6th-8th grade may participate with the ARC Modified Team beginning in the Spring of 2009. No prior rowing experience is required. We intend to focus on the creation of a fun and safe opportunity to learn the sport of rowing and the basics of competition.   Modified Rowing is anticipated to grow, and more opportunities for competition will arise.  Until then this program may be thought of as a gateway for rowing hopefuls.

The Modified Program is a first step into competitive rowing.  Consideration of modified rowers needs and expectations will be given. Rowers will emerge with a good foundation of skill and knowledge. Highly competitive Modified Rowers (MODS) may be eligible to row on the High School Team in 8^th grade at the discretion of the Coach. Skill development in MODS will emphasize safety, technique, coordination, synchronization, flexibility, balance and strength.

Spring Season: 3/30/09-5/30/09             Practice: M-TH 4-6PM

Regattas: Friday Afternoons       Fees - Rowers: $310 Coxswains: $100

High School Rowing

High School rowers, from Novice to Varsity, will row competitively in the Spring and Fall. Non-competitive rowing is an option only in summer. Competitive rowers are divided into appropriate groups and boats based on their performance, erg times and commitment levels. Each group will focus on developing technique and fitness. 

All rowers in their first year of rowing are novice rowers. These rowers work on improving technique, erg scores and general fitness. Novices row in some competitive regattas. Rowers are assessed regularly and evaluated for moving into the Varsity group. The Varsity group includes those who have achieved criteria set by the head coach, including reaching competitive erg scores, skill levels and commitment levels. This group will practice six times a week and compete at regional and national championships. 

Coxswains - ARC also offers students the opportunity to learn coxswain skills. The coxswain is an essential part of sweep rowing, as essential as the rowers themselves. The job of the coxswain is to steer the boat, help the crew keep the cadence, calls out instructions and the stroke rating. The coxswain must be a good communicator.

Spring Season: 3/16/09-5/30/09        Practice: M-Fr 4-6:15 PM Sat 9-11AM

Regattas: See Schedule         Fees - Rowers: $475 Coxswains: $100 

Questions

Donna Quinn (Holloway) Junior Program Coordinator
(518) 479-0469 -dquinn5@nycap.rr.com

Drue Spallholz Head Coach
(518) 312-7485 - druespalz@hotmail.com