Rowing is an amazing sport that never fails to challenge the body, mind, and soul of its participants. At Albany Rowing Center rowers of any age 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.

ARC has evolved into a rowing club that is competitive at the New York State Championships and has been represented at the USRowing National Youth Championships for the past six years. Many ARC rowers go on to row in college and have competed at national levels.

ARC recognizes that excellence does not appear but rather must be fostered in each rower so that as a 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.

Groups

ARC junior rowers fall under one of five groups. The competitive groups are novice, competitive, and Varsity. There is also a non-competitive group, as well as coxswains.

Novices

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.

Available spring, summer, and fall.

Competitive

The competitive team is divided into appropriate groups and boats based on their performance, erg times and commitment levels. Each group enters competitions with a focus on developing technique and fitness. Rowers are assessed regularly and evaluated for moving into the Varsity group.

Available spring, summer, and fall.

Varsity

The Varsity Group is those who have achieved criteria set by the head coach, including reaching competitive erg scores, skill levels and commitment levels. This group practices at least six times a week and competes at regional and national championships.

Available spring, summer, and fall.

Non-Competitive

Non-competitive rowers will practice with the competitive rowers on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Available summer and fall only.

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. The fee for coxswain is $50 per season or $115 for the year. Coxswains will not row.

Available spring, summer, and fall.

Practice Times

Spring Season

March 17 - June 1, 2008

Practice is held from Monday - Friday from 4:15 - 6:30 p.m. for all rowers. Varsity rowers and those who aspire to be varsity rowers will also practice on Saturday morning from 7 - 9 a.m.

Summer Season

June 3 - August 10, 2008

The first three weeks of the season (6/3-6/21) most schools are in session, so practice will still be held from 4:15 - 6:30 p.m. for all rowers. Varsity rowers and those who aspire to be varsity rowers will also practice on Saturday morning from 7 - 9 a.m.

Beginning on June 23, team members may row from 7 - 9 a.m. Monday to Saturday or 4 - 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. Because we recognize that morning rowers may want to take advantage of the extra time for serious training, there is no extra charge to row a second session during the Developmental Clinic.

Summer non-competitive rowers may row in the afternoon developmental clinic.

Fall Season

September 2 - October 31, 2008

Practice is held from Monday - Friday from 4:15 - 6:30 p.m. for all rowers. Varsity rowers and those who aspire to be varsity rowers will also practice on Saturday morning from 7 - 9 a.m.

Coach

Steve Knapp

Questions

Donna Quinn Holloway
President, Parents of Albany Rowing Kids
(518) 479-0469
dquinn5@nycap.rr.com

Registration

Mail completed registration forms with payment to:
Albany Rowing Center
PO Box 857
Albany, NY 12201-0857

Download:
Application Form
Parent/Rower Handbook