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Winter 2010 Boating Class Schedule Outdoor Recreation Junior Rowing Pre-Season Junior Learn to Row-480-350-8069-This
session will give athletes a chance to learn some of the basics of rowing before
you join the team. Take the Learn to Row class and find out if rowing is for
you. Float test will be held on 1/9 at 9am at Kiwanis Recreation Center.
Fee: $75.00 Tempe Town Lake Junior Rowing Team-480-350-8069-Join
the junior team and develop your rowing skills in a team sport environment. The
first year focuses on learning basic rowing technique and rowing fitness and
participants will be eligible for our local race in October. The varsity rowers
will fine tune their skills and prepare for races around the country. Open
enrollment from January-February 12th. Fee: $615 Adult Rowing Rowers 18 years and older are eligible for classes in three skill levels. Beginners: Learn to Row and Learn to Scull. Individuals are introduced to the basics of rowing and sculling. Learn to Row is a pre-requisite for Learn to Scull. Experienced: Open Rowing and Sculling focuses on rowing for fitness and technical growth with an option of racing at local and regional regattas. Competitive Racing: Competitive Rowing is for those who have had one or more years of rowing experience and some racing experience. This group focuses on competitive rowing and competing in local, regional and national regattas. No Class March 6th for the Desert Sprints Regatta Adult Learn to Row-480-350-8069-Designed
exclusively for first time rowers, this course will introduce the basics of
rowing. Safety, boat handling, proper rowing technique and initial fitness
development are stressed. Participants must be able to pass the 10 minute float
test and have a basic level of fitness. The first class meets the Kiwanis
Recreation Center for the float test and safety video presentation.
**Attendance of the first three classes is mandatory.**. Adult Learn to Scull-This class
will teach the student the skills required to row in a boat (called a single
scull) on their own. It is designed for people
with no sculling experience. First day of class meets at the marina.
Prerequisite: Learn to Row. Adult Open Rowing and Sculling:
This session brings all experienced rowers together. This course is taught by a
staff of coaches for the multiple skill and fitness levels. Sweep rowers and
scullers will be rowing along side each other with an opportunity to try either
discipline.
This class is designed for recreational rowers and competitive athletes. Open
Rowing and Sculling allows open enrollment, call 480-350-8069 for info.
Prerequisite: LTR for Sweep Rowing; Learn to Scull for Scullers, plus Instructor
approval. Competitive Rowing Program-
Designed with the serious competitive athlete in mind. Rowers are taught racing
techniques, strategy and boat speed development. This class will be building
toward a competitive national racing schedule. Prerequisite: One year plus
rowing experience, with some racing experience. Fee: $399 Erg Fitness-Join this class with
an interactive instructor who will lead you through the workout and hop off the
erg to work with you on technique too! While there will be mixed experience
levels in the class, the workouts will be tailored to the individual. No
experience necessary! Come try one of the best workouts around. Fee: $60 Moon Light Kayak-Paddle in the
moonlight! Enjoy the moon and stars around Tempe Town Lake. No experience
necessary. Bring clothes you don’t mind getting wet, a towel, and dry clothes
and prepare to howl at the moon. Kayaks, equipment and PFDs will be provided.
Must be 18 years or older to participate. Fee: $30 per person. Please register
in advance at
www.tempe.gov/brochure. If you have your own boat, please call 480-350-8069
for pricing. Moon Light Kayak on Valentine’s Day-Bring
your date to the lake this Valentine’s day and enjoy the peaceful waters as you
navigate Tempe Town Lake under the stars! Fee:$30 Please register in advance at
www.tempe.gov/brochure Paddling Fitness-Program will
include stretching, warm up and fitness exercises which will be specific to
paddling. There will be coaching, a focus on your paddle stroke and on-the-water
training in kayaks which help with your next river or lake kayaking adventure.
Bring your own boat or use one from our fleet. PFD’s are mandatory for this
class and if you don’t have one, we will supply them. Fee: $60 Tempe Town Lake Rowing Club -This program is designed for advanced rowers to be able to row (singles and doubles only) on Town Lake during non-program hours. Once joining the club, rowers will be able to check out equipment during Club Rowing times and train on their own. Coordinator permission and a successful re-entry test on file will be prerequisites. Club Fee: $50/year and rowing fee $15/month. Contact the boating department at 480-350-8069 to register. 18yrs+ T/W/TH/F 1/11 5:30–7:30am
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