Purpose:
- To allow those student/athletes who have not been a part of the program an opportunity to try rowing and learn the basics in a less competitive and relaxed atmosphere
- For experienced team members to improve their skills and rowing technique while maintaining their fitness level
Who can join:
This years program is open to any Central High School athlete (new or returning) interested in rowing.
Commitment / Practice schedule: (updated 8/28/09)
- Practice sessions will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
- The fall season will start on Wednesday, September 9th and continue until the end of October.
- We understand that some athletes are involved in other school related activities such as marching band or other sports. The fall season is NOT mandatory and therefore each athlete can determine their level of commitment. The more practices that are attended, the more the athlete will be prepared for the Spring season which starts in March. (As marching band practices on Tuesday nights, we do not expect those members to attend rowing practice on the same night.)
- Participation in fall rowing WILL NOT affect the opportunity for an athlete to compete for a position on the team during the Spring Season. All athletes will be given the same opportunity in the Spring including potential new team members.
2009 Competitions:
- We have scheduled a few competitive opportunities to race. There will be (2) "Head Races", where the boats compete against each other while "on the clock". Each boat crosses the starting line on 10 second intervals and race against each other and the clock. These races are typically 3 to 4 thousand meters in length. One race will be at the Grand Rapids Rowing Club and the other will be at the Forest Hills Boathouse.
FHC Head Race, Saturday, October 10, 2009
GRRA Head Race, Saturday, October 24, 2009
Please click here for more details about the racing opportunities
Cost:
- We will be asking for a donation of $100 to participate in the fall rowing program. This cost will cover all practice and competitive opportunities and covers our expenses to run the program.
(Please note that FHC Rowing will never turn down an athlete for financial reasons)
How do I sign-up?
- Please complete the forms for Fall 2009 located on the Forms Page that will be linked here soon and either bring them to practice on your first night or mail it to Fall Rowing c/o Forest Hills Central Rowing, P.O. Box 960, Ada, MI 49301
- All practices will be held at the Forest Hills Boathouse.
- For questions, please send an email to admin@fhccrew.org and someone will contact you within 24 hours.
- ALL ATHLETES MUST have a current FHPS Physical form on file with the athletic office prior to participation.
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