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Summer 2010 CHICAGO YOUTH ROWING CAMPS You've never rowed, but you'd love to try it. Sign up for our Learn-to-Row summer day camps. All sessions are ideal for those looking for a low-impact, cardiovascular team sport. You’ll have fun learning the basics of the sport and improve your overall fitness level and you’ll meet other teenagers from all over the Chicago area! The Chicago Rowing Foundation offers a completely beginner-based rowing program for teens 12-17. You will learn the essentials of sweep rowing (one oar per person) with training on land on rowing machines and on the water in boats on the Chicago River. The focus is on basic rowing skills and terms, with an emphasis on learning how to row as a crew of 8. Camp is led by the LPJ Chicago coaching staff, directed by Head Coach Mike Wallin. All coaches are former collegiate athletes, including national champions and former national team members. Camp sessions this summer are: Session 1 Tuesday June 15 –Friday 25, weekdays Level I camp, 9 am – 2 pm Session 2 Tuesday July 6-Friday July 16, weekdays Level I and Level II camps, 9 am – 2 pm Please note that camps begin on Tuesdays and run 9 weekdays through the following Friday. Fees are for the entire session and are not pro-ratable. Level II camp may culminate in participation at the Chicago Sprints Regatta in Lincoln Park lagoon and lead into competitive high school level sweep programs during the school year. In general, the daily camp schedule is: 9:15-25- stretch 9:25-45- body circuit 9:50-10:30 on land rowing on machines 10:30-11:00 boat down to the water. 11- 12 lunch 12:00-1:45 on water rowing in boat(s) 1:45-2:00 cleanup and put boat(s) away Cost per session is $ 500. LOCATION: The Frances K. Mennone and Bruce H. Smith floating boathouse in the “back” (quiet) channel of the Chicago River at North Avenue and Kingsbury St. (enter from the Old Navy parking lot). WHAT TO BRING: Typical athletic gear is all that is required, as long as it is not too baggy. (Baggy clothing can get caught in the movable seats of both the boats and the rowing machines). Please wear gym shoes, not sandals. Bring a lunch and a water bottle (one quart at least). SAFETY INFORMATION: We are serious about safety and strictly adhere to the safety regulations established by our sport’s governing body, the US Rowing Association. We row rain or shine as long as there is no danger of lightning. If storms do occur the camp can easily move indoors for continued training on rowing machines. REGISTER: Download the forms and find out more information here. Contact: |
