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Adult Rowing League 2012 registration now open
March 13, 2012
Registration, race dates and all the other details about the 2012 Adult Rowing League at the ORC are now on the web site.
You can find everything you need to know here.
You can register for the 2012 Adult Rowing League season here.
Adult Rowing League 2012
February 16, 2012
The Adult Rowing League (ARL) takes place on weekday evenings in June (practices) and July (race nights!).
Upon registering to practice on either -Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights, you are assigned to a crew and a coach. Let us know when you register if there are others you wish to row with. Practices are held weekly during the month of June (Tuesdays or Wednesdays or Thursdays at 18:00h). Practices will be designed to get you ready for July race nights! They will include dry land and on the water lessons to teach you rowing basics including safety, terminology and proper form.
In July, all crews meet on Thursday evenings (18:00h) for races. There are some 200 rowers at the boathouse! Races are 800m in length, running in front of the boathouse from Parliament Hill to the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge. An announcer calls the races, the BBQ is on and the bar is open.
Race nights are all about fun!
ARL Schedule
Thursday, May 17th - Meet Your Crew Night - A chance to meet your crews and coaches, pick up your shirts and ask questions of the Organizing Committee, ORC Head Coach and ARL Coaches. Dress: casual/business.
May 22, 23 or 24 - MANDATORY Introductory Week - You and your crew will meet on your requested practice night to learn about the ORC, the boats (how to carry them, how to put them in the water), on land and on water training. You will also go through the mandatory club safety process. Every rower is required to do this before getting in a boat. Dress: sportswear.
Practices: This is where the real fun starts! Each week, on your requested night, you will meet your crew for practices.
Tuesday ARL meet on May 29 and June 5, 12 and 19
Wednesday ARL meet on May 30 and June 6, 13 and 20
Thursday ARL meet on May 31 and June 7, 14 and 21
Rain Week: June 26, 27 and 28 (NOTE: These practice nights are ONLY for crews who missed a practice due to inclement weather. It is NOT for additional practices.)
Race Nights! All crews meet on Thursday nights ONLY, for some friendly competition. Bring your family and friends to cheer you on and partake in the club BBQ each week.
Races will be held on July 5, 12, 19 and 26.
Equipment and supplies: Crew t-shirt is provided. Water bottles are recommended. Dress for the weather in snug, comfortable sports clothing, including socks, running shoes and hat. Rings are uncomfortable so we recommend leaving jewellery at home.
Participants must be 18 years or older.
Previous experience required: NONE
Cost: $240
Please watch www.ottawarowingclub.com for updates, news and important information.
For further information contact: arl@ottawarowingclub.com |
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Rowing for the summer - 2012
February 16, 2012
If you love rowing and want to share your experience with family or friends then let people know about ORCs instructional programs. Programs are available for beginners and experienced rowers see below. The best way to promote ORCs programs is through word of mouth. Please pass on your passion!
Adult Rowing League
Adult Rowing League still has room!
The Adult Rowing League (ARL) takes place on weekday evenings in June (practices) and July (race nights!).
Upon registering to practice on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights, you are assigned to a crew, a boat and a coach. Practices are held weekly during the month of June (Tuesdays or Wednesdays or Thursdays at 18:00h).
In July, all crews meet on Thursday evenings (18:00h) for races - some 200 rowers! Races are 800m in length, running in front of the boathouse from Parliament Hill to the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge. An announcer calls the races, the BBQ is on and the bar is open. Race nights are all about fun!
Participants must be 18 years or older. No previous rowing experience required.
For further information contact: arl@ottawarowingclub.com
Learn to Row
You don't need any previous experience to take the ORC's learn-to-row course. It starts with learning safety on the water, details about your boat and oars and instruction on technique on our rowing machines in the club house and dockside rowing simulator. You are on the water in your second class in an eight, learning how to balance a boat and then how to move it through the water as a crew.Sessions typically run Mon-Wed-Fri -Mon -Wed and start May 24th, June 6th, June 20th, July 4th, July 18th, August 2nd and August 15th.
For further information contact: arl@ottawarowingclub.com
Youth Camp
Youth, age 12-17, learn to row or improve existing skills in a fun and safe environment on the Ottawa River! Weeklong sessions run through the summer starting Monday, June 27th. Campers row, learn water safety, boat rigging and maintenance and participate in other fun outdoor activities.
Contact us to learn more:
613.241.1120 or Steve Higgins
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ARL – Insight for New Rowers
Experience is not needed – only interest.
Adult Rowing League is a great introduction to the sport of rowing. People come with little to no knowledge of rowing and learn together.
Returning rowers come back each year as better and better rowers. We try to put rowers with similar experience together – this keeps competition fair and fun for everyone.
If you’re new to rowing, a Learn to Row course will give you a head start but is not required. Rowers of all levels and degrees of fitness row with us.
Things to Consider
Come prepared to exercise. Loose fitting clothing can be a problem in the boats; wear snug shorts or tights.
You won’t be rowing all of the time. Bring a layer to keep you warm on the water.
Wearing rings is uncomfortable. We have lockers (no locks), but it’s best to leave your jewelry at home. In a pinch, your coach can carry valuables in the safety boat.
Rowing is thirsty work – don’t forget to bring water.
Weather
Rowing is only fun when it’s safe. If the weather is too rough, we may have to reschedule a session to one of our rain dates or make alternate arrangements.
Don’t guess! Come down to the club as scheduled. If the water is good and you don’t come, you'll miss your practice.
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