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Junior Rowing Program | Saugatuck Rowing Club & Fitness Center

Junior Rowing

The Junior Rowing Program at The Saugatuck Rowing Club was started in 1993. Since then, we have worked hard to form the best setting for our young athletes to grow and mature into better rowers, athletes, and human beings. Rowing is one of the most physiologically and mentally demanding sports that the world has to offer, and has always been one which pushes its practitioners to excel in every aspect of their life. Here at Saugatuck, we believe that this provides the perfect setting to develop children into hard working and resilient young adults who push themselves to go above and beyond, whether it be on the water, on the rowing machine, or in the classroom.

The Program is open to both boys and girls ages 12-18. Practices in the spring, summer and fall seasons consist of both water and land training while the winter season is completely indoors. There are two programs for enrollment, Beginner/Intermediate, and Competitive. In Beginner/Intermediate, young athletes will learn the importance of teamwork while having fun, meeting new friends, and developing competence in the sport of rowing. In the Competitive Program, athletes will aim to compete in races whose scope ranges all the way from the local to the national scale.

Junior Registration

 

Beginner / Intermediate Programs

This is a beginner level program designed to introduce young athletes to all aspects of rowing. Athletes are exposed to both sweep (one oar) and sculling (two oars) and experience rowing in singles as well as team boats. Focus is on technique as well as improving fitness. In addition to spending time in the boats, athletes will do land training (erging, running, and calisthenics) to help improve fitness and technique for the water. On the recommendation of coaches, participants can graduate to the intermediate or be invited for a try-out for the competitive program.

 

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Competitive Programs

This is a competitive program that represents the club at many regattas throughout the year. Athletes have the opportunity to compete in several regattas each season in both sweep and sculling events. Attendance at practice and regattas is required (more than 3 unexcused absences could jeopardize the athlete’s boat placement as well as result in dismissal from the program). Water and land training are used to help athletes develop both mentally and physically. Improvements in technique and fitness level are measured through periodic testing. Seat placement (varsity, junior varsity, and novice) is determined by test performance, commitment, and work ethic.

Admittance into the program is based on technique, erg scores, coach’s recommendation, and a try-out. Those interested on being on the team should contact Junior Program Coordinator, Michelle Ross, at mross@saugatuckrowing.com. The Fall Pre-Season/Try Out is open to anyone interested. In the winter athletes from the intermediate program will be invited to competitive practice for a try out session as time and space allows.

 

 

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