The middle school sculling program is open to any middle school student. We teach them how to do sculling with two oars and sweep rowing with one oar. Our focus is to teach children how to row and be a member of a team and have fun getting in good shape. We do not require the rowers to compete although we offer several opportunities to race each season. Our seasons follow the school year and new rowers can begin at any time. We practice twice per week for two hours. Practice days are Monday or Wednesday, the rower picks ONE of these days. The Monday and Wednesday groups come together for a whole team practice on Fridays. Our practice time is 4:15-6:15 pm. The cost is $55 per month. Rowers are encouraged to wear shorts that aren’t too baggy, t shirts, socks, running shoes, and bring a water bottle. On days with cool weather we also recommend dressing in layers that aren’t too baggy. We practice indoors at our facility when it is raining, very windy, or too cold to safely row on the water. We are always accepting new rowers and look forward to watching our team grow and row faster! Our program functions to provide a positive experience in rowing and preparation for our competitive high school program.

Our next Learn to Row course is scheduled for January 22-24th, 2010!

Rowing can be a lifelong pursuit; it is easy on the joints, adaptable to many body sizes and levels of athletic skill. Competitive and recreational rowers range in age from 12 to the late 90s. It is never too soon or too late to learn about this sport. Our Learn to Row course provides an introduction to the indoor rowing machines, sweep rowing and sculling. The course provides plenty of individual attention and time on the water.

Sculling is the type of rowing where each rower uses two oars, one for each hand. In sweep rowing, each rower has one oar.

Course Schedule:
January 22nd: 6-8pm, Indoor Rowing Machine Lessons
January 23rd: 11am-3pm, Sweep Rowing Lessons
January 24th: 1pm-5pm, Sculling Lessons

Contact:
To enroll, contact Kelly Bergdoll at kellyb@kbmobilelabs.com, (352) 538-0721

Location:
Newnan’s Lake, 7300 E University Ave. Directions

Cost:
$125 which includes a $50 credit towards a GAR Masters membership

Age:
The course is open to adults ages 18 and older.

Please forward the following to anyone who might be interested:
LTR Poster
LTR Brochure

Forms to bring with you to the Learn to Row:
Registration

Waiver

Chattanooga TN – Gainesville Area Rowing had 2 alumni finish on the podium at the 2009 Head of the Hooch, the nation’s 2nd largest head race.  Over 1,700 boats were entered during the 2-day regatta held on November 7 & 8 at the waterfront in downtown Chattanooga.

On the men’s side was Ben Carr, a sophomore, rowing for Emory University.  Ben and the Eagles finished 2nd of 13 crews in the men’s lightweight 4+ with a time of 14:58.7.

On the women’s side was junior Maya Oren rowing for Georgia Tech.  After a good showing at the Head of the Charles, Maya and the Yellowjackets took 1st of 5 in the women’s lightweight 8+  with a time of 15:22.4.  Not done for the day, Maya went on to place 3rd of 11 in the women’s lightweight 4+ with a time of 16:58.1, just 1/10 of a second back from 2nd place Stetson University.