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Intro to Rowing COURSE This course meets twice weekly for one month and is for those with NO prior rowing experience.
About Rowing
Rowing is a great way to get or stay in shape. Rowing is a total-body sport which builds strength in the major muscle groups of the legs and trunk. Rowing also demands (and produces) excellent cardiovascular fitness. Rowing is a low impact sport and easy on the joints.
 Rowing on Lady Bird Lake is a great way to enjoy one of the most beautiful places in Texas while getting in a fun workout. Lady Bird Lake was selected by Rowing News magazine as one of the top ten places to row in the United States.
Rowing at Austin Rowing Club is a great way to learn the sport, meet great people and be part of a wonderful club.
Our Introduction to Rowing Course (ITR) is the ONLY local program that will teach
you both styles of rowing: sweep and scull. Sweep rowing involves the
classic long boats with eight rowers and a helmsman, known as the
coxswain, calling out commands and steering. Each rower has one long
oar, held with both hands.
In sculling boats, each rower has two
smaller oars, one in each hand. Although, sculling can be done in
multi-person boats, it is the only style that can be done individually.
Both
rowing styles are fun. Sweep rowing emphasizes the teamwork and speed
that has become synonymous with rowing. Single sculling allows you to
row whenever you want and go at your own pace. Since both sweep and
sculling are important elements of the sport, we teach you both.
About the Course
ITR is designed for people with no previous rowing experience. The 7- session course is suitable for everyone; from people with modest fitness levels looking to get in shape, to elite athletes looking for ways to cross train.
Each ITR course consists of seven two-hour classes in any given month. All students receive an ARC T-shirt and a student manual. Course topics include safety, equipment
handling, terminology, and of course, lots of rowing technique.
Students learn to row in our modern fleet of boats. All equipment is
provided. Our professional coaching staff teaches the ITR course with
help from ARC member volunteers. The teaching doesn't end when you leave the dock. Our instructors are with you, on the water, every step of the way. In addition, creative techniques like video analysis enhance the learning process.
After completing the ITR course, you will be invited to become an ARC member. Your membership allows you to take advantage of the extensive, free coaching programs offered to all ARC members. Our equipment and facilities are available to members 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Fees
The ITR course fee is $200 for the month.
Fees are non-refundable.
Attendance, Cancellation and Refunds
Attendance at all sessions is very important. Please contact us if your schedule changes, it may be possible to apply your fee to another class, depending on availability. Austin Rowing Club does NOT provide refunds for any reason.
Location and Parking
Austin Rowing Club is located on the Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail behind the Four Seasons Hotel. See the FACILITIES page for directions and parking information.
Clothing
Students should wear comfortable but tight fitting clothing, such as cycling shorts or long leggings. The boats have built-in shoes, so you can wear sandals, tennis shoes or any other footwear to the class, but bring socks. Bring some extra clothing, especially socks. In hot weather, use sunscreen, hats or visors. Always bring water in non-breakable bottles to drink during hot weather workouts. In cool weather, wear layers of close-fitting garments. Loose fitting clothing is not recommended because it may become tangled in the rowing equipment.
Austin Rowing Club has complete locker room facilities with showers so you can change before or after class if necessary.
 Weather
Classes always meet at the scheduled time! In case of inclement weather, a video presentation or land workout will replace the rowing. We will row in light rain, provided other conditions are favorable.
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