Learn To Row Class

The Asheville Rowing Club Learn to Row class meets 8 sessions to instruct the new masters age rower on the fundamentals of rowing. Content includes boat handling skills, rowing terminology and safety on and off the water. After completing the course, we invite you to become a member of the club and continue growing your rowing skills.

Novice Program

This program is for rowers who have completed a Learn To Row course or who have minimal rowing experience. The goal is to improve rowing skills, teach safety, and help rowers become independent. Novice rowers can only take out ARC equipment on their own after the novice coach has given permission.

Masters Rowing

Master's rowers are welcome and encouraged to participate in either the recreational or the competitive programs:

Recreational

This program is for rowers who want to row recreationally as well as for those who want to compete but cannot commit to the required practice schedule of the competitive program. Rowers at all experience levels are welcome.

Competitive Master's Program

Experienced rowers are welcome to join our competitive masters program. The program began in 2003, entering a handful of rowers in two regattas. 2008 was our most successful season yet, with over 20 men and women entering eight regattas over the year and winning several medals, including a bronze for our mixed quad at Masters Nationals in August. Some of the rowers in this program began as novices in our learn to row class. Individuals wanting to be part of this program must be willing to put in the required practice time.

Collegiate Program

The Warren Wilson College women's crew rows out of our boathouse, uses our facilities, and is coached by members.
Collegiate rowers from other schools who wish to row with the club during the summer months may do so after paying a small fee to the club.

Asheville Rowing Club appreciates your interest in learning to row. Our members love rowing and enjoy introducing the sport to adults through a two-part program. Phase I is a 1½ hour Saturday morning session, “Getting Acquainted with Crew.” The session offers participants an opportunity to see 60 ft. rowing "shells" and 12 ft. oars up close, learn a few rowing terms and commands and have fun getting the feel of the sport while rowing around Lake Julian in an eight-person boat with 5 other "newbies" and 2 Master rowers.

Following Phase I, potential students may choose to continue with Phase II, our full Learn to Row (LTR) program that teaches the fundamentals of rowing.  Phase II is a series of eight 2-hour sessions held from 10 AM to noon over 4 weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). All sessions are led by an experienced coach with Master rowers in each boat to help students develop their skills and answer questions. There’ll also be plenty of opportunities to row in “training single” boats under the watchful guidance of an experienced rower. Components of the LTR program include:

• Rowing safety, boat-handling skills, terminology, elements of the stroke, and effective use of an ergometer (rowing machine).
• Plenty of on-the-water time to practice and become familiar with both rowing styles, sculling (two oars)and sweep rowing (one oar)
• An opportunity to try competitive rowing in a relaxed, “just-for-the-fun-of-it” setting

Eligibility

Rowing is a strenuous sport. Participants must be able to swim and should be in good physical condition. The participant must also sign a liability waiver form. Youth ages 17 and under are encouraged to contact Asheville Youth Rowing for a similar instructional program.

Dates for Phase I and Phase II

Typically the schedule for the coming year’s sessions will be set in the fall or by January of the new year.  We anticipate holding three Phase I sessions and three Phase II series in 2012

Phase I dates: March 24, May 12 and August 25

Phase II dates: March 31 – April 28 (skip Easter), May 19 – June 10, Sep 8 – 30

The May 12 class is full. Openings in the Aug 25 class are still available

Registration

Registration/payment for Phase I is done on-line through PayPal. PayPal Link

Fees

The fee for Phase I is $15. The $125 fee for Phase II includes a 3-month temporary membership in the club ((one month during LTR and two months post-LTR). The temporary membership entitles the new rower to participate in “club rows” (Saturday and Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings) and attend whatever social events may happen during that time.

Each of the above fees must be paid in advance of the respective Phase and spots will be held on a “first-paid-first-served basis”

A little bit about the Asheville Rowing Club from "Fitness Adventure WNC", Row, Row, Row your Boat

If you require additional information, please contact The Asheville Rowing Club.

In order to become a member of ARC, individuals must either be experienced rowers or have successfully completed an ARC Learn to Row class. LTR classes are offered in the spring and summer. LTR class schedules are posted on the website approximately 3 weeks prior to start of the class.

Adults - $225 annually

Learn To Row Course - $15 for Phase I and $125 for Phase II
After the Learn to Row course, individuals may become regular members of the club by paying an additional $100. Please see the Learn to Row tab for more information.

Collegiate - $225 annually or $125 paid September 1 and February 1

 

2012 Regatta Schedule / Past Regattas

Dogwood Regatta - April 29 - Oak Ridge, TN

USRA SE Regional Championships - June TBD - Aiken, SC

USRA Masters Nationals - August 9-12 - Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass.

Head of the Hooch - November 3 & 4 - Chattanooga, TN

The Asheville Rowing Club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt athletic and social organization dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and fun through the sport of rowing.

2012 Board of Directors
President - Tadeusz Poplawski
1st Vice- President - Judy Major
2nd Vice-President - Aldina Nash-Hampe
Treasurer - Bob Soderstrom
Secretary - Martha Johnson

The club was founded in the summer of 2001 by a small group of former rowers and outdoor enthusiasts. Dion Sweat led the effort to form the club and served as its first president. The club started with only one 4-man rowing shell and no dock or shelter. Our membership has grown to over 50 members, with active master's, collegiate programs rowing year-round.

A major step in our development was the construction of our boathouse in 2005 on Lake Julian in southern Buncombe county. Construction was made possible by a broad range of support from individuals, organizations and businesses in the community.

Today, the club is rapidly growing and serves a diverse membership of people. The club is an organizational member of USRowing, the national governing body of rowing in the United States.