We too require PFD's until they pass a swim test. So far we've only had a cox who couldn't pass the test. Our swim test includes donning a PFD while in the...
At our program we only require a pfd in the launch(no matter what). To be in a shell you must have passed the swim test. No matter what. Derek We require PFD's...
We try to be an inclusive club and a majority of our rowers do not know how to swim when they start our program. In the fall we spend two days a week...
Folks: We train all youth aned adult sculling beginners in quads. They are then transitioned into rec style boats. With this degree of stability and ...
lmsculler@...
Feb 13, 2009 4:15 pm
402
How do I go about building a high school program from scratch? I have two daughters entering our town high school, Westford Academy, in Massachusetts over the...
I am also interested in hearing responses to this request since I am hoping to start a program in Columbia, SC. As for my 2 cents worth, here are some things...
Talk to the high school first and find out what their club sport requirement are. At the very least, you will need to show proof of insurance, have a schedule...
Thought this article might be of use to clubs with no power at their boathouse (like ours), but need to charge batteries for launches, bowlights, etc. It...
John: Thanks. I have been looking for something like that. Lloyd Martin...
lmsculler@...
Feb 19, 2009 3:29 pm
407
These questions are a really good start.... Â 2 years ago we helped a group that had plenty of money, but no location to row... Â This year, we are helping...
Hey all, Spring is here (I think)! Get a little extra education for your coaches before you hit the water (up north). a.. Rules of Rowing refresher b.. Video...
.....in more ways than one. If you haven't been following Paul's Atlantic journey through Row For Hope, you've missed a wonderful adventure. Unfortunately,...
My team is leasing an 8 from Vespoli and I need to get it to Pittsburgh ASAP. The shell is currently in Oak Ridge, TN. They have found it a ride to D.C. next...
RJ If the boat can get to Marietta I can get it from there I'm sure some Pittsburgh crews will be in Cincinnati or Hoover the next 2 weekends let me know if I...
cswartz
cswartz@...
Apr 1, 2009 1:55 am
412
You have an 8 in Oak Ridge? I don¹t see it. Allen Eubanks Head Coach Oak Ridge ... Re: [youthrowing] Transportation Help You have an 8 in Oak Ridge? I dont...
We would like to ask the community of youth rowing if any of your programs have had to cancel practices or regattas due to the Swine Flu? We have heard the...
I have not heard of any problems in the northwest and our season ends in about 2 weeks ... We have not had any problems, and our season has just ended so I...
Nothing at New Trier or out of our boathouse although I've heard of a Chicago-area grade school with one case. -Rose Marchuk ... From: glennmerry12 To:...
Rose Marchuk
roserows@...
Apr 30, 2009 10:33 pm
417
I haven't heard anything out of the Northern Virginia programs.... our season ends within the next couple of weeks though I know within my school we are having...
jwarbritto@...
May 1, 2009 1:14 am
418
As our Central District Championship is being held this year in Austin, Texas I have received a lot of phone calls and emails in the last few days. Everyone is...
All is normal in Tempe, AZ. We have had one or two parents express concerns, but we have directed them to the CDC's website which, as of today, is saying it...
News <http://news.google.com/news?q=swine+flu&esrch=BetaShortcuts&um=1&ie=UTF-8&h l=en&ei=m9X1Sbe9MJi-tAP6uM3aCg&sa=X&oi=news_group&resnum=1&ct=title> and ...
Just to note that this map is not exactly accurate! We have 2 probable cases here in Madison, Alabama. Huntsville, Madison, (city), Madison County and many...
Hey Jenn, how's it going.... I rowed with you back at TRA for a summer or two (was Jeannette Warbritton at the time). How are things in the midwest? ... ...
jwarbritto@...
May 1, 2009 1:30 pm
423
Hi All, Does anyone have the contact name and number for Rye High School Crew in Westchester, NY? Thanks for your help, Karla Ward, Horace Mann School ... ...
Hi Karla, Rye rows out of my facility. The contact person/coach is Stan Nelson at ivth@.... Hope that helped! Ashlee Branan Greenwich Water Club _____ ...
Hey all, The NRRA is in the market this summer for Vespoli pair/doubles, a training barge, wakeless launches and a used trailer (5-rack Long Haul). If you're...
We have a Little River Marine "Sprint" rowing shell. Need the rowing monorail and rigger unit that drops into the shell. Hoping to find a used unit. Diana...