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LEARN-TO-ROW SUMMER 2017
INFORMATION SESSION & REGISTRATION

JUNE 5th, 2017
​7:30 PM
Roosevelt Intermediate School Cafeteria
 301 Clark Street - Westfield, NJ

Learn-To-Row with Westfield Crew

We will again be offering our Summer Learn-to-Row program during Summer 2017.  There will be an information session on June 5th, 2017 at 7 pm and the LTR sessions schedule is posted below.

If you are a newcomer to the site and are interested in learning more about Westfield Crew, please feel free to contact us here.  We offer a Learn-to-Row program each summer for students in grades 8-12 and successful completion is a prerequisite to joining Westfield Crew. 


Learn to Row with Westfield Crew - Summer 2017
This program is a prerequisite for any new rower wishing to row with Westfield Crew during the 2017-18 school year.  

LTR - 2017 Details & Registration

Westfield Crew offers competitive rowing for high school students from Westfield, New Jersey and a summer Learn-to-Row program for students entering grades 8-12.  While our competitive boys team is currently open to Westfield students only, we are pleased to welcome non-residents to our girls team.  This is based on current enrollment and can change from year to year. Non-resident boys can register for the LTR program on a space available basis.

In order to row as part of the competitive team during any part of the 2017/18 school year, a new rower must complete a full LTR session.  

A full session consists of two (2) land-based orientation training days and eight (8) on-water training days. The land-based training sessions take place at at Roosevelt School, 301 Clark Street Westfield, NJ, and the on-water training sessions takes place at the Rutgers University Boatyard adjacent to Boyd Park in New Brunswick (location, directions). This makes a total of ten combined instructional days for a complete Learn-to-Row session.

We will offer three separate sessions this summer.  LTR students must have a full commitment to all 10 training days. We are unable to accommodate swapping water dates across sessions; however, the land training is a little more flexible.

The Summer 2017 LTR session options: 

Orientation Video and Q&A for all sessions: June 12th Roosevelt School, Room 118

Session 1:  
  • LAND-BASED dates/times:  June 13th and 14th from 3:30 - 4:30 PM at Roosevelt School, Room 118.
  • ON-WATER dates/times:  at RUTGERS BOATHOUSE
  • 6/26 Session 1 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    6/27 Session 1 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    6/28 Session 1 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    6/29 Session 1 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    6/30 Session 1 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    7/5 Session   1 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    7/6 Session   1 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    7/7 Session   1 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
     
    Session 2:  
  • LAND-BASED dates/times:  June 15th and 16th from 3:30 - 4:30 PM at Roosevelt School, Room 118.
  • ON-WATER dates/times:  at RUTGERS BOATHOUSE
    • 8/7 Session   2 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
      8/8 Session   2 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
      8/9 Session   2 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
      8/10 Session 2 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
      8/14 Session 2 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
      8/15 Session 2 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
      8/16 Session 2 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
      8/17 Session 2 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
Session 3:  
  • LAND-BASED dates/times:  June 19th and 20th from 3:30 - 4:30 PM at Roosevelt School, Room 118.
  • ON-WATER dates/times at RUTGERS BOATHOUSE:
  • 8/21 Session 3 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    8/22 Session 3 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    8/23 Session 3 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    8/24 Session 3 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    8/28 Session 3 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    8/29 Session 3 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    8/30 Session 3 LTR   6:00-8:00pm
    8/31 Session 3 LTR   6:00-8:00pm

Sessions fill up on a first-come basis, and are a prerequisite to participate on the Westfield Crew competitive team during the following school year. Students who are not interested in high school racing are also welcome to enroll in the Learn-to-Row program.  

Rowing is an endurance sport on the open water. Therefore, safety is our highest priority. We row in light rain, but never during thunder, lightning or unsafe water conditions. If any dates are cancelled due to weather conditions, make-up dates will be advised by the coaches. Typically make-ups will take place on one or both Friday(s) during your scheduled water session weeks.  If more than two LTR dates are cancelled due to weather conditions, the coaches will arrange make-up dates.  

Unfortunately, due to finite boat seating NO make-up dates are available if your athlete misses their scheduled LTR on-water dates. 

Every athlete who participates in rowing sessions on the water must pass a swim test . Swim tests must be verified and forms signed by a certified lifeguard.  Click here for the downloadable Swim Test Certificate form. 

When rowing, athletes should dress in comfortable, close fitting clothes.  No baggy shorts, pants, sweatshirts or tops with front pockets are allowed in the boats.  All athletes should bring a large, filled reusable water bottle on each LTR date.  

The fee for LTR 2017 is $400.00 and includes 10 LTR classes (2 land-based, 8 on-water). Payment must be received before your athlete may participate. 

To register, please fill out the "Summer Learn To Row Registration Form".  Click here for the form: Summer Learn-to-Row Registration Form

Swim tests may be handed in after the registration form, but must be received before your water session dates begin. 
No students will be allowed in the boats without a completed swim test certificate. 

When registering be sure to indicate which session you would like to join.  

Only two forms are necessary for the Learn to Row program: (1) Swim Test Certificate and (2) Summer Learn To Row Registration Form.

USRowing Water Safety Video (via YouTube): www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx5SUe_RdgQ&feature=youtu.be