Adult Learn-to-Row Program 2009 Note: The 2009 sweep classes are complete. 2010 Learn-To-Row classes will be offered in the spring and summer. If you would like to be on the contact list for 2010, please send your name, email, and phone number to Gretchen Van Dusen: vanramseydusey@hotmail.com .
Summer Session: July-August (completed)
Schedule: Class meets Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 5:45-7:45pm, Saturday mornings 10:00am-12:00pm. July 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29, August 1, 4, 5 (= makeup class if needed.)
Cost: $175 for non-OAR members, $75 for OAR members. If you choose to join the club upon completion of the class, $100 of the class fee may be applied toward OAR's $320 annual membership ($480 family membership).
Swim test: You must take a 10 minute swim/float test at a local pool before you begin the class. The swim test form below must be signed by the lifeguard at the pool.
After the Learn-to-Row Program, membership includes access to coached practices for “sweep” participants from mid-February through mid-November with 3 practices per week (once per week until daylight savings time begins). An $80 per rower fee is charged each season (spring, summer and fall) to pay for coaching and launch operation. (Members are expected to provide a minimum of 1 hour of service to the club per month.)
Sculling Classes - 2009 In sculling, each rower uses two oars. For more information about the Basic Sculling Class or general information about OAR sculling programs, visit the sculling page.