Ithaca College

The Ithaca College Crew coaching staff will be offering a Learn to Row Clinic on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Haskill Davidson Boathouse. It is free and open to all Ithaca College faculty and staff.

Date and Time

Faculty and staff: Saturday, September 12, 2009, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Location

Ithaca College Boathouse. Directions from Ithaca College: Route 96B downtown, past the Commons, turn left on Route 79 west (Seneca Street), right on Route 13 north (Meadow Street), left at 3rd Street (Aldi’s on the corner), take an immediate left after crossing the railroad tracks, go all the way to the end of the drive past the Cornell boathouse.

Cost: Free

Format

• Introduction, tour, and safety discussion
• Land instruction on the ergometer: basic rowing stroke and coxswain commands
• Launching the shells and dock instruction
• Row for 30-45 minutes; participants will be accompanied by members of the varsity rowing team
• Wrap-up

What to Bring

Participants should bring workout clothes (tight fitting is best), sneakers, and a water bottle.

Safety/Liability

We will follow USRowing safety guidelines and Ithaca Crew safety procedures. All participants will need to sign an Ithaca College waiver and verify their ability to swim.

Please verify your ability to swim with a lifeguard and bring this portion with you to the clinic.

Indoor Pool Hours

Swim test            

Name: ________________

100 Yard Swim and

5 min treading water

 Lifeguard:______________                        Date:________

              Signature