BSRA Youth Learn to Row
Ages 12-16
Photos courtesy of Tessa Pszonak, SEM '17
Rowing is the ultimate team sport! It teaches you about communication, leadership and character. Rowers will learn about time management and dedication so they can have respect for themselves, their teammates, coaches and family. Rowing is a sport that you can do for the rest of your life, it will challenge you physically and mentally. It's an excellent aerobic and anaerobic workout without the risk of many injuries so participants of all ages are welcome! On top of all of this, rowing brings people together for life-long friendships.
Logistics
- Camps will run Monday-Friday
- 9a-Noon
- $150/week
- Comprehensive COVID-19 Protocols here
- Row in large boats - 8 rowers, 1 coxswain
- Stable boats to learn the basics
- Learn how to sweep (1 oar/rower)
- Participants will become rowers. They will learn the lingo, how to get in and out of a boat, how to use an oar, how to carry boats and oars, work with a team and what it means to be a teammate.
- Ages 12-16 years old
- Athletes of all sizes welcome, no experience necessary.
- Bring water in a reusable bottle, sunscreen and extra weather appropriate clothing.
Dates
- Session 1: July 5th - July 9th
- Session 2: July 12th - July 16th
- Session 3: July 19th - July 23rd
- Session 4: July 26th - July 30th
- Session 5: August 2nd - August 6th
- Session 6: August 9th - August 13th
We accept BCBS Health Wellness cards to pay for dues. Please email mairead@rowbuffalo.com to get started.
We accept Independent Health. Please contact us at mairead@rowbuffalo.com to use your Health Extra bucks toward Dues.
Ready to register?
If you require financial assistance for this program, please fill out the Scholarship form below and return to BSRA before the first day of camp. Please do not fill out the registration form if you have submitted for financial assistance. Email us at info@rowbuffalo.com if you are submitting a scholarship application so we can properly reserve a spot for the program.
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7th and 8th graders looking to continue rowing should email hilary@rowbuffalo.com!
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Athletes in 9th-12th grade interested in continuing should head right over to the BSRA Junior page to get started!
