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• Masters Competitive Rowing - 2013

  • Start
    27 May 2013
  •  
    5:00 AM
  • End
    08 Nov 2013
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • Location
    Grand Rapids Boathouse

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  Masters rowers on the competitive team should sign up using this event.

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• Summer High School Rowing - 2013

  • Start
    03 Jun 2013
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • End
    16 Aug 2013
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Grand Rapids Boathouse

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  This is the GRRA's high school program for summer 2013, accepting rowers from any school in the Grand Rapids area. Rowers should be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school, and previous rowing experience is helpful.

  The focus of this year's program is to give athletes experience in sculling shells, although sweep shells will be used as well.

  Practices are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at the Grand Rapids Boathouse. The fee for the entire program is $120, and students will be expected to help run middle school camps to take place during the summer(details at practice).

  Registrations will be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the summer. Please direct questions to coach Chelsea Shoop at chelsea@grrowing.org, an experienced GRRA coach that is also the head coach for the Grand Rapids Rowing Association's junior program during the academic year.

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• The Grand Regatta (State Games of Michigan)

  • When
    22 Jun 2013
  •  
  • Location
    Riverside Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan

  

  Save the date for the 26th Annual Grand Regatta (June 22, 2013)!

  Information available at RegattaCentral.

   

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• Learn To Row 104: Beginning Sweep Rowing

  • Start
    24 Jun 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    19 Jul 2013
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    15

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  This program meets twice weekly, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 8 pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse. Additionally, there will be a final mini-regatta and cookout (at which family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend!) at 6 pm on Friday, July 19 at the boathouse. Please mark that date on your calendar.

  The class is designed for first time beginners as well as advanced adults who have either participated in a previous session or have rowing experience. Beginners will be taught the basics of the rowing stroke, how to handle the equipment and will spend much of the time on the water enjoying the sport. The content of sessions 101-105 is the same; intermediate (200 level) and advanced (300 level) classes are also available.

  The intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  We recommend bringing bug spray, sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car is also a good idea.

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 7 of 8 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  Attendance is limited so sign up now!

  IMPORTANT: All participants will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• Learn To Row 105: Beginning Sweep Rowing (Women Only)

  • Start
    25 Jun 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    19 Jul 2013
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    14

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  This session is for women only. Men, please check out sessions 101 through 104, we can surely accommodate you!

  This program meets twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse. Additionally, there will be a final mini-regatta and cookout at 6 pm on Friday, July 19 at the boathouse (at which family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend!). Please mark that date on your calendar. There is class scheduled for Thursday, July 4.

  The class is designed for first time beginners as well as advanced adults who have either participated in a previous session or have rowing experience. Beginners will be taught the basics of the rowing stroke, how to handle the equipment and will spend much of the time on the water enjoying the sport. The content of sessions 101-105 is the same; intermediate (200 level) and advanced (300 level) classes are also available.

  The intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  We recommend bringing bug spray, sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car is also a good idea.

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 7 of 8 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  Attendance is limited so sign up now!

  IMPORTANT: All participants will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    11 Jul 2013
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' July board meeting. Note that this is on the second Thursday of the month due to the Independence Day holiday.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• Michigan Club Invitational Regatta

  • When
    20 Jul 2013
  •  
  • Location
    Argo Pond, Ann Arbor, MI

  
  The MCI regatta is a summer sprint race hosted by the Ann Arbor Rowing Club.

  Details available at www.regattacentral.com

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• Rowing 301: Advanced Sweep - Endurance Builder

  • Start
    29 Jul 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    23 Aug 2013
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    24

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  This program meets twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse. Additionally, there will be a final mini-regatta and cookout (at which family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend!) on Friday, August 23 at the boathouse. Please mark that date on your calendar.

  The class is designed for adult rowers who have either participated in a 200-level intermediate session or have other substantial rowing experience. Participants will focus heavily on building endurance, working on pacing, maintenance of posture and technique for long pieces, and is meant to be excellent training for long-distance fall head races. 

  The intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  We recommend bringing bug spray, sunglasses, and at least one full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car is also a good idea.

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 7 of 8 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  Attendance is limited so sign up now!

  IMPORTANT: Participants that have not previously participated in a 2013 GRRA class and are not members will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• Rowing 202: Intermediate Sweep Rowing

  • Start
    29 Jul 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    23 Aug 2013
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  This program meets twice weekly, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 8 pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse. Additionally, there will be a final mini-regatta and cookout (at which family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend!) at 6 pm on Friday, August 23 at the boathouse. Please mark that date on your calendar.

  The class is designed for adult rowers who have either participated in a 100-level learn to row session or have other substantial rowing experience. Participants will focus on learning techniques to build endurance and speed on the water, beginning racing strategy, and a greater overall sweep skill set. The content of sessions 201 and 202 is the same; advanced (300 level) classes are also available.

  The intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  We recommend bringing bug spray, sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car is also a good idea.

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 7 of 8 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  Attendance is limited so sign up now!

  IMPORTANT: Participants that have not previously participated in a 2013 GRRA class and are not members will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    08 Aug 2013
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' August board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• Sculling 202: Intermediate Sculling

  • Start
    12 Aug 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    23 Aug 2013
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    9

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  This program meets twice weekly, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 8pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse. Additionally, there is a final mini-regatta and cookout at 6 pm on Friday, August 23 (at which family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend). Please mark that date on your calendar.
  

  The class is designed for scullers who have either participated in a previous sculling class or have other substantial experience. Participants will start to use racing shells, and explore larger sculling shells as well. Additional focus will be placed on steering, blade control, and consistent power and maintained technique for pieces.  Participants will have opportunities for informal racing, but the intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  The content of sessions 201 & 202 is the same; advanced (300 level) classes are also available.
  

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  Bring some bug spray and sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car would also be a good idea.

  Attendance is limited to 10 participants so sign up now!

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 3 of 4 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  IMPORTANT: All participants that have not previously taken a 2013 GRRA class or are not a club member will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• Sculling 301: Advanced Sculling

  • Start
    13 Aug 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    23 Aug 2013
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  This program meets twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 8pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse. Additionally, there is a final mini-regatta and cookout at 6 pm on Friday, August 23 (at which family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend). Please mark that date on your calendar.
  

  The class is designed for scullers who have either participated in a previous 200-level sculling class or have other substantial experience. Participants will exclusively use racing shells (and comfortably so), will learn race strategies and advanced techniques with which to maximize their efficiency and power on the water. Participants will have opportunities for informal racing, but the intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  The content of sessions 301 & 302 is the same.
  

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  Bring some bug spray and sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car would also be a good idea.

  Attendance is limited to 6 participants so sign up now!

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 3 of 4 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  IMPORTANT: All participants that have not previously taken a 2013 GRRA class or are not a club member will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• Capital City Sprints Regatta

  • When
    17 Aug 2013
  •  
  • Location
    Grand River Park, Lansing, MI

  The Capital City Sprints regatta is a new summer sprint race hosted by our friends at the Lansing Rowing Club. Details will be available soon at www.regattacentral.com

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• Rowing 302: Advanced Sweep - Speed Builder

  • Start
    09 Sep 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    04 Oct 2013
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  This program meets twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse. Additionally, there will be a final mini-regatta and cookout (at which family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend!) at 6 pm on Friday, October 4 at the boathouse. Please mark that date on your calendar.

  The class is designed for adult rowers who have either participated in a 200-level intermediate session or have other substantial rowing experience. Participants will focus heavily on building speed, working on stroke ratings, maintenance of technique and sync with your crewmates at high ratings and high power, and is meant to be excellent training for sprint racing. 

  The intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  We recommend bringing bug spray, sunglasses, and at least one full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car is also a good idea.

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 7 of 8 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  Attendance is limited so sign up now!

  IMPORTANT: Participants that have not previously participated in a 2013 GRRA class and are not members will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    12 Sep 2013
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' September board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• Sculling 302: Advanced Sculling

  • Start
    23 Sep 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    04 Oct 2013
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  This program meets twice weekly, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 8pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse. Additionally, there is a final mini-regatta and cookout at 6 pm on Friday, October 4 (at which family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend). Please mark that date on your calendar.
  

  The class is designed for scullers who have either participated in a previous 200-level sculling class or have other substantial experience. Participants will exclusively use racing shells (and comfortably so), will learn race strategies and advanced techniques with which to maximize their efficiency and power on the water. Participants will have opportunities for informal racing, but the intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  The content of sessions 301 & 302 is the same.
  

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  Bring some bug spray and sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car would also be a good idea.

  Attendance is limited to 6 participants so sign up now!

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 3 of 4 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  IMPORTANT: All participants that have not previously taken a 2013 GRRA class or are not a club member will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• The Grand River Challenge

  • When
    28 Sep 2013
  •  
  • Location
    Riverside Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan

  Save the date! This mid-sized fall regatta includes 5.0k/3.6k head race event. Events for masters, junior and collegiate crews. 

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    10 Oct 2013
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' October board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    14 Nov 2013
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' November board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• GRRA Board Meeting & Planning Session

  • When
    07 Dec 2013
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' December board meeting and strategic planning session.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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