adult rowing
programs
Five OPTIONS BELOW! *sculling program TBD*
West Side Rowing Club is well known for our adult programs. With both competitive and learn to row programs, we work with all ages and skill levels to teach the sport.
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ALL ADULT PROGRAMMING FOR 2025!
**2025 Adult Program Guide UPDATE in Process**
WSRC ADULT Summer PROGRAMS
This 10-week Summer Rowing League (SRL) program is designed for rowers of all abilities who wish to row once a week. During the 90-minute 1:1 ratio coached practice session, rowers will learn basic rowing technique and boat moving skills, both on land and on the water, in a fun and low intensity environment. Why 10-11 rowers per team and not 8? We want to ensure if 1-2 members of your team can't make practice due to work or family commitments, your 8-person shell can still go out for practice. Rowers will work together as a team in an eight-person shell. An end of Summer Regatta (race) and cookout will take place at the Frank Lloyd Wright Boathouse for all participants. “SRL” begins the week of June 9th and runs through August 16th. Practices which fall on holidays will be rescheduled at the convenience of the coach and crew. Rowers also have access to the WSRC facilities erg and tank room Monday-Saturday during the duration of the program. Typically, makeup sessions will be held on Saturdays or Sundays and when equipment is available. ****SRL BONUS Rows: July 12th AND August 2nd FROM 9:15AM-11:15AM****
TIME: Adult EXPERIENCED AND NOVICE sessions are offered Monday through Thursday from 6:00-7:30pm
Experienced Rower = 1+ season of (SRL and/or FRL) rowing / Novice Rower = New to Rowing
Sponsorship Fee: $300.00 per team (Your sponsorship dollars help fund the many expenses of rowing at West Side and equipment maintenance. Your fee also helps defray the cost of your coxswain) (All regatta fees included in program cost)
A TeamSnap will be used to organize practices. If practice is cancelled due to weather conditions, a make-up session will be planned for the following weekend if it cannot take place in the tank or erg room due to another program utilizing the space.
2025 SRL Coaches for Summer Novice: Monday: TBD / Tuesday: TBD / Wednesday: TBD / Thursday: TBD
2025 SRL Coaches for Summer Experienced: Monday: TBD / Tuesday: TBD / Wednesday: TBD / Thursday: TBD
For any questions, please contact Kirk Lang at president@wsrc.org.
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**Set team(s) or friends may contact Kirk by 4.15.25 to pick their practice day Monday through Thursday**
summer Rowing League (sRL) 1x per week
For Novice (beginners) and Experienced Rowers
Monday Session Price: $299
Tuesday Session Price: $299
Wednesday Session Price: $299
Thursday Session Price: $299
Masters Competitive Rowing 3x per wek
Experienced Rowers Only
This NEW program is designed for experienced rowers with 1+ year(s) of on-water rowing experience. This program works to specifically refine technique, increase speed, and make connections with other passionate rowers in eights (8+). Depending on program size, coxswain and shell availability, rowers may also utilize fours (4+). Intermediate participants are able and encouraged to compete at home regattas such as the West Side Invitational and the Head of the Niagara Regatta. This program operates two coached practice sessions per week with access to the boathouse during the duration of the program for all program participants. Mixed gender boats will be categorized for both practice and for specific regattas. (If you don’t meet these criteria but are eager to start rowing (or get back on the water after a hiatus), you are encouraged to participate in WSRC’s Summer Rowing League (SRL) program. The program is great if you’re not quite ready to make the jump to Masters, however, would like to still attend regattas and improve your overall technique and fitness).
Intermediate Team Coaches: 1. ——- 2. ——- 3. ——-
Practice Time: Monday and Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Capped at 42 (Based on numbers/coaches for Tuesday and Thursday option)
June 2nd - August 13 (11-week program) ——> Regatta fees and coxswain fees (if applicable) are not included in the registration price. (Note: Fall Intermediate begins immediately following the summer program)
Questions: Please contact Kirk Lang at president@wsrc.org
General Membership grants yearlong access to Club workout facilities (Ergs, Bikes, Tanks, etc.) during boathouse business hours. Fee is $425.00
Summer General Sculling Membership grants access to usage of specific club small boats (1x and 2-/+) from June 1 to August 31. Fee is $325 Fall General Sculling Membership grants access to usage of specific club small boats (1x and 2-/+) from September 1 to October 31. Fee is $225
This 15-week program is designed for experienced rowers with 2+ year(s) of on-water rowing experience (or coaches’ approval). This program works to specifically refine technique, increase speed, and make connections with other passionate rowers in eights (8+) and fours (4+). Depending on program size, coxswain and shell availability, rowers may also utilize sculling equipment in quads (4x) and doubles (2x). Master’s participants are able and encouraged to compete at both home and away regattas such as; RowOntario Masters, West Side Invitational, Henley Masters, Head of the Cuyahoga, Head of Welland, Head of the Ohio, Head of the Schuylkill, etc. This program operates three coached practice sessions per week with access to the boathouse during the duration of the program for all program participants. Mixed gender, gender specific, and aged based boats will be categorized for both practice and for specific regattas. Members range in age from 21 to 65+. (If you don’t meet these criteria but are eager to start rowing (or get back on the water after a hiatus), you are encouraged to participate in WSRC’s Summer Rowing League (SRL) program or 2 x per week Intermediate Program.
Masters Team Coaches: - Will Greene - Bridget Wodowski - TBD
Practice Time: Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-7:45 p.m. and Saturday from 8:15-10:15 a.m. (Capped at 42 - Waitlist to be added)
May 6th - August 16th (15-week program) ——> Regatta fees and coxswain fees (if applicable) are not included in the registration price. (Note: Fall Masters begins immediately following the summer program)
Questions: Please contact Kirk Lang at president@wsrc.org
OPTION 3:
3x Per Week Masters Program
2x Per Week Intermediate Program
adult learn to row 1-day Experience
OPTION 1:
OPTION 2:
OPTION 4:
iNTERMEDIATE Rowing 2x per weEk
1+ yEAR OF eXPERIENCE REQUIRD TO JOIN
General Membership or GENERAL SCULLING
Rowing is a great sport for any age. The West Side Rowing Club is a great place to learn how to row, no matter your experience, age, or physical fitness. In our Learn-To-Row program we offer a two-hour introductory class.
Each class begins with a short instructional video, instruction on proper warm-up and stretching, rowing technique for sweep rowing, how to handle boats on and off the water, rowing terminology, and teamwork skills. We utilize our indoor rowing machines (ergs), our 10-seat INDOOR rowing tank, and our on-the-water training boats to introduce all participants to the sport of rowing.
NOTE: Rowers are requested to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of their session. All sessions will begin with a short introductory PowerPoint Presentation and Safety Review. On-water activities for all lean to row sessions are dependent on weather, number of participants, and time constraints.
OPTION 5:
Give Rowing a Try!
Learn-t0-Row Session
Saturday, May 17: 9:00-11:00 AM
Sunday, May 18: 9:00-11:00 AM
Saturday, May 24: 9:00-11:00 AM
adult
learn to row
Rowing is a great sport for any age. The West Side Rowing Club is a great place to learn how to row, no matter your experience, age, or physical fitness.
Adult Learn to Row is also great for those who maybe rowed at one point but have taken some time off since then. Learn to Row is a great opportunity for exercise without committing to a competitive program.
Our ADULT LEARN TO ROW program
is designed for people who want to try rowing.
No experience necessary.