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Weekly News and Announcements
March 29, 2006
AARC SPRING WORK PARTY
Come join us in readying the equipment for the 2006 rowing season on Saturday 4/1/06 from 9am-noon
Tasks to complete include:
- Rig all sweep boats
- Check over all boats; Tighten hardware, clean, test cox box system, record overall condition for future repair.
- Clean up in and outside the boathouse; Sweep, pick up trash, ...
- Re-Grip oars that need it
- Put remaining launch in the water.
- Check Batteries and make sure lights, Megaphones, etc. are in working order.
- Clean ERGs and record condition for future repair.
- Go through and organize BBQ supplies.
- Anything else I think of between now and then
If you can come for the entire time, great! If not come for as much as you can. We will have a second work party the following week if we don't get things done. Same time, same place.
Thanks in advance!
Tom
OPEN HOUSE FOR 2006 SEASON
Come to AARC's Annual Open House! AARC's Annual Open House will be held from 12:30 - 3:30 pm on Sunday April 2 at the NEW Center building, 1100 North Main St., Ann Arbor, along the banks of the Huron River. The Open House is a terrific opportunity for those who are considering learning to row to get a feel for rowing, ask questions, meet AARC members and get LTR registration information. It's also a great time for returning members to find out more about AARC's 2006 programming and to help welcome new rowers. So mark your calendars, bring your friends, and see what AARC has to offer this upcoming season! And, if you can come, please wear AARC garb to help identify you as a member. (Need AARC garb? Order at http://www.a2crew.com/merch.html)
BEER TASTING A SUCCESS
After an initial slow pre-registration start the Third Annual Beer Tasting Social Fundraiser turned out as a rousing success with 75 people in attendance and a total of 81 registered. Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed themselves and for those who supported the Ann Arbor Rowing Club through your donations. A special thanks also goes out to those who spent their time helping make sure the event ran smoothly by volunteering their time: Ellie Nick, Rachel Cox, Cheryl Chidester, Jennifer Patselas, Tricia Miranda, Carly Gomez-F, Michelle Nemshak, Karen Leach, Louis Breskman, Sue Post, Lora Freeman and Lahti Lahti.
The next club social event will take place in May. If you have any suggestions send them to dpatterson@detnews.com.
AARC GEAR FOR SALE
Very rarely used AARC gear for sale: one of the older red/royal blue jackets and a long sleeve navy AARC racing shirt. Contact Chad at chad@monkey.org for more information.
MASTERSROWING EVENTS IN CAMBRIDGE, MA
Check out these 3 great training retreats being offered for Masters rowers in Cambridge, MA by Coach Mayrene Earle this summer. For more on all these programs check out www.masterscoaching.com.
For Masters Women: Row the Charles with MastersCoaching, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Advanced Beginner/Intermediate: June 26 - 28, 2006. Intermediate/Advanced: June 29 - July 1, 2006
- Row twice daily out of the MIT boathouse on the Charles, a river rich in rowing history, with Harvard University and the Boston skyline as your backdrop.
- Receive focused, supportive coaching from Mayrene Earle,MastersCoaching founder and six-time New England Collegiate Coach of the year. Enjoy the expert coxing of Julie Gesch, former NEMAC MVP and highly sought after for national competitions.
- Improve your technique. Gain confidence. Make new friends.
Land sessions include video analysis, instruction in rowing tanks and erg training.
Price: $599 per person. Includes written evaluations, logbook, complete notebook of training materials, souviner, camaraderie, laughter and fun.
Lodging: Nightly room rate of $72 per person, double, or $124 single at the four-star Hotel @ MIT, which is located within walking distance of the boathouse.
To Register: Call or email Mayrene at (508) 896-0076 or mayrene@masterscoaching.com
For Masters Men: Row the Charles with MastersCoaching. Join former Olympian Tom Kiefer for the first-ever MastersCoaching sweep camp for masters men! Cambridge, Mass., June 24 - 25, 2006. Level: Intermediate/Advanced
- Row out of the MIT boathouse -- three times daily -- on the Charles River, a river rich in rowing history.
- One boat per camp (just 8 participants) means you receive intensive, personalized instruction.
- Develop technique, gain boat speed and improve racing starts. (Content tailored to participants.)
- Land sessions include video analysis, instruction in rowing tanks and erg training.
In addition to his Olympic experience, Tom is a former National Team rower and Navy coach.
Experience the top-flight, individualized camp experience that has earnedMastersCoaching a following among women rowers across the country.
Price: $599 per person. Includes written evaluations, logbook, complete notebook of training materials and souvenir rowing clothing.
Lodging: Room rate of $72 per person, double, or $124 single at the four-star Hotel @ MIT.
To register: Call or email MastersCoaching founder Mayrene Earle at (508) 896-0076 or mayrene@masterscoaching.com.
For beginner Masters Women: Rowing Camp for Beginners. Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 24-25, 2006. Join coaches Mayrene T. Earle and Andrea Greeley for a two-day training camp suited both for women who have never picked up an oar AND those who have completed a Learn to Row program. (Campers will be boated according to their abilities.)
During our time together, you will master the basic rowing stroke; enjoy the teamwork and camaraderie integral to rowing; experience the rewards of powering a sleek 60-foot 8-person rowing shell, and learn why sweep rowing has been called a "symphony in motion."
Camp participants will enjoy expert coaching and individualized level-appropriate instruction in a supportive and fun environment. This exceptional learning experience will take place on Boston's picturesque Charles River. You'll row out of the MIT boathouse.
Our coaches' detailed instruction will guide you through a logical sequence of drills, so you build on your successes.
Learn where you can continue to row after you've completed this introductory experience.
Price: $269, includes rowing, land sessions with video analysis, instruction in rowing tanks and on ergs, written evaluations, logbook, training materials, and loads of laughs.
Lodging: Room rate of $72 per person, double, ($124 single) at the four-star Hotel@ MIT.
To register: Call or email MastersCoaching founder Mayrene Earle at (508) 896-0076 or mayrene@masterscoaching.com.
CALENDAR
Saturday, April 1: Spring Work Day
Sunday, April 2: 2006 Open House
Saturday, April 8: Spring Work Day
Monday, April 10: First Day of the Season (On the River!)
Tuesday, April 18: AARC Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 9: AARC Board Meeting
Saturday, May 20: National Learn to Row Day
Tuesday, June 13: AARC Board Meeting
Saturday, July 8: Grand Regatta, Grand Rapids
Tuesday, July 11: AARC Board Meeting
Saturday, July 15: Chicago Sprints Regatta, Chicago
Wednesday, July 19 - Sunday, July 23: U.S. National Championship Regatta, Indianapolis, IN
Saturday, July 22: Michigan Club Invitational Regatta, Ann Arbor
Tuesday, August 8: AARC Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 8 - Sunday, August 13: Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, St. Catherines
Thursday, August 10 - Sunday, August 13: USRA Masters Nationals, Seattle, WA
Tuesday, September 12: AARC Board Meeting
Saturday, September 16: Head of the Thames Regatta, London
Monday, September 25: Evening Practice to Start at 6:15 PM
Saturday, October 7: Head of the Ohio Regatta, Pittsburgh
Monday, October 9: Evening Practice to Start at 6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 10: AARC Board Meeting
Saturday, October 14: Frogtown Races, Toledo
Saturday, October 21 - Sunday, October 22: Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston
Saturday, October 28: Speakmon Regatta, Columbus
Sunday, November 5: American Heritage River Fall Classic Regatta, Wyandotte
Sunday, November 5: Last Day of the Fall Season
Sunday, November 12: End of the Year Party
Tuesday, November 14: AARC Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 12: AARC Board Meeting
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