Ever wonder what it would be like to row in a sleek crew shell? Get a brief introduction to rowing with the Ann Arbor Rowing Club's Quick Catch program. These one-time classes begin with learning the basic technique on a rowing machine (or "erg") and then move to the water on our very stable training vessel, The Barge.  From there, you’ll row in an 8-person shell with some experienced rowers.

Held in collaboration with Ann Arbor Rec & Ed and based on our National Learn to Row Day format, the LTR Quick Catch is a highly condensed introduction to the sport. Each session will be 2-3 hours in length.

This class is not a substitute for our 4-week LTR, nor is it required for taking LTR.  The Quick Catch is meant to give people a chance to test the waters, to be a nice way to spend a half-day on the river, to learn some rowing vocabulary and techniques, to teach you how to get more out of your gym-based rowing machine workouts, or all of these!

Quick Catch may be right for you if you want to:

• See the Huron from a new vantage point
• Explore something active and new
• Learn proper rowing machine technique to get the most out of your gym workout and minimize injury potential
• Test out rowing before taking our 4-week LTR course
• Refresh latent rowing skills
• Prepare for AARC's Learn to Scull class and have no/little prior rowing experience

Participants should be at least 13 years old. Minors are encouraged to participate along with a parent or guardian and must have parental signature on waivers.

Classes require a minimum of 6 attendees, and will be held weekend mornings at 9:30am. All registration is conducted through Ann Arbor Rec & Ed.

Additional classes may be scheduled for groups of 8 or more. Contact info@a2crew.com for more information.

The LTR QuickCatch Fee is $35.

Class size is limited to 10 registrants. Classes in red are closed. Email info@a2crew.com to inquire about last-minute availability.

Registration

Registration for Learn to Row Quick Catch will be done through Ann Arbor Rec and Ed Department in the Spring 2008 catalog.  Learn to Row Quick Catch is under the Adult Sports section.