2008 Fall Training Options

(September 2008 - November 2008)
 
All rowers at Robinson are encouraged to participate in a fall rowing camp.  Novice rowers, in particular, are encouraged to register for a camp. This is a great chance to try crew and see if you like it before making a commitment to it for the whole year.  Returning rowers are also encouraged to participate in the more competitive programs available.

 
Program for NOVICE rowers with little or no experience

The Fairfax County Sculling and Rowing Novice Learn to Row Program is a 3 week program to be held at Sandy Run Park, Occoquan, VA.  This multi school program is designed to teach and improve upon the basic fundamental elements of the rowing sequence. This program is ideal for middle school and high school aged children with less than one year of competitive rowing experience. Rowers will pay a one time fee of $275, which will cover all of the cost associated with the program.

Dates:
Three week period #1: Monday, September 8, 2008 – Friday, September 26, 2008 ($200)
Three week period #2: Monday, September 29, 2008 – Friday, October 17, 2008 ($200)

Practice Times: The team will practice on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:30 – 6:30 pm.
 

Program for rowers with at least one (1) year of experience

The Fairfax County Sculling and Rowing Program is a fall rowing camp at Sandy Run Park, Occoquan, VA.  It is designed to allow local area high school rowers, with at least one year rowing experience, the opportunity to improve their fundamental rowing skills and technique in a fun (multi school), competitive rowing environment.

This year’s program will have both a Select and Development team, allowing all desired rowers/coxswains the opportunity to participate and race. Rowers will participate in a three week tryout period. After the initial three weeks, rowers will be placed on either the Select or the Development team, based on their current rowing abilities. The selection criteria for the Select Team will be based on attendance, attitude, erg times (based on a 12 minute erg piece), weight adjusted erg times, as well as, on the water assessments. Additional erg testing may be required throughout the 9 week season for the Select Team. Every effort will be made to incorporate as many different schools as possible into each boat. Additionally, the select boats will have the following limitation placed on them:  EACH BOAT WILL BE LIMITED TO A MAX OF 50% (4) OF ITS ROWERS COMING FROM ANY ONE AREA HIGH SCHOOL.  It is anticipated that the select team will be comprised of 2 eights; possibly 3 depending on the number of qualified rowers.  Two (2) quads may also be part of the select team, as well.  Cost for each session is $200 for rowers, $50 for coxswains.  Additional information about the Fairfax County Sculling & Rowing Program can be found at:  www.fairfaxcountyjuniors.com

Dates:
3 week try-out camp:  Saturday, September 6, 2008 - Saturday, September 27, 2008.
Select/Development camp:  Monday, September 29, 2008 - Sunday, November 2, 2008.

Practice Times:  Practice times are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from 4:30pm-6:30pm.