Sculling Classes

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="10b785a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Lookout Rowing Club</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lookout Rowing Club"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LRC General"><U>LRC General</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Registration 2008"><U>Registration 2008</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LRC NEWS UPDATES "><U>LRC NEWS - UPDATES </U></A>   |   <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Traffic Pattern"><U>Traffic Pattern</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Safety Rules"><U>Safety Rules</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Map"><U>Map</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LRC Flood Plan"><U>LRC Flood Plan</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LRC Board Members"><U>LRC Board Members</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Board Minutes"><U>Board Minutes</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LRC pictures"><U>LRC pictures</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LRC History "><U>LRC History </U></A>   |   <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links"><U>Related Links</U></A>   |   <B>Sculling Classes</B>   |   <A HREF="id44.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="How to ... 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Teacher - student ratio is 10/3. </div> <bR> <div> If you are interested, please write to <A HREF="mailto:membership@lookoutrowingclub.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:membership@lookoutrowingclub.com"><U>membership@lookoutrowingclub.com</U></A> and copy cbuschbacher@gmail.com</div> <div> The head coach this year will be Julia Young again, her co-coaches are Jonathan Metzger, and Brandon Keagan. </div> <bR> <div> <U>The class structure is as follows</U>:</div> <bR> <div> At first we acquaint you with the boathouse, the boats and the general rowing technique on the ergometer</div> <div> (rowing machine) before we get on the water.</div> <div> Before you learn to scull (two oars per person), we teach you the basics of rowing in a larger sweep</div> <div> boat (one oar per person).</div> <div> Once you have the general idea of how rowing works and the terminology, we start you in doubles on the water. </div> <div> When you feel comfortable enough, we will put you in singles on the water. </div> <div> At some point we will hold a practice session in the pool where we teach you how</div> <div> to get into the boat from the water if you ever flip over.</div> <bR> <div> Following are some typical questions and answers thay you may find helpful.</div> <bR> <div> typical question: What should I wear?</div> <div> answer: You should wear athletic clothing, just make sure that your</div> <div> T-shirts and shorts are not baggy. Baggy shorts get caught in the slide</div> <div> of the seat rolling mechanism and your oars and fingers may get caught on</div> <div> loose T-shirts. </div> <bR> <div> typical question: How hard will I physically be working? Will it be like</div> <div> a workout?</div> <div> answer: You will not be rowing hard as you learn to row. We will be</div> <div> focusing on technique, so the hardest work will be mental for the first</div> <div> week. You may experience some soreness in your lower and upper back and</div> <div> your arms as your body gets used to the mechanics of rowing. As you get</div> <div> more advanced, you will spend longer on the water rowing by yourself. </div> <div> Always come hydrated, as we will be in the sun for two hours each lesson!</div> <bR> <div> typical question: Will I ever flip over?</div> <div> answer: Aaaaahhhh - one of the biggest worries of the novice (and even</div> <div> advanced!) rower! When we start rowing, you will not be in a single, as</div> <div> the biggest risk for flipping occurs in this boat. We will start you out</div> <div> in stable boats as you get used to the technique and we will only advance</div> <div> you to a single if we feel you are ready and stable enough. Early on in</div> <div> the class we will have a pool session where everyone learns to get back</div> <div> into a boat from water. Some students flip many times and some never flip</div> <div> - it's just the luck of the draw! Always have a towel and a change of</div> <div> clothes with you, just in case! :)</div> <bR> <div> typical question: What happens if I cannot make it to a class?</div> <div> answer: If you can't make a class, you have to make up the time missed at</div> <div> a different time, to be worked out with your instructor. This can be</div> <div> difficult to organize, so please try to make every class. </div> <bR> <div> typical question: When I am done with the class, can I come down to row</div> <div> whenever I want?</div> <div> answer: Completion of the class does not necessarily mean that you can</div> <div> row on your own. Upon completion of the class, your instructor will</div> <div> "check you out", which means that you will be given the so-called green</div> <div> light, the yellow light or the red light. </div> <div> If we feel that you are confident and stable enough, we will let you go</div> <div> on. We may suggest that you row with a partner before venturing out on</div> <div> your own, or we may suggest that you come down to row under supervision of</div> <div> the rowing director during office hours. Our motto is safety first! If</div> <div> we feel that you are not ready, it is to ensure your safety.</div> <bR> <div> typical question: Do I have to become a member to continue rowing?</div> <div> answer: If you are wanting to continue rowing, then yes, membership in</div> <div> the club is required. Your membership fees cover use of the LRC boats, </div> <div> coaching from the rowing director, the rowing machines and the locker room</div> <div> facilities. The cost for a year is a little less whan what you would pay</div> <div> for a gym membership. LRC will also offer opportunities to gather as a</div> <div> club in a social setting such as cookouts and "fun rows". Since</div> <div> Chattanooga is an excellent rowing venue, we have two annual head races (3</div> <div> mile race) in October and November. You will have opportunites to</div> <div> participate in and volunteer to help run the Chattanooga Head Race and the</div> <div> Head of the Hooch, races which draw high school students, college</div> <div> athletes and masters from all over the region. </div> <bR> <div> I hope this has been helpful information and that I have answered all of</div> <div> your questions. Please let me know soon which classes you would like to</div> <div> sign up for.</div> <div> I am looking forward to coaching you all soon!</div> <bR> <div> Julia Young</div> <div> LRC Summer Coach</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>