 |
Experience Rowing!
You can get an idea of what rowing is all about in just 50 minutes, however to obtain balance, comfort and the rhythm of rowing it takes time on the water. Classes run from late spring into early fall. Our next classes are planned for late spring of 2018.
We invite you to experience the joy of rowing with the Wichita Rowing Association for a brief instruction of the basics of rowing on an ergometer. Then, out to the river where you will practice sculling on dock rowers and take a seat in the shell to learn how to scull on the water. Our experienced coaches will guide you through every step of the way.What to Expect
Volunteers will be on hand to walk you through the different stations.- Sign in and turn in necessary forms.
- Get a tour of the shelter and the boats.
- Learn about different boats and rowing terminology.
- Practice the rowing stroke on a stationary rowing machine.
- Get in a boat and go out on the river with a volunteer rower.
Where:
- The Wichita Community Rowing Center, 551 S. Nimms
- South Riverside Park.
Who can join?
The minimum age for participation is 14. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.When? Choose from one of the class times listed below:
| Class Type | ||||||||
|
Adult Intro To Rowing: ($30) Take this class first to get your toes wet (no pun intended) and see what our rowing program is all about. That way you have a chance to try it out. Whether wanting a fun way to stay active or something more competitive, rowing is an awesome outdoor activity for all ages. However, it does take some movability to get in and out of a boat so this class is a neat way to try out rowing before joining the club.
|
||||||||
|
Adult Learn To Row: ($140) We recommend you take the longer Adult Learn to Row class to learn to row on your own. This class offers individualized instruction and a chance to take small steps so you are more confident to row on your own. If you have rowed before or you do other small boat activities you may just sign up for the longer class but it is very beneficial to take both and gets you more water time.
|
||||||||
Click here to complete our online registration by choosing the desired class on the calendar.
Feel free to email our Learn To Row instructor, Valan Polley here with any questions.
What you need before you row: Before you're able to row please process the paperwork done before the class begins. We will need for you to sign a waiver and have a paper copy of a swim test so it's good to show up a few minutes early the first day to any class.
What To Wear?
We recommend comfortable, but not baggy, athletic clothes and shoes that you can slip out of at the dock.What to Bring?
- Signed Waiver
- Completed Swim Test Form *Can be done at any YMCA or the Wichita State Gym
- Suggested:
-
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat/ Sunglasses
- Hopefully you won't need these items but they are handy to have in the car:
-
- Extra pair of socks
- Towel
Cancellations
Cancellation due to weather
WRA makes every effort to provide you with a safe and enjoyable class at the planned time. However, sometimes weather or river conditions force us to reschedule on short notice. This is an outdoor sport and we will conduct the class in any weather except thunderstorms, very high winds or flooding of the river. If this happens we’ll work with you to make up the class at a time that fits your schedule. The instructor will contact you via email if the class needs to be cancelled due to weather. If you have questions feel free to email our Learn To Row instructor, Valan Polley here.
Cancellation by student
If it becomes necessary for a registered student to cancel, refunds will be made as follows:
- Notice given 7 days or more in advance – full refund, minus $5.00 processing fee.
- Notice given less than 7 days in advance – 50% refund, minus $5.00 processing fee.
NOTE: Any money forfeited will be happily applied toward a future Learn-to-Row class.