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INTRODUCTION TO ROWING CLASSES FOR ADULTS

You don't have to be an Olympian to row on Lake Lanier....

Dates and Times:
*All classes meet for 10 sessions.
*There are 3 classes to choose from (see below).
*Lessons will last approximately two hours each day.

The following dates and times were offered for 2007:

• Class 1 - Ten (10) sessions; April 14 - June 2, 2007
  Sessions 1-6 : 11:00AM Saturdays; April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19 Session 7 : 6:30PM Wed; May 23
  Session 8 : 8:00AM Sat: May 26
  Session 9 : 6:30PM Wed; May 30
  Session 10 : 8:00AM Sat; June 2

• Class 2 - Ten (10) sessions; July 8 - Aug 25, 2007
  Sessions 1-6 : 6;30PM Sundays; July 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 5, 12
  Session 7 : 6:30PM Wed; Aug 15
  Session 8 : 8:00AM Sat: Aug 18
  Session 9 : 6:30PM Wed; Aug 22
  Session 10 : 8:00AM Sat; Aug 25

• Class 3 - Ten (10) sessions; Sep 2 - Oct 27, 2007
  Sessions 1-6 : 6:30PM Sundays; Sep 2, 9, 16, 30; Oct 7, 14
  Session 7 : 6:30PM Wed; Oct 17
  Session 8 : 8:00AM Sat: Oct 20
  Session 9 : 6:30PM Wed; Oct 24
  Session 10 : 8:00AM Sat; Oct 27

To register, please contact Lake Lanier Rowing Club at  770.287.0077 or llrc@mindspring.com.

Topics to be covered:  
Boat safety
Equipment Terminology
Boat Handling
Sweep Rowing
Sculling
Coxing
Erging
Fundamentals of the rowing stroke
How to continue as a full LLRC Member

Location:
We will be meeting at the Lake Lanier Rowing Center, site of the 1996 Olympic Rowing events. During the first session we will learn the basic motions of the rowing stroke on ergometers, and then take a swimming test. All participants must be able to tread water for ten minutes.

The second session, and all following sessions, will be held in boats on the water. If you are unable to attend the first session, you must bring a float test form signed by a lifeguard.

Please complete the Registration and Waiver Forms and return them with a check for $100 to:
Lake Lanier Rowing Club
3105 Clark’s Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30506 

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the forms, click here for a free link to Adobe Acrobat Reader.

If you become a full member of the Lake Lanier Rowing Club your $100 fee will apply to your first year's dues.

There is only room for twenty participants, so please register early! We will contact you if there is a problem with your registration, or if the class is full. Please assume you have been accepted into the class if you do not hear from us.

If you have questions, please contact Lake Lanier Rowing Club at  770.287.0077 or llrc@mindspring.com.