Rowing Programs

Learn to Row
Sculling/Sweep Classes

2010 Class Schedule

Registration form available in the spring and summer. Park and Recreation Class Schedules at http://www.wichita.gov/cityoffices/park/ Please include your e-mail address and phone when registering. For further Learn to Row class questions and directions to the facilities, please contact Steve Owens sdowens@cox.net at 204-3934 (Cell) 2010 Class Schedule: Learn to Row Intro Class – 1 three hour class · Dates: April 17; May 22; June 26; July 24; August 28 · Time: 9:00 AM to Noon · Location: Begins at Park Villa, ends at Riverside Tennis Center · Cost: $19 per class • Maximum 10 students Learn to Row Sculling Classes – 5 classes 12 hrs Instruction Dates: April 30, May 1, 3, 5, 8 June 4, 5, 7, 9, 12 July 9, 10, 12, 14, 17 August 6, 7, 9, 11, 14 September 10, 11, 13, 15, 18 Time: Fri 6-8P, Sat 9-12, Mon & Wed 6-8P, Sat 9-12 · Location: Riverside Park/Little Arkansas River - Meet at Ralph Wulz Tennis Center(551 N Nims-Riverside)-West end of tennis complex · Cost: $79 per session (5 classes) includes rowing T-shirt Sculling Class Location: The west end handball courts at the Riverside Ralph Wulz Tennis Center at 551 Nims Street. (Park in the tennis center parking lot next to the tennis dome and walk along the river to the boat racks and dock facing the Wichita Art Museum at the west side of the tennis courts.) ***Registration Due 1 week prior to first class*** Each class session covers: A basic overview of rowing Safety The rowing stroke Equipment handling Water etiquette After taking the class, we encourage you to join WRA and become a members for year round rowing activities including sweep and scull rowing, social events and the annual Wichita Frostbite Regatta every November. LTR Class fees can be applied to WRA membership dues! Membership Dues and Fee are: $120 dues per individual per year $190 dues for family per year Want to row on a competitive Junior High and High School rowing program(13-18 yrs). Class fees apply to membership dues. $30.00 dues per 3 month quarters (spring, summer, fall, and winter sessions) (12-18 yrs) - includes rowing coach for practices, boats and equipment and support of many fun regattas. Contact Juniors coach Brian Adamson 316-652-8833 • adamson.email@gmail.com Full time Recreational sculling available for all club members after finishing the sculling class. Weekday evenings (6:00pm-8:00pm) and Saturdays (9am-11am) experienced club members are on-site for rowing on the Little Arkansas River.

Easy to learn NO experience necessary NO equipment to buy Out on the water safely & quickly In less than a week, you can be out on your own - winding your way down the Arkansas River! Rowing in Wichita: It's for everyone! Rowing is one of the best cardiovascular full-body workouts – a great lifelong activity Easy to learn – in about four hours of instruction, you’re out on the water You don’t need to be a seasoned athlete, but if you are, you will continue to be challenged as with the increase in experience, the shells get leaner, lighter and faster! Recreational or racing against the clock – the level of competitiveness is your choice Teenagers through seniors can enjoy this activity. The average rowers are professionals, not students, a large percentage women. There is no equipment to buy! The Arkansas River is easily accessible and… great water for rowing! The WRA offers lessons throughout the summer, which are: Informal with a low student/instructor ratio Structured just enough to keep it fun Give you the knowledge and experience to get you on the water quickly and safely The Wichita Rowing Association is a volunteer driven, non-profit organization striving to provide the greater Wichita area access to the sport of rowing. Give us a call. We’d be happy to tell you more, schedule a time to show you our equipment, or go out for a row. Class registration applies to annual club dues. Class space is limited so early enrollment is recommended. An instructor will call to confirm your enrollment. See the 2010 Spring WRA Learn to Row information offered through the Park and Recreation Class Schedules at http://www.wichita.gov/cityoffices/park/ or see the WRA flyer on page 9 of the class schedule in the Department of Park and Recreation Spring Schedule

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