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Try Rowing!

Starting in May, we invite you to experience the joy of rowing with Wichita Rowing Association's coached rowing program.  Participants will row 4 sessions with club members on the Little Arkansas River.  Our experienced coaches will be in a launch to provide safety, offer coaching, and encouragement to everyone in the boat. 

Evening sessions are Monday & Thursday at 5:30 pm in May and June.  Morning sessions are Monday & Thursday at 9:00 am. in July and August.

Who Can Try Rowing

The minimum age is 14.  Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent and bring a completed swim test.

Because of equipment design limitations participants must weigh less than 250 pounds.

Rowing is an active sport which requires lifting and carrying equipment, squatting, bending, and active aerobic movement.

How to Prepare

    • Review some of these rowing videos on techniques and safety.

What to Bring / Wear

    • Signed Waiver
    • If under 18, a completed swim test
    • Comfortable fitted (not baggy) athletic clothes
    • Shoes you can slip off easily on the dock but will not slip while carrying a boat to the dock
    • Water Bottle 
    • Hat and/or sunscreen
    • Sunglasses
    • PFD if you want to wear one

    Where

    The Riverside Rowing Center is located at South Riverside Park,  531 Nims Street, Wichita, KS 67203  (next to Tennis Center)

    Enroll in the class of your choice:

    Evening Sessions:  May or June

    Morning Sessions:  July or August


    Sessions:

    Cost: $99 for four classes

    When:  Evening sessions are Monday and Thursday at 5:30 pm from May and June.  Morning sessions are Monday and Thursday at 9:00 am July and August.  

    If you have questions, please email our coach.

    You will meet at the boathouse to work with our coaches and be integrated into boats with other members of Wichita Rowing. 

    Join the club to continue rowing and participating in the coached Monday & Thursday sessions.  Anyone who joins before the end of their Try Rowing sessions will get $99 off their annual membership.

    On the first day it's a good idea to show up a few minutes early to hand in your waiver and swim test, if applicable.

    Cancellations

    Cancellation due to weather

    WRA makes every effort to provide you with a safe and enjoyable session at the planned time.  However, sometimes weather or river conditions force us to reschedule on short notice.  The coach will contact you via email if the session needs to be cancelled due to weather and ask you to attend a different session. If you have questions feel free to email our Coach.

    Cancellation by student

    WRA has a no refund policy as sessions are available from May through September. 


    Member Coached Rowing

    The coached program is open and free to all WRA members.

    See the adults page for more information.


    Wichita Rowing Association

    P.O. Box 2785, Wichita, KS 67201-2785
    Riverside Rowing Center located at
    531 Nims | South Riverside Park


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