Learn to Row
This class is for the complete beginner with no rowing experience. The fundamentals of rowing will be taught in two 1-hour classes, offered 2 days a week, with no more than 4 Youth and 2 Adults per class. This is a great “starter” class for someone interested in joining our scholastic team in the fall.
You will learn terminology and boat basics and how to navigate. Sculling (rowing with 2 oars) is done in stable, flat-bottomed boats. This is the best development class to prepare you for further rowing instruction and is a prerequisite for moving up to higher level classes.
All participants (including the parents of minor-aged participants) are responsible for the information in this Tab and in the information Tabs for: Forms and Policies.
Who is Eligible: Open to the public, rising 6th graders to adult
Prerequisite: No rowing experience is necessary. Swim Test required, see Forms tab.
Classes operate on a weekly cycle starting on June 24 and ending on August 9
BASICS 1
2 one-hour classes offered on Monday and Tuesday
For Beginners with no experience
BASICS 2
2 one-hour classes offered on Wednesday and Thursday
For Beginners with limited experience
Prerequisite: Completion of Basics 1 is required, Swim Test on file
This class takes the Beginner to the next step. The fundamentals of the sport of rowing will be taught in two 1-hour classes, offered 2 days a week, with no more than 4 Youth and 2 Adults per class. You will continue to learn terminology, boat basics, how to navigate and a few basic drills to increase your understanding of the rowing stroke. Sculling will be done in stable, flat-bottomed boats. Basics 2 prepares you for further rowing instruction and is a prerequisite for moving up to higher level classes.
This is the next step to an introduction to rowing for someone interested in joining our scholastic team in the fall.
INTERMEDIATE
2 classes offered on Friday and Saturday
Prerequisite: For those who have completed BASICS 1 & 2 OR at coach's discretion for those with previous rowing experience. Passing a flip test is mandatory and will be part of the beginning of the class. If you passed a flip test at the end of your LTR class, that will be counted. Coaches will determine a participant's class readiness in their discretion. Swim Test required, see Forms tab.
Intermediate sculling is for the individual who has completed Learn to Row Basics sculling program or has previous rowing experience. Taught in two 1:20 classes, offered 2 days a week, with no more than 4 Youth and 2 Adults per class.
This class will take you to the next level of sculling or provide a refresher course for those who have been out of rowing for a while. Scullers will move into a regular (narrower) width boat. The goal of the class is to help you improve your rowing skills, teach you about balancing a boat and add simple workouts for you to execute.
This is a perfect progression in the introduction to rowing for someone interested in joining our scholastic team in the fall.
A flip test shows your ability to flip a single while in it and then get back into the boat without assistance. A coach will supervise this test. If you are unable to complete getting back into the single, you will be required to wear a waist style life preserver. It looks like a fanny pack and can be worn while rowing.
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| June 24- 25 | June 26-27 | June 28 - 29 | June 28 - 29 |
| July 1 -2 | July 3- 4 | July 5 - 6 | July 5 - 6 |
| July 8-9 | July 10-11 | July 12-13 | July 12-13 |
| July 15-16 | July 17-18 | July 19-20 | July 19-20 |
| July 22-23 | July 24-25 | July 26-27 | July 26-27 |
| July 29-30 | July 31- Aug 1 | August 2-3 | August 2-3 |
| August 5-6 | August 7-8 | August 9-10 | August 9-10 |
*Additional $20 per session covers the tariff paid by BHRA to the Town of Harvard for inclusion of non-town tax paying members. Registration allows only 1 session selection per column for each registration - for multiple sessions per program, please register again after completing checkout.
Registration Policy
- Harvard residents will be given a priority registration period before programs open to non-residents. Our classes are open to all regardless of which town you reside in. Non-residents pay an additional $10 tariff. All registration requirements and payment must be turned in before the first day of class.
- Classes are limited to 6 participants – max of 4 Youth and an additional 2 spots for Adults. Registration takes place on a rolling basis until a class is filled. Time of online sign up will determine priority and placement in any class.
Parking at Pond
- Harvard residents WITHOUT beach parking stickers and for non-residents: NO parking at the beach for summer rowing. Please use the lot at the top of the hill (below the library lot). It’s a 5’ walk to the pond on the path to the right of the road.
- Harvard residents WITH beach parking stickers who are only participating in the rowing program are also asked to park in the lot at the top of the hill (not library) as well. This is to ensure parking at the beach for those folks taking programs offered by the town. BHRA requests your cooperation.
All registrants, please follow these steps:
Review the Forms Tab, and make sure you have completed everything applicable on that page, including Swim test.
Review all our policies on that Tab, including Parking, Refund and Cancellation policies.
Then complete the online registration, submit all forms and pay online.
Forms and payment are due before the class begins. Classes fill, so register early.
Complete the online registration.
- Start the registration
- Follow registration instruction to go to a Google Form for reserving sessions slots
- Return to the registration to finish registration and pay online
If your registration is NOT 100% complete on the first day of class, you will NOT be allowed to participate in the program.
Questions?
Please direct program questions to: Chris Whitbeck
Registration questions and forms, send to: Programdirector@barehillrowing.com