YOUTH SKILLS

Two Week Session for rowers of any experience level - including NO experience!

A new rower can learn to row or an experienced rower can learn to cox, help train new rowers, or train for racing.

Youth Skills M-Th 3:45-5:30pm | June 2 - June 12

For new rowers, CMI is a welcoming place. We want you to learn to love the sport we love. It takes a few sessions to learn the basics- we will start on rowing machines, and graduate you to the water quickly. Experienced Rowers: We will get you as much time in the coxswain seat as possible, building the leadership and safety skills needed for you to be in charge!

Arrive Early, as we leave the dock promptly. We can't return to pick you up, and we can't drop you off early.

Always dress in layers and bring running shoes, water shoes, an extra pair of dry socks, a hat or sunglasses, plus a water bottle. A sweatshirt, gloves, and an outer shell like a windbreaker are a good idea where it can be colder on the water.

Program Director and Coach, Frank Townsend, coordinates our youth rowing programs and can be reached via [email protected] should you have any program questions.

As always, CMI believes that cost should never be a barrier to rowing so please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] and we'll find options to keep you rowing!

IMPORTANT DETAILS

To participate all rowers will read and sign our waiver and accept our safety policy as part of their registration. In addition we ask every rower to review the US Rowing Safety video. It's a staple for most rowing clubs as it covers important knowledge for on the water, on the land, weather indicators, and how to respond in an emergency.

What to know for your rowing session

Layers are key! It can be warmer on land than on the water- or the other way around!
Your feet will get wet & the boat ramp can be slippery. Wear water shoes, crocs, old sneakers, etc. but not flip flops.
Water bottle
Cap with visor and/or sunglasses
Wear sunblock