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Adult Programs
Nereid’s
adult programs are designed to progress a beginner rower to Novice programs, membership and participation in the club throughout 2012. There are two ways to start.
1. The Adult Learn to Row program is a great introduction to rowing for beginners. The program costs $300 for 10 one-hour sessions. There is a maximum of 4 rowers per program. The coach will determine when the boat is ready to go on the water, but the first session or two are usually spent on land reviewing equipment and practicing technique. The dates for the programs are:
Adult Learn to Row 1 - 5/29 through 6/19 Tue, Thur and Sat 6:45-8PM
Adult Learn to Row 2 - 6/11 through 7/3 Mon, Wed and Fri 6:45-8PM.
2. For those who cannot make our group programs, Nereid also offers a beginner’s program. This program starts with 5 one-hour private lessons at a cost of $200. This allows for flexibility for those who cannot attend the group Learn to Row sessions. This provides you with the ability to have a Learn to Row Program that is flexible in dates, times and time of year. We will put you in touch with one of our coaches to arrange convenient dates and times. You may start whenever safe water conditions allow. This is likely to be from early April through early November.
Upon completion of the session, a participant will have the following options.
a. Join the club (Look at Nereid’s membership page)
b. Sign up for an Adult Novice class when available (see below)
c. Take up to 5 additional private lessons at $50 per one-hour
session.
Upon completion of all private lessons a participant
must join the club before taking additional private lessons or
participating in an Adult Novice class.
The coaches will work with participants to determine the best next steps level given the progress made.
3. The Adult Novice program is for those beginners or club members who are ready to start rowing with others of comparable ability. Each program will cost $300 for 10 sessions. There is a maximum of 4 rowers per program. The dates for the Adult Novice programs are:
Adult Novice 1 - 7/9 through 7/30 Mon, Wed and Fri 5:30-6:45PM
If you want to participate in an Adult Novice session but cannot make the scheduled dates and times, contact our coaches or David Dowd, VP Rowing Programs programs@nereidbc.org. We will try to organize a session with others who also may be interested.
5. Private Lessons:
A. Club members may take private lessons at rate of $40 per hour for singles. Additionally, coaches can work with Competitive Masters to prepare training programs. All payments are to be made to Nereid but times are to be arranged with your coach.
B. Non-members may take lessons at the rate of $50 per hour. Non-members may take no more than 10 private lessons. All payments are to be made to Nereid but times are to be arranged with your coach.
Youth Programs
Nereid’s youth programs are designed so a beginner can progress from Learn to Row, to Novice, to a competitive team. If you are interested in participating in Competitive Rowing in High School or in a Club setting these programs are excellent preparation.
1. Nereid’s “Youth Learn to Row” programs cost $350 for 10 sessions. The sessions have a maximum of 4 participants. The coach determines when the boat is ready to go on the water. The first hour or two of each session is usually spent on land reviewing equipment and practicing technique. The dates for the programs are as follows:
Nereid’s youth programs are designed so a beginner can progress from Learn to Row, to Novice, to a competitive team. If you are interested in participating in Competitive Rowing in High School or in a Club setting, these programs are excellent preparation.
Youth Learn to Row 1A - 5/30 through 6/20 Wed, Fri and Mon 4- 5:515PM
Youth Learn to Row 1B - 5/30 through 6/20 Wed, Fri and Mon 5:15-6:30PM
Youth Learn to Row 2A - 6/25 through 7/20 Mon, Wed, and Fri A 4- 5:15PM (no session on Mon 7/2 and 7/4)
Youth Learn to Row 2B - 6/25 through 6/29 Mon through Fri 1-3:30PM
Youth Learn to Row 3 - 7/9 through 7/13 Mon through Fri 1-3:30PM
Youth Learn to Row 4 - 7/16 through 7/20 Mon through Fri 1-3:30PM
Youth Learn to Row 5 - 7/23 through 7/27 Mon through Fri 4-6:30PM
Youth Learn to Row 6 - 7/30 through 8/3 Mon through Fri 4-6:30PM
Youth Learn to Row 7A - 10/1 through 10/24 Sat, Sun and Mon 3:45-5:00PM
(no sessions planned on Sat 10/15 or Sun 10/16. Regattas are planned on these days but the dates may change)
Youth Learn to Row 7B - 10/1 through 10/24 Sat, Sun and Mon 5:00-6:15PM
(no sessions planned on Sat 10/15 or Sun 10/16. Regattas are planned on these days but the dates may change)
2. The Youth Novice programs are for those who have finished a Learn to Row program and want to continue rowing. Each program will cost $175 for 5 sessions. There is a maximum of 4 rowers per program. The dates for the Youth Novice programs are as follows:
Youth Novice 1 - 7/9 through 7/13 Mon through Fri 6:45-8PM
Youth Novice 2 - 7/30 through 8/3 Mon through Fri 4-5:15PM
Youth Novice 3 - 8/6 through 8/10 Mon through Fri 4-5:15PM
3. Private lessons
Private lesson are available at a rate of $50 per hour. All
payments are to be made to Nereid, but times are to be arranged with
Boris or other coach.
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Junior & College Competitive Programs
1. Junior Spring Competitive Program
A. Coaching
Sarah Kornblum and Chris Buesser will coach the Junior Spring Program, working with Nereid’s head coach, Boris Roque Alvarez.
B. Program Description
The Junior Spring program is intended for those whose High Schools do not have Rowing teams. Nereid will try to accommodate as many rowers as possible but cannot guarantee participation for all. Preference will be given first to those in High School and then to those in 8th Grade.
The rowers will be split into groups, with each group participating in 1 and 1/2 to 2 hour sessions depending on their skill and experience.
Group 1 - Competitive 6 times per week. Participation in this program, as well as regattas, will be at the coaches’ discretion. In order to participate in this program, athletes will need to successfully complete a 2k erg test and pass a technical evaluation.
Group 2 - Intermediate 4 times per week. Intended for those with rowing experience or those who have completed a Learn to row program
Group 3 - Beginner 4 times per week. Intended for those who have never been in a boat.
Participants
with no rowing experience are welcome to attend, but need to understand that there will be no refund if the participant decides to drop out of the program. Nereid offers other Learn to Row programs that may be more appropriate for a participant who is not committed to complete the program.
The coaches will make all decisions in which group the participants belong. Depending on a rower’s development, the coaches may change an athlete’s group during the season. The focus of the program is to develop technical skills, fitness and prepare athletes for races, if they are capable.
The coaches will make all decisions in which group the participants belong. Depending on a rower’s development, the coaches may change an athlete’s group during the season. The focus of the program is to develop technical skills, fitness and prepare athletes for races, if they are capable.
C. Schedule
Competitive Group
2/27 through 5/26 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; 4-7PM
Intermediate Group
2/28 through 5/26; Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat; 4-6:30PM
Beginner Group
2/27 through 5/26 Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun; 4-6:30PM
The times are tentative. Once the team participants are final, the coaches will work with the athletes to finalize a schedule. This will change with factors such as Daylight, the athlete’s fitness and skill level.
There will be land practice for the first few weeks of the program (2/27 though 3/14).
Water practice will start as soon as possible after 3/14, but will be dependent on temperature, weather, water conditions and daylight. Land practice will occur if the coaches decide conditions are not appropriate for water practice.
The coaches will determine when rowers are ready to participate in competition.
The coaches will also determine if any rowers are capable of participating in regattas requiring travel. For those eligible, possible regattas are at Mercer Lake (4/13 & 4/14), at the Cooper Cup on 4/29 in Camden and the Mid Atlantic District Regatta on 5/12. All race dates are still tentative and will be updated when finalized.
D. Fee for the Junior Spring Program
The Competitive programs will cost $700.
The Intermediate and Beginner programs will cost $500.
Complete the Junior Sign-up and submit it by regular mail or email.
Rowers participating in regattas are required to become US Rowing members. You will need to pay US Rowing the membership fee. The fee in 2011 was $45. This is a one time annual fee and is not needed if the athlete is already a member.
2. Summer Competitive Program
A. Coaching
Boris Roque Alvarez will be the Head Coach, along with Nereid coaches Sarah Kornblum and Chris Buesser.
B. Program Description
The Summer program will be divided into Competitive and Intermediate groups.
i. Summer Competitive Group
The Summer competitive group is intended for those who are serious about training. Athletes will train for two regattas in July and a third may be possible. Participation in the program, as well as regattas, is at the coaches’ discretion. In order to participate in this program, athletes will need to successfully complete a 2k erg test and pass a technical evaluation. The program may be limited depending on the numbers that sign up. The rowers will participate in daily training sessions. Rowers must commit to participate in all regattas and training sessions. If you have plans for a family vacation or camp during this time period, the Intermediate program is the more appropriate program. Practice times are:
When school is still in session: 6/2 until 6/24 Tue and Thur 4-6PM; Sat and Sun 11AM-1-3PM
When school is over: 6/25 until 7/27 Mon through Fri 9-11:30AM (no session on 7/4 or during regattas)
The schedule is tentative and the coaches will work with the rowers to finalize it in June. The coaches will also finalize the regatta schedule in late May. It is anticipated that Nereid Juniors will attend the Independence Day Regatta (6/29 to 7/1) and the Philadelphia Youth Regatta (7/14).
C. Fee
The program will cost $700.
Rowers participating in regattas are required to become US Rowing members. You will need to pay US Rowing the membership fee. The fee in 2011 was $45. This is a one time annual fee and is not needed if the athlete is already a member.
ii. Junior Summer Intermediate Program
A. Coaching
Boris Roque Alvarez will be the Head Coach, along with Nereid coaches Sarah Kornblum and Chris Buesser.
B. Program Description
The Summer Intermediate program is intended for those who want to improve their technique and maintain their fitness during the summer. Athletes may participate in regattas but participation will be at the coaches’ discretion. The rowers will participate in a 2 hour sessions three days per week. A minimum of one season of rowing experience is required. Participation in the program as well as regattas is at the coaches’ discretion.
Practice times for the Intermediate Group are:
When school is still in session: 6/2 through 6/25 Tue and Thu 6-8PM; Sat 1-3PM
When school is over: 6/26 through 7/27 Tue and Thu 2:30PM-4:30PM; Sat 1-3PM
Be ready to work with the coaches as the schedule is tentative and will be final in June.
C. Fee
The program will cost $500.
Rowers participating in regattas are required to become US Rowing members. You will need to pay US Rowing the membership fee. The fee in 2011 was $45. This is a one time annual fee and is not needed if the athlete is already a member.
iii. Summer one week Technique Programs
The Summer Technique program is intended for those who are serious about improving on the water technique. The program will cost $450. There will be a maximum of 8 rowers in the program. The 8 rowers will be divided into two groups of 4. A minimum of two seasons of rowing experience is required.
Program 1 – Mon 7/30 through Fri 8/3 12-4PM
iv. College Summer Program
A. Coaching
Boris Roque Alvarez will be the Head Coach.
B. Program Description
The College Summer Program is intended to provide college rowers the type of training they desire to improve their chances on their teams when they return to school. The program will be designed for the rowers that sign up.
Practice times for the College Summer Group are:
6/4 through 7/27 Mon, Wed and Fri 7-9AM
The coaches will finalize the schedule in June as we learn more about the schedule of the rowers who sign up.
C. Fee
To join the program you will be required to join the boat club as a College member (fee $225). In addition to the membership fee, the program will cost $150.
Rowers participating in regattas are required to become US Rowing members and pay regatta fees.
5. Fall Junior Programs
A. Coaching
Boris Roque Alvarez will be the Head Coach.
B. Program Description and Cost
The Fall Junior programs will be split into three groups, an Elite, Competitive and Intermediate team. There will be a limit of 40 athletes combined. The coaches will determine the appropriate team for the athletes and may change the practice times depending on the turnout that we have.
i. Elite program
The Elite Program is intended to train athletes for the high level regattas. Two years of racing experience is required. Participation in the program, as well as regattas, is at the coaches’ discretion. In order to participate in this program, athletes will need to successfully complete a 2k erg test and pass a technical evaluation. The coaches will determine who will participate in the Elite Program. The program may be limited depending on the numbers that sign up. The rowers will participate in daily training sessions.
Regattas for the Elite program are:
Head of the Passaic (10/13) (This date will be finalized in the summer)
Head of the Schuylkill (10/27 & 10/28)
Fee: $700 Includes entry fees for regattas.
Rowers participating in regattas are required to become US Rowing members. You will need to pay US Rowing the membership fee. The fee in 2011 was $45. This is a one time annual fee and is not needed if the athlete is already a member.
Session Times and Dates:
There will be 6 on water sessions per week.
The program will run from September 12 through October 28.
Practices will be on Tue though Fri from 4PM -7PM and Sat and Sun from 11:30-1:30.
The coaches may change the practice times depending on the turnout.
ii. Competitive Program
The Competitive Program is intended for athletes looking to improve their training. Two years of racing experience is preferred for the Competitive Junior Program. The focus is on improving technical skills and conditioning. Participation in the program, as well as regattas, is at the coaches’ discretion. In order to participate in this program, athletes will need to successfully complete a 2k erg test and pass a technical evaluation. The coaches will determine who will participate in the Competitive Program. The program may be limited depending on the numbers that sign up.
Regattas for the Competitive program are:
Head of the Passaic (10/13) (This date will be finalized in the summer)
Head of the Schuylkill (10/27 & 10/28)
Fee: $500 Includes entry fees for regattas.
Rowers participating in regattas are required to become US Rowing members. You will need to pay US Rowing the membership fee. The fee in 2011 was $45. This is a one time annual fee and is not needed if the athlete is already a member.
Session Times and Dates:
There will be 4 on water sessions per week.
The program will run from September 12 through October 28.
Practices will be on Wed and Fri from 4PM -6PM and Sat and Sun from 11:30-1:30.
The coaches may change the practice times and days depending on the turnout.
Intermediate Program
The Intermediate program is intended for athletes with less than 2 years of racing experience and at least a Learn to Row program. The focus is on developing technical skills.
Regattas:
Participation in regattas will be at the discretion of the coaches. The planned regatta will be the Head of the Passaic regatta. Intermediate crews may attend a second regatta at the coaches’ discretion.
Fees: $450 Includes entry fee for Regattas.
Rowers participating in regattas are required to become US Rowing members. You will need to pay US Rowing the membership fee. The fee in 2011 was $45. This is a one time annual fee and is not needed if the athlete is already a member.
Session Times and Dates:
There will be 3 on water sessions per week.
The program will run from September 11 through October 28.
Practices will be on Tue and Thu from 4PM -6PM and Sat from 1:30-3:30
The coaches may change the practice times and days depending on the turnout.
6. Winter Junior Programs
A. Program Description
The Winter Junior program will focus on weight training and ergometer workouts to improve performance during the Spring racing season. The sessions will be coached by Nereid’s Head Coach, Boris Roque Alvarez.
B. Schedule
Mon, Wed, Fri 4PM-5:30PM or
Tue, Thu 4PM-5:30PM and Sat 12:30PM-2PM
Start date is Monday 11/12/2012 and the finish date is Wednesday 1/9/2013.
No sessions are planned between 12/24 and 1/1.
This time off break will be finalized in December 2012.
C. Cost
3 days per week - $300
2 days per week - $225
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