Rowing
Building community connection and fostering personal growth through the sport of rowing.
In partnership with Lehigh University Rowing, the Lehigh Valley Community Rowing program provides opportunities to access the sport of rowing through the Learn to Row program, and develops athletes through juniors and masters rowing clinics.
Rowing encourages character building. Athletes learn responsibility, leadership skills, teamwork, self-respect, self-confidence, commitment, and dedication all while having fun in a friendly, supportive environment. Welcome to rowing, where there is no bench.
Athletes of any age, experience, and fitness level are welcome! Join us on the water!
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Juniors Camps and Clinics
The Lehigh Rowing sessions are for rowers and coxswains of all experience levels, ages 13-18. Through highly individualized instruction, students will experience a curriculum designed to advance each rower’s technical skills and racing abilities. Coaches will also provide discussions and instruction on core strength, the college recruiting process, and coxswain development. Our experienced coaching staff will facilitate a fun and challenging environment to teach all rowers how to become faster.
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Adult Camps and Clinics
Are you looking for a new challenge? Or are you a seasoned rower who wants to get back in the boat?
Welcome to crisp spring mornings down at the Lehigh river. This early morning program is designed for adults at all levels of rowing. Our experienced coaches are here to help guide you to the next level.
The majority of this program will use sweep v8 / 4+ boats. There may also be limited use of Concept 2 ergs for technique and strength training.
Rowing Information for Participants
Welcome to Lehigh Valley Community Rowing!
Rowing is a true lifetime sport and is something you can learn to do at any time. We will have a range of skill and experience levels among the participants in this group-- from folks who have never set foot in a boat, to those who participated in our summer learn to row program, even some with college rowing experience from years ago-- the Lehigh University rowing coaches are experienced teaching at all levels.
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A positive attitude, patience, and a willingness to make mistakes and to learn from them. And a water bottle!
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A t-shirt, non-baggy shorts or pants (tights/leggings/spandex is ideal), running shoes or sandals to wear down to the dock, a jacket and/or hat on rainy days.
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Clinics are held at the Lehigh University Boathouse, located at Bucky Boyle Park in Allentown (10 Pump Place).
We will learn rowing basics together, including terminology, boat types, the rowing stroke/motion, roles/seats in the boat, and teamwork!
We row in all weather conditions. If the coaches deem it is unsafe to go out on the water due to a thunderstorm, water temperature, or current, we will practice indoors on ergs (rowing machines) in the boathouse.
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Coach Bob Michener at x03b22@lehigh.edu or
Sarah Barrett at sbarrett@ywcaallentown.org