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!
SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAMMING
Juniors Camps and Clinics
Summer Speed Mornings 6/13/23 – 7/27/23
Days of the week: Tuesday & Thursday
Times: 8:00am to 9:30am
Ages Welcome: 13-18
The Lehigh Rowing Camp is for rowers and coxswains of all experience levels, ages 13-18. Through individualized instruction, participants will experience a curriculum designed to advance each camper’s technical skills and racing abilities. Coaches will also provide discussions and instruction on topics of core strength, the college recruiting process, and coxswain development. Our experienced coaching staff will facilitate a fun and challenging environment to teach all campers how to become faster rowers.
Cost: $150, Scholarships available for students residing in the City of Allentown
Summer Camp 1, 6/19/23 – 6/23/23 and Summer Camp 2, 7/10/23 – 7/14/23
Days of the week: Monday to Friday
UPDATE: SIGNUPS FOR JUNIORS SUMMER CAMPS 1 & 2 ARE PAUSED
Times: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Ages Welcome: 13-18
( Daily Format: 1.5 hours practice / 1 hour rigging & concepts / 1.5 hours practice )
The Lehigh Rowing Camp is for rowers and coxswains of all experience levels, ages 13-18. Participants will experience a curriculum designed to advance each camper’s technical skills and racing abilities through highly individualized instruction. Coaches will also provide discussions and instruction on topics of core strength, college recruiting process, and coxswain development. Our experienced coaching staff will facilitate a fun and challenging environment to teach all campers how to become faster rowers.
Cost: $375, Scholarships available for students residing in the City of Allentown
Adult Clinics
Summer Chill 6/13/23 – 7/27/23
Days of the week: Tuesday & Thursday
Times: 5:30am to 7:15am
Are you looking for a new challenge? Or are you a seasoned rower who wants to get back in the boat? Welcome to warm summer mornings down on 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. This program will use all types of sculling and sweep boats. There may also be limited use of Concept 2 ergs for technique and strength training.
Cost: $250, Scholarships available for women residing in the City of Allentown
Register for Learn to Row Day
Discover the sport of rowing at Learn to Row Day on June 3, 2023!
FREE! Open to adults and students ages 13+!
Registration opens 4/1/23
Register for Juniors Clinics
Juniors Clinics are open to all students ages 13-18 in the Lehigh Valley.
Limited scholarships available for students living in the City of Allentown.
Register for Adult Clinics
The adult rowing series is open to all adults in the Lehigh Valley. All fitness and experience levels welcome!
Limited scholarships are available for women entering the sport.
ROWING INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
Welcome to Lehigh Valley Community Rowing! We are so excited to bring this wonderful opportunity to get out on the water back to the Lehigh Valley.
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.
A few FAQs before our first session:
What should I bring?
A positive attitude, patience, and a willingness to make mistakes and to learn from them. And a water bottle!
What should I wear?
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.
What should I expect?
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.
Who should I reach out to with questions?
Coach Bob Michener at x03b22@lehigh.edu or
Sarah Barrett at sbarrett@ywcaallentown.org
