NEW ROWERS
2011 Sculling Lessons - Learn to Row
The majority of rowing that is done with Great Salt Lake Rowing is in single and double sculling boats. Lessons teach sculling and boat safety techniques. There are four lessons to a series. Lessons cost $100.00 for the series. Please contact Josie Byer by email for more information at josiebyer@gmail.com.
Private lessons are also available, both for beginning rowers and for those who would like to improve their technique. Private group lessons are also available. Contact the club Training Committee chair at josiebyer@gmail.com.
GUEST ROWERS
2011 Sculling Lessons - Learn to Row
Rowing on the Great Salt Lake is a wonderful way to exercise and experience the lake. Rowing is a great activity because it is easy on the joints and can be done by people of all abilities and physical goals. Rowing can be relaxing like a walk in the park or intense and competitive depending on each rower's desires.
Great Salt Lake Rowing will begin classes during the first week of May and continue throughout the spring and summer. Classes will be small and be for rowers of all ages and physical abilities.
Opportunities for competitions and group rowing activities are available with Great Salt Lake Rowing Memberships.
BEGINNER LESSON SERIES
The majority of rowing that is done with Great Salt Lake Rowing is in single and double sculling boats. Lessons teach sculling and boat safety techniques. There are four lessons to a series. Lessons cost $100.00 for the series. Please contact Josie Byer by email for more information at josiebyer@gmail.com.
YOUR FIRST ROW: bring a full water bottle, hat and sunscreen. Wear snug fitting
athletic clothing appropriate to the weather. You need maximal freedom
of movement without the risk of loose clothing snagging in the tracks or
catching your thumbs (open pockets on front are a no-no). Cycling
clothing works well. Please also bring a check or cash to your first lesson, as well as a signed waiver.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Each lesson series will begin with a review of boating safety and the geography and water conditions of the Great Salt Lake. Rowers will then learn the basics of the rowing stroke in a wide, stable ocean shell. After a series of four lessons, most rowers will be qualified to become members of Great Salt Lake Rowing, where they may participate in club rows, row individually (weather permitting), or develop their rowing abilities further in coached sessions for future racing.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Each lesson series will begin with a review of boating safety and the geography and water conditions of the Great Salt Lake. Rowers will then learn the basics of the rowing stroke in a wide, stable ocean shell. After a series of four lessons, most rowers will be qualified to become members of Great Salt Lake Rowing, where they may participate in club rows, row individually (weather permitting), or develop their rowing abilities further in coached sessions for future racing.
Private lessons are also available, both for beginning rowers and for those who would like to improve their technique. Private group lessons are also available. Contact the club Training Committee chair at josiebyer@gmail.com.
ALL ROWERS must pass a "check-out" from a qualified coach and be registered members of Great Salt Lake Rowing before joining GSLR to use equipment outside their lesson times. Experienced rowers new to Great Salt Lake Rowing should contact josieb534 at hotmail dot com to schedule a checkout.
CLUB POLICIES AND PROCEDURES pdf
CLUB POLICIES AND PROCEDURES pdf
GUEST ROWERS
The beautiful environment and unusual water conditions on the Great Salt Lake make it an interesting place to row for those who pass through this part of the country. We are always excited to interact with rowers from other parts of the world. Experienced rowers from other USRowing member clubs or international clubs who travel to Salt Lake City may row as a guest of the club. The guest fee is $25.00 per row, and the guest may row only during a coached "Club Row" with the approval of the coach, or when accompanied by a GSLR board member. Contact club president at m.spackman@q.com 801-560-0915 to arrange for a guest row.
