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Shaker Rowing Association is a non-profit community based organization dedicated to promoting the sport of rowing in the Town of Colonie.

Shaker Rowing Association is composed of parents, students, coaches and community members, and supports rowing by providing training and equipment and developing a program that instills technical knowledge and lifetime values regarding the importance of team work.

Shaker Rowing Association offers opportunities that include recreational and competitive rowing for novice and experienced rowers, adults as well as students.

NEXT BOARD MEETING

  • Date: Monday, June 9
  • 7:00-8:30pm
  • Shaker HS - Faculty Lounge

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    • REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS

    Shaker Rowing Association is offering a variety of rowing programs this summer...from introductory to experienced, there's something for everyone!

    Click on a program to learn more...

    Introduction to Rowing

  • Session I: Mon, June 30 - Fri, July 18
  • Session II: Mon, July 14 - Fri, August 1

    Competitive Sculling

  • Session I: Mon, June 16 - Wed, July 9
  • Session II: Thu, July 10 - Fri, August 1

    Adult Rowing

  • Session A: Mon, June 23 - Wed, July 9
  • Session B: Mon, July 14 - Wed, July 30

    On-line registration is quick and easy...click on REGISTRATION to get started! Payment may be made by credit card or check. Waiver, medical form and check (if not paying by credit card) should be mailed to:

    Shaker Rowing Association
    PO Box 11212
    Loudonville, NY 12211

    Session fee and required forms must be received prior to participation in program activities.

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    SCHEDULE UPDATES

    Mon, 6/16: Competitive Rowing begins

  • Sessions will be held weekdays 4-6PM through 6/27
  • Morning hours will begin effective 6/30

    Mon, 6/23: Adult Row - Session A begins

    Mon, 6/30: Intro to Rowing begins

  • Swim test for new rowers scheduled for Sun, 6/29 at the Colonie Town Pool; registrants will be contacted with details

    ROWING INSIGHTS

    The rowing boats, called shells, are made of lightweight carbon fiber. The smallest boat on the water is called a single scull, and is only a foot wide, 27-30 feet long, and weighs approximately 30 pounds. An eight is the largest boat at 60 feet and about 200 pounds. Oars are used to propel the shells. Sweep oars are longer than sculling oars.

    FUN FACTS

    Physiologists claim that rowing a 2,000 meter race, equivalent to 1.25 miles, is equal to playing back-to-back basketball games.

    The first national governing body for a sport in the US was for rowing. Founded in 1872 as the National Association for Amateur Oarsmen, it was changed to the United States Rowing Association in 1982.

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