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Learn to Row
If you watched Canada at the Beijing Olympics, you will know that our Men's Eight won the gold medal, the Men's Pair won the silver and both the Women's Lightweight Double Sculls and the Men's Lightweight Four won bronze.
You too could learn how to row and discover the wonderful feeling that comes from gliding over the water in clearly what is one of the best sports in the world.
The Argonaut Rowing club, the second oldest rowing club in Canada, offers Learn to Row (LTR) programs all summer long. Anyone can take them and once you have completed the course, anyone can join the Argonaut Rowing Club.
Our adult learn to row program suits those who simply wish to learn something new and fun, to those seeking introduction to the competitive world of racing. Rowing is a great way to get fit or stay in shape. It is low impact - easy on the joints - yet provides a full workout while tuning the mind/body connection. We row in the scenic, protected waters of the Western Toronto waterfront, within the breakwall. Our full-facility club offers fitness equipment, changerooms, and social opportunities on the waterfront deck. Learn a challenging sport, meet new friends, get in shape and enjoy summer on the water!
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The Program
Your Learn-to-row instructor will teach you the fundamentals of rowing, terminology, boat-handling skills and safety. Rowing technique is learned first on the ergometer (rowing machine) indoors and then practiced on the water, weather and crew permitting., for the remainder of the classes. We teach sweep rowing (one oar per person) in crews of 4 or 8. There is always an experienced coach/coxwain with you. Our emphasis in this course is on basic technique, learning crew teamwork, and having fun!
All equipment is provided. The course is taught by our professional staff and club volunteers.
We offer the learn-to-row program a number of different ways:
Adult Learn-to-Row: evening or weekend sessions
Adaptive Learn-to-Row: for individuals with disabilities
Youth Summer Camp: Camp Argo for youth (Ages 10-16)
Learn-to-Scull: one-on-one intensive training in a single scull (2 oars/person)
Adult LEARN-to-ROW: the Basics
Lessons are held either on weekday evenings or on weekends. At the end of your session you will be invited to compete in a fun regatta with fellow LTRers, followed by a BBQ on the clubhouse deck (family and friends are welcome to cheer you on). If you've fallen in love with the sport, as we hope you have, you may then want to join the club and continue to refine your new skills in the Development program, which will prepare you to move into one of our other rowing programs - recreational, masters or competitive.
Lessons are held either on weekday evenings or on weekends. At the end of your session you will be invited to compete in a fun regatta with fellow LTRers, followed by a BBQ on the clubhouse deck (family and friends are welcome to cheer you on). If you've fallen in love with the sport, as we hope you have, you may then want to join the club and continue to refine your new skills in the Development program, which will prepare you to move into one of our other rowing programs - recreational, masters or competitive.
Please arrive at the boathouse 15 minutes before the beginning of each class.
Last updated Feb 7, 2011
Requirements
You should be age 18 or older, and be comfortable on the water although it is not strictly necessary that you know how to swim. Personal floatation devices (PFD's) are provided. You should be reasonably fit, in order to lift boats and handle an increased heart-rate as we build up our speed on the water. Note that there are manufacturer's specifications regarding maximum weights for users of our equipment. Please contact the club if you have any questions.
What to wear?
Running shoes, shorts, t-shirt, and old socks. On warm sunny days, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and a bottle of water to stay hydrated. On cool windy days, a sweatshirt and long pants. If it looks like rain, a waterproof jacket and hat, and an extra set of dry clothes in case we get wet (it is a water sport ;~) Avoid loose-fitting clothing as it may impede movement and get caught in the equipment. The Club as locker/changeroom facilities.
Weather?
We always meet at the scheduled time. In case of inclement weather, the class may move indoors for technique and fitness training on the ergs. We will row in light rain, provided other conditions are favourable.
Club location?
The club is located on the waterfront in west Toronto, just south of Jamieson Avenue. If driving, we have a large parking lot, down Net Ave south off the Lakeshore. If coming by TTC, use the King West or Queen West streetcar, get off at Jamieson Ave and walk south, across the Lakeshore footbridge and into our walkway (red brick building). See directions.
To Register:
Registration is done using the Ronin online system. Registration is complete when credit card information has been accepted. A confirmation email will be sent to you automatically.
Refunds
The ARC Cancellation Fee: $20 prior to 1 week before class begins. $50 in the 7 days before class begins. No refunds after class begin
Click here to begin the registration process.
There are limited seats per session. Register early to avoid disappointment!
What happens after completing Learn-to-Row?
We're hoping you'll be as hooked on this sport as we are and you'll want to become a member.
Click here for Membership information and online registration. Learn-to-Row graduates earn a $125 discount off annual membership fees their first year.
Put your body and mind in motion - learn to row!
For additional information contact: ltr@argonautrowingclub.com or call: 416.532.2803
Learn to Row
2011 Schedule: Click Here
Registration: Click Here
Club Directions: Click here
ARC Safety Policy: Click here
Video of LTR Regattas:
One of our 2008 Learn to Row participants, Pia Jorgensen, created a short film on the experience, including the Learn to Row Regatta and BBQ that awaits all LTR classes. Several of the students you see in the film joined the club, attended the Development Program sessions and raced in the fall. Some of them are now fully fledged competitive masters rowers this year or rowing in the competitive program or recreationally!
2008 LTR Regatta
2009 LTR Regatta
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