| E - News Letter | Weekly | April 12, 2011 |
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Ryan Banks to Step Down as Director of Operations
It's with regret that CRI announces the departure of Ryan as Director of Operations, effective in early May. Since Ryan joined our staff in 2006, he has hired, trained, and motivated many of the CRI staff to become top coaches in their field.
In the next few weeks a CRI search committe comprised of staff, coaches and board members will begin to look for the next Director of Operations.
It is with warm regards that we wish Ryan success as he assumes his new position, within his families business, in Gloucester, MA.
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More Yoga Classes Added
Bare Bones Yoga Teacher Karen Fabian to teach more classes
 Details:
7:30-8:30 AM
Starts April 19th
**Tickets sold individually for $10 OR In packs of 5 for $45. Please drop-in at your leisure. Must be a Community Supporter to participate.
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10k for the Boatbay
Erg-a-thon
Saturday, April 23rd, 11am-1pm
Support the CRI Competitive Girls Varsity and Novice Teams in their annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 23rd as they jump on the ergs and row 10K for the boatbay!
The funds raised will be used directly towards the purchase of much needed equipment, including new eights for the youth competitive teams! The CRI Competitive Teams have a goal of $25,000 for this year's ergathon. Help fill the boatbay by making your donation today!
Pledges can be made directly on each rower's fundraising page - look for their email!
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Does the faster ergometer score of
the heavier rower translate to
on-water performance?
Presented by Joe Bouscaren, M.D.
Intro: How often do we find ourselves lured into an athlete's "raw data" and conclude that h/her power will guarantee a fast boat? Is it not interesting (and often perplexing) that we assemble rowing line-ups only to find that moving a boat may require more than data, more than watts? Come find out!
ABSTRACT: Join us to hear Joe's specialized research, his findings and his analysis. He will explain how using a "legs and back only" method revealed data that helped develop the RowPerfect erg, and the new Concept 2 Dynamic Indoor rower. In the discussion Joe will elaborate on various lactate threshold (LT) protocols, the concept of VO2Max, and whether time on the slide is truly wasted. Joe will also discuss why the term "rigging heavy" could be a misnomer.
Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00PM (TONIGHT)
Harry Parker Boathouse Open to all / $5.00 Entrance Fee (CRI Staff are Free)!
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Race Results
The Junior Boys and Girls Varsity Teams competed at Kent School on Sunday
We got off to a great start at our first race this season at Kent, CT, and both our Varsity Girls & Boys teams won practically all their races! Here is a summary as confirmed by the hosting coaches after the races (distance approx 1700 meters):
Varsity Girls: All of our 5 Eights won easily (i.e. wide open water) by over 10 seconds, including our 5th beating their 4th boat!
Conditions: Wind was variable, gusting head wind on and off throughout the day. Following current and moderate chop when the wind picked up.
Comments: Floating start so races started above and below the starting line so times between races should not be compared. Fourth boat race started well below the line, second boat race also started below the line.
Varsity Boys: Our 2nd and 3rd Eights won over both Kent and St. John's, and our 1st came in third after having to restart the race (see comments below).
Conditions: Following current, variable gusting head wind increasing throughout the day. The water was choppy when the wind was up, but less so when the wind was mild.
Comments: Floating start so times should not be compared as the start positioning was variable. In the boys first boat race boats started once and about 400 meters into the race the CRI boat pushed into Kent's lane pushing Kent toward St. John's. In order to avoid a 3 boat crash, race was stopped and crews rowed back up to the line for a restart.
Our team photographer, Gerry Roy, was on site as usual to capture everything at Kent, and you may peruse hundreds of shots in the comfort of your own home with a simply click to his website: www.garoyimaging.com and click on the "Quick View" link on the left panel. A couple finishing shots of our 1V boats are also appended below ... enjoy!
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Volunteers Needed on Friday
CALLING ALL ROWERS & COXSWAINS... 
What: Corporate Rowing Event
Who: Coaches from The Red and Blue Foundation Boston Scholar Athlete Program
Number: 18 - 19 participants
Boats: 3 Pococks
Volunteer Rowers: 6 needed
Volunteer Coxswains: 3 needed
Schedule: Volunteer Meeting: 10:30am in Meeting Room and Rowing Program: 11:00am - 1:30pm
TO VOLUNTEER EMAIL: leigh.communityrowing@gmail.com
The Red & Blue Foundation
The Red & Blue Foundation is a fundraising and charitable organization located in Boston, Massachusetts. The Foundation was launched by Suffolk Construction Company and its CEO John Fish in September of 2006. The Red & Blue Foundation's mission is to make a difference in local neighborhoods by positively impacting underprivileged and underserved children, particularly through educational programs. It fulfills its mission through raising funds, building business partnerships, providing resources and expertise, and launching formal volunteer efforts that improve local educational programs and institutions.
Boston Scholar Athlete Program
Mission: Supporting academic achievement through athletics. Our program is designed to foster individual growth through mentoring, tutoring, coaching and conditioning.
Fostering a platform that encourages participation from professional sports teams, colleges and universities, and corporations, the program is committed to enhancing opportunities for Boston Public School scholar-athletes. The goal of the BSA is to foster individual scholar-athlete growth through mentoring, tutoring, coaching and conditioning. As part of this program, Red & Blue Foundation is offering increased funding, tutoring programs, scholarship opportunities, equipment upgrades and training opportunities for students across the City of Boston. The Foundation is also raising money and organizing clinics to improve coaching and increase participation in Boston's public school sports.
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12th Annual Charles River Clean-up
The "People's River" gets a spring cleaning from nearly 3,000 volunteers!
Please meet at the CRI Front Desk just before 9:00am. When you arrive you will be greeted by your regional Volunteer Leader who will take your waiver forms, provide you with instructions, and hand out the tools you will need for the day. The clean-up will take place rain of shine! However, if the weather is extremely inclement (thunderstorms, etc.), the event will be canceled. We will contact you in advance, with as little as one day notice, if the cleanup is postponed.The event will be held between the hours of 9am and 12pm. Please plan to stay for the full duration unless otherwise arranged with the site coordinator.
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Holiday Hours
Patriots Day
Monday, April 18th
We'll be open until 12pm
Hours 5am-12pm
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Veterans Program News
Volunteers Wanted for Veterans Rowing Program!
Thursday's kick-off event was so successful we are going to need more volunteers to help cover demand. We are looking for rowers who can assist with basic instruction as well as experienced (or willing to learn!) coxswains.
Vets Sweep Rowing: Tues/Thurs am 5:30-7:30 am 1-2 people needed for rowing and coxing;
Vets Adaptive Sculling: Thursdays 1:30 - 3:00 pm 2-3 setting up adaptive equipment, helping with dockside transfers, and rowing with novice scullers.
We welcome occasional as well as regular volunteers, just let us know your availability. Contact Chris Obusek at chris@communityrowing.org if you are interested.
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Private Events Weekend Schedule
The 2nd floor will close early on both days
Saturday, April 16
1:00pm the second floor closes
Sunday, April 17
11:00am the second floor closes
*All private events take place on the second floor in the erg room. On days that private events are scheduled expect the second floor to close early and read the E-News for "early 2nd floor closing" updates and look for signs posted at the front desk. Please note that private event revenue supports CRI's four Outreach Programs. Adaptive Rowing, Veterans Rowing, G-Row Boston and Boys Row Boston (BRB). To learn more about CRI's outreach programs, or to volunteer please contact CRI's Outreach Director, Ellen Minzner at: ellen@communityrowing.org
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Congrats to our Alums!
US Rowing has just announced its 2011 Women's Pre-Elite National Team and its 2011 Women's Freshman National Team selection camp invitations, which includes two of our own former Varsity Girls:
- Pre-Elite National Team = Catherine Roy, daughter of Diane and Gerry Roy.
- Freshman National Team = Jennifer Stockwood, daughter of Elizabeth and Rick Stockwood.
Congratulations to Catherine, Jennifer, their dedicated and super loving parents who are currently still with us at CRI ... embellishing the next generation of super rowers off the assembly line ... and of course their incredulous coach, Ethan!!!
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Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI) | Harry Parker Boathouse
20 Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA 02135
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