Community Rowing, Inc. Newsletter

WeeklyMarch 4, 2014
Community Rowing, Inc. Newsletter



 

When: Sunday, March 16th 8:30 - 12:00 PM

Where: CRI Erg Room

What: 1k Erg Relay Challenge and Potluck!

Who: All CRI Community Members age 18+

Why: Get to know your fellow CRI Community Members!

Kick off the spring season with the CRI community by showing off the 
results of all your hard winter training work through this fun 1k regatta challenge and potluck!

 
Register online at: 
Registration closes on March 7th, so be sure to sign up early and secure 
your awesome free shirt!

All proceeds will benefit the CRI outreach programs (Para-Rowing,  
Military/Veteran, Let's Row Boston High School and Middle School).

Questions? Contact Kate Smith at 
 
Thank You Shout Out to Florida Parents
 Word has it on the street that the "Cheferones" (Aileen & Mike Starnbach, Diane Roy, Marie Dahleh, Roxanne O'Donnell, Alicia Lew)  are the best parent chaperones around, the talk of the town. :-)   We are forever grateful for the outstanding and ever-lasting effort y'all provided to give us the best Florida support yet!   Click on this below to see our team's gratitude (special thanks to Cara S!).  

Join the Team! Comp Women Info Session...
Wednesday, March 5th, 7:00 PM


 For tryout registration, visit the CRI sign up page at:
CRI Benefit Auction
Saturday, May 3, 2014
 
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, May 3, 2014
7:00 p.m. 

More information to follow...

 
Are You Ready to Row?
Sign Up for Spring Programming Today!
Register for the best spring workouts here.
 
Coaching Education Series 
Harry Parker Boathouse (CRI), Charles River, Brighton, MA 
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm 
 
MAINTAIN YOUR MOMENTUM: A 
Cross-Training Primer   

 

MAINTAIN YOUR MOMENTUM:  With the focus of spring rowing geared up toward increasing training volume & intensity, maximizing water time and rowing specificity, it becomes important to maintain a rower's winter gains.  Numerous studies point to cross-training during the in-season phase as beneficial to prevent overuse injuries.  "In fact, it is this avoidance of overuse injuries that is one of the strongest arguments in favor of cross-training.  Additional endurance work can be performed, with less strain placed on the [rowing-specific] muscles and joints, which may indeed be getting active rest, while at the same time there is still an adequate workout for the heart and lungs (Joe Dunbar, Director, IPro Interactive)."   

 

Neal Thompson, Founder, CrossFit Boston, will provide attendees with practical and effective strategies for all rowing programs, including those who install daily cross-training and those who employ cross-training sessions via multiple weekday sessions.  

 
 
Optimize Your Training
Increase Your Performance

Use your own precise biological information to optimize your training and increase your performance!

 
Physiological testing at CRI on Monday 3/17, starting at Noon with IRL & Brown University Professor Andrea Sobieraj
 
Special CRI pricing - $200 VO2 test, $45 base metabolic rate (20% of proceeds given back to CRI programs) 
 
Limited times slots are available, please email Andrea@ vo2breathe.com 
for an appointment
 
Rowing Gear for All
Coming Soon: CRI JL Store

Gear up for the spring with rowing apparel from JL. Look for ordering information soon!! Rowers from all programs are welcome to place orders. Dress in style, dress in CRI gear!
Looking for Outreach Volunteers 
Join Us this Spring!

It is that time of year again... time to be thinking of treating yourself to lifelong memories of sharing the gift of rowing with others. Please consider registering now to volunteer with our Outreach Programs: OWL (Optimal Weight for Life), Pararowing and Military Veterans.

Volunteer Sign Up

Volunteer Training Sign Up 
 
Gateway to Gold Event
March 29th at Community Rowing

  

Launched in 2013, Gateway to Gold is the new U.S. Paralympics initiative for identifying and recruiting Paralympic eligible athletes who show an ability to compete in the future at an elite level. Gateway to Gold participants go through sport-specific tests and evaluations to determine if they are ready for the next level of opportunity in Paralympic sport.  

 

The event, for youth and adults, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the Harry Parker Boathouse. 

 

The Gateway to Gold talent identification event will introduce individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments, including youth, adults and military veterans, to the Paralympic sports of rowing, cycling and biathalon, with a goal of identifying hopefuls for future U.S. Paralympic Teams. As a part of the clinic, prospective athletes will be tested on a variety of skills that can help determine their aptitude for Paralympic sport.

 

"The U.S. Paralympic Team strives to be the best in the world. But we cannot get to the top of the podium without the help of our community partners like Community Rowing, Inc.," said Charlie Huebner, USOC Chief of Paralympics. "With Community Rowing's help in hosting this Gateway to Gold talent identification clinic, U.S. Paralympics might find the next great Paralympic champion in your backyard."

 

Gateway to Gold talent identification events are being held throughout the country. For registration information on the Boston event, please visit www.communityrowing.org or call 617.964.2455

 

Participation is free, and preregistration is required.  To register for Gateway to Gold click here or visit: Gateway to Gold Registration

 

Volunteers Needed 
Help Out at the Icebreaker Challenge!!
Volunteers are needed for the Icebreaker Challenge event in March!!

Volunteers will work in 2 shifts:

7:00-9:30am -- The first shift will help with setup and then the early stages of the event.

9:30-12:00pm -- The second shift will help run the end of the event and then clean up.

We will be looking for 10 people for each shift:
-- 4 to act as point person for each team (1 per team)
-- 4 to help with time keeping (we already have one volunteer for the early shift here)
-- 2 "pit crew" to help with technical glitches, any equipment moving, etc

To volunteer, contact Julie Warren at: [email protected]
Outreach Volunteer Training Tonight!
March 4th, 6:15-9:00pm

 
There will be an "all OWL/Military/Pararowing volunteer" training tonight Tues March 4 in the classroom from 6:15-9:00pm with many great speakers. 
 
If you are coming, please email Chris at: [email protected]  


In This Issue
Icebreaker Challenge March 16th
Parent Thank You & Florida Movie!!
Women's Competitive Team Info Session Wednesday March 5th ... Tomorrow!
CRI Benefit Auction Saturday, May 3rd, Save the Date!
Are You Ready to Row this Spring? Sign Up Today!!
Optimize Your Training ... Increase Your Performance
Outreach Volunteers ... Join Us this Spring!
Gateway to Gold at Community Rowing on March 29th
Ice Breaker Volunteers Needed...
Outreach Volunteer Training Tonight 6:15-9:00 PM
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