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Spring Party and Auction
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Need ideas for a donation for the Spring Party and Auction? Here are three great ideas that came in last week:
- Heirloom tomato seedlings
- A week at a vacation home in New Hampshire
- A private piano/viola concert in your home
Thank You!
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Coaching Education Series
Harry Parker Boathouse (CRI), Charles River, Brighton, MA
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TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm
   MAINTAIN YOUR MOMENTUM: A
Cross-Training Primer
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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.
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| CRI Uni and Other JL Gear...
Get Your Gear Before it is Too Late!
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Order your CRI Uni and other great JL gear for the spring using this link to the CRI Team Store:
CRI Team Store
Store will open be open until Tuesday March 18th at midnight.
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| New Oar Rack in Main Boat Bay
Thank You Tom Gonsiorowski
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Tom Gonsiorowski, Quad Squad stalwart, and the oar rack that he designed, built, and installed in the main boat bay, 16 March 2014
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| Gateway to Gold Event
March 29th at Community Rowing
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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
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| Looking to Volunteer?!
CRI is Hosting Two Great Outreach Events
and We Need Your Help
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Gateway to Gold, the Paralympic ID day, March 29th:
We need 10-15 volunteers to assist these paralympic hopefuls with try-out stations and check-in. Sign up for one session or volunteer for the whole event!! Free lunch provided to those who sign up! Come help support paralympic sports in Boston!! Event: Gateway to Gold Date: March 29th Volunteer Session 1: 8:30am - 12:00pm Volunteer Session 2: 12:00pm - 3:30pm Boston Youth Indoor Rowing Championship, April 11th: BYIRC, the only indoor rowing championship specifically for Boston middle schoolers, is in its 3rd year and it is going to be bigger and better than ever! We need 16-18 volunteers to help with relays, timing, results recording, boathouse tours, set up and more! Come help support youth rowing in the Boston Public School System!!! Event: Boston Youth Indoor Rowing Championship Date: April 11th Time: 12:00pm - 2:30pm
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Share CRI Challenge...
Encouraging New Rowers to Join Us on the River!
Tuesday March 18th
Where we are at:
28
Adult Intro
23
Sculling 1
Numbers needed to reach goal:
Adult Intro - 172 to reach goal of 200!
Sculling 1 - 77 to reach goal of 100!
If you love rowing.... spread the word!!
If we pull together and achieve our goal we will reimburse everyone registered in General Sweeps 1 and 2, and Sculling 4, for their Term 2 tuition. (See Rules of the Game below.)
Rules of the Game:
- Registrations for Term 2 GS and Sculling must be made one week prior to the start of Term 2 to be eligible for reimbursement.
- If we reach our goal of 200 Adult Intro to Row people, we will reimburse everyone who has paid for Term 2 of General Sweeps, or one fifth of the total fee for GS full year.
- If we reach our goal of 100 Adult Sculling 1 participants, we will reimburse everyone for their Sculling 4 registration who has registered.
- If we don't reach our goal (but who are we kidding - this is CRI and we can do ANYTHING if we put our minds to it!!) we will not be able to offer Term 2 for free as hoped!!!!
If you love rowing, clap your hands...
Encourage your friends to learn to row ...
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| CRI Annual Scullers Meeting
Wednesday, March 26, 7:30pm
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The CRI annual scullers meeting will be Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30pm in the classroom. All scullers are encouraged to attend.
Information at the meeting will review updates to the reservation policy, PBO and Logbook sides of the boat bay, private oar storage, safety issues and volunteer opportunities with the help of Kane and Dave.
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| Annual Spring BHS Jacket Sale
Last Week: Sale Ends Wednesday 3/26
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Place your Order Now and Get Your Jacket For the 2014 Spring Season! 
These jackets are made out of Gortex, wear extremely well and sport a CRI crest on the left chest and personalization on the right sleeve: this can include first or last name only, first initial and last name or a nickname. They run true to size and come in unisex sizes: S, M, L, XL and XXL. If you are not sure of which size to order, there are numerous athletes at the club who already own a jacket to try. Priced at $192.50.
Contact: ltenaglia@hotmail.com for ordering info or questions. Team Rowers - you may also sign up on your team list if your coach has chosen to put one together.
Please note: Check, size and personalization information must be received before order deadline of March 26. Expect 3-4 weeks for delivery to CRI after the order is placed. Please make all checks out to Laurie Tenaglia and either leave at the front desk or mail along with your order info to:
Laurie Tenaglia, 8 Carmel Circle, Lexington, MA 02421
Order Deadline:
Wednesday, March 26 at 12pm
No Exceptions!
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Memorial Celebration for Mary Wynne-Wynter
Saturday, March 22
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Cambridge Boat Club will be hosting a celebration of Mary Wynne-Wynter's life on March 22 starting at 11am. Mary was a longtime member of the CRI Comp Women's program, as well as a CBC member.
We are collecting photos of Mary for an album for Mary's granddaughters. Please post your photos (high resolution would be greatly appreciated) of Mary no later than March 12th at:
http://www.dropevent.com/gallery/nap65570
Mary was a great supporter of empowering girls and women; expressions of sympathy may be made in Mary's name to support Community Rowing, in support of the Coaching Education program.
We are looking for singers for the event. If you can sing well enough to blend in with a group, we would love to have you. Contact Paul Hoffman at hofferhoff@gmail.com if interested.
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Lock Cars
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Just a reminder to lock cars and watch for personal belongings around the boathouse. We are on a very busy street for both foot traffic and cars. Please be sure to lock your cars and keep any valuables locked/hidden from view.
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