Community Rowing, Inc. Newsletter

WeeklyNovember 24, 2015
IceMelter Indoor Erg Regatta
December 13, 2015



Mark your calendars for the December 13 Ice Melter Indoor Regatta Challenge! We are excited to announce, that in addition to our 2K and 1K race options, we will also have a learn to row and race event for members of our Community Rowing family who have not yet had a chance to sit down on the ergs. Chance to win a pair of Celtics tickets upon registration! Post regatta drinks and light fare by Cisco Brewery and Not Your Average Joe's. 


CRI Annual Meeting & Call for Board Members
Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
 
Please note the time change below on the annual meeting and holiday party. We'll also be serving Blue Ribbon BBQ for dinner so please join us on Wednesday, December 9th, 2015.

Arrival Time: 6:30 pm
Meeting Start Time: 6:45 pm
Blue Ribbon, beverages, and festive holiday cheer will be provided!

CRI custom tees for the first 50 attendees who arrive at 6:30. For planning purposes, please RSVP to [email protected] . Drop-in's still welcome!

The Board of Directors will be open for elections, and are currently looking for candidates. The board looks for prospective candidates with financial, legal and/or fundraising experience. 

Interested candidates should prepare a short (300-500 word) statement addressing why they want to participate on the board and the skills and experience they bring that will benefit CRI (Please also include a headshot with your written statement.)If you are interested, please contact Lila McCain at [email protected]
 
Charles River Conservancy 
River Stories, Volume lll
The Charles River Conservancy is holding an event at Google's Cambridge offices on December 10th to celebrate the release of the river-view footage collected this fall with Google's Trekker Camera and the release of their publication, River Stories, Volume III. Among fantastic stories and artwork, River Stories also includes a special poster featuring the boathouses of the urban Charles River.

The event begins at 6pm and will feature a discussion on the Charles River, moderated by Tom Ashbrook of NPR's On Point. The evening's speakers are drawn from the authors of River Stories, Volume III, including Pulitzer Prize-winner Megan Marshall, NECN's Peter Howe and others.

The evening will be a special one for all who love the river, a unique event combining Google's advanced technology with the power of the written word.

For further information for our event  read here and here.

Winter Training 
Classes Start on Monday
Join the Fun

Winter Training at CRI. Be Ready for Spring.
Buy Three, the Rest are Free


Registration/class updates:

Triple P w/ Karl M/W/F - Full

Check out these fantastic opportunities to get fit:

Triple P w/ Skye Elliot -  T,Th,Sa 5:10-6:40
For those of you who don't know Skye yet, he is our fantastic Varsity Girls Head Coach. With Skye guiding you through the Triple P training plan, you will be ready to conquer the river in the spring.*Triple P counts as 3 for the 'buy 3'.

Cardio Erg w/ John Sisk -  T 9-10:30, Th 9:00-10:30
Whether you're a beginner, someone who just wants to maintain or improve their fitness level, a seasoned veteran trying out for a comp team or trying to get ready for the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints, John will work with you to help you achieve your goals.

Get in the Zone w/ Mike Baker - M 9:30-11:00, W 9:30-11:00, F 9:30-11:00
Get in the Zone with Mike Baker. Mike's erg training programs will be individually tailored to your level to meet your fitness goals. Athletes of all levels will feel comfortable knowing they're doing what they need to do in order to improve.

Erg w/ Will Congram -  T 9:30-11:00
Open to all levels, this class is designed to help each participant use the Concept 2 ergometer as a practice and training tool for on-water applications. Through exercises both on and off the machine, participants will learn how to optimize the use of breath, posture and major muscle groups to apply power. Each class will consist of a discussion and application of technical goals, pre-row warm-up, and workout on the ergometer.

Theo Rocks the Weights -  M 5:10-6:40, W 5:10-6:40, F 5:10-6:40
While teaching the fundamentals of weightlifting, the class will focus on building rowing-specific strength, coordination and the explosive power needed to accelerate boats. Two "core lifts" each day will be supplemented w/ plyometrics & other less traditional lifts. We will cover the basics of pushing, pulling, lifting, balancing, moving & holding weights.

Strength & Conditioning w/ Pat Larcom -  T 9:00-10:00, Th 9:00-10:00
For the rower to increase strength & mobility, avoid injuries & increase boat speed. We will master barbell movements: the squat, deadlift & press. Everyone will progress individually from lifting just a PVC Pipe to Bodyweight & Beyond. Be prepared to warmup for 15 minutes using dynamic full body movements, develop strength focusing on two movements each day, then finish with a 5-15 min burner of conditioning. Learn to lift heavy (relative to your experience) and transfer it into boat speed.

Military Erg Cardio Mix w/ Sandra Cardillo -  Su 10:00-11:30
Open to all service men and women and veterans. This program provides team camaraderie, fitness and competition training. No cost to military veterans.

Circuit Training w/ Ariel Handler -  Mid-morning/days TBD
Ariel's class features circuit training that focuses on a combination of bodyweight and weightlifting exercises. All levels welcome!! The class will work on maximizing strength through short intervals as well as increasing overall endurance levels and flexibility.

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Save the Date: Grace, Grit & Glory
A Celebration of Women Rowers
Grace Grit and Glory

Saturday, January 30, 2015
6:00 p.m. - cocktails
7:30 p.m. - dinner and program

More details to come shortly!

 
Call for Good Ergs!
Ramping Up for Winter Training

We are putting out a "call for good ergs" as we ramp up for winter training. Do you have an erg in good condition you would like to donate to CRI for use over the winter? Or would you like to donate one?

Specifically, we need Model D w PM3 ergs or newer. Any help or support in increasing our erg count for the winter would be appreciated.

Looking forward to erging with all of you this winter...

Contact [email protected] if you have an erg to share.

Thank you! 
 
4 Oars on the Water
4 Oar Rule Now in Effect

Please keep in mind that the '4 Oar' Rule is now in effect.

All boats on the water must have a minimum of 4 oars.
 
Thanksgiving Holiday
Boathouse Hours

The boathouse hours over the Thanksgiving holiday will be as follows:

Wednesday, November 25th: 5am - 5pm

Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED

Friday, November 27th: 9am-2pm

Saturday, November 28th/Sunday, November 29th: 5am - 9pm
 
In This Issue
2015 IceMelter Indoor Regatta is December 13th
CRI Annual Meeting & Call for Board Members
Charles River Conservancy River Stories, Volume lll
Winter Training Begins Nov 30th Reserve Your Spot Now!
Grace, Grit & Glory: Save the Date
Call for Good Ergs! Ramping Up for Winter Training
4 Oars on the Water Rule is Now in Effect
Thanksgiving Holiday Boathouse Hours
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