Community Rowing, Inc. Newsletter

Weekly

January 12, 2016

January Challenge - Deadline to Join CRI Team is Jan 15th!

Every Meter Logged Makes a Difference - GO CRI!

Thank you to all our rowers who have been madly erging away. We are currently in 8th overall, and the 3rd among on-the-water clubs. Nice work...

If you have not done so yet, add yourself to the CRI team (by Jan. 15th), join the challenge and get ready for some erg sessions! The challenge runs through January 31 at 11:59 PM.

SUPER IMPORTANT NOTE: Meters must be logged each week - Meters completed each week should be entered no later than midnight on Friday of that week.

To set up or login to your Concept 2 Logbook account visit:

www.concept2.com

For full details about the Concept 2 Virtual Team Challenge visit:

http://log.concept2.com/challenges/vtc

Erg-Crushing Movie Event

Star Wars - May the Force Be With Your Erg

By popular demand: STAR WARS Episodes IV-VI Sunday movies will be screened this month for extra Force in the January Challenge!

This week, Episode IV starting at 9am in the Community Room. Come log some meters with friends while enjoying classic Jedi training. Sunday Jan. 17th starting at 9am- 11:30am.

If you would like to volunteer please email:

kelsea.gusk@gmail.com

Monthly Coaching Education Series

Tuesday, January 19th, 6:45-8:15pm

Noel Wanner

Tufts University

Men's Rowing Head Coach/ Boathouse Manager

Dave Snowdon

Community Rowing, Inc.

Director of Facilities/Boatman

We are excited to announce a refreshed presentation format for our January Symposium! We will host a Round Table discussion (rather than a formal presentation) with a two-person, expert panel discussing the subject of rigging for sweep rowing. We will engage and learn from one another through our energetic discussion and expert led discussion.

All New Round Table Format!

BLADES, RIGGING & GEARING FOR OPTIMAL BOAT SPEED:

Advanced Rigging Methods

We will examine optimal rigging using these guiding questions:

After the boat is rigged square (spreads, pitches) what do I change next?
Can I perform a test to discover my crew's optimal gearing?
How do I know it's a rower problem or rigging problem?
How do I confirm that my rigging adjustments are effective for my crew?
When observing my crews, what should I look at to determine if the rig is effective or ineffective?
Should my less skilled crews be rigged the same as my fastest, most-skilled?

2016 Programming...

Registration Now Open

It is never too early to plan for spring and summer!

We look forward to seeing you around the boathouse and on the river soon.

www.communityrowing.org

#CRIRowstudio

Have You Dropped In?

Looking for something fun to do with a friend or colleague after school or work? Drop-in for a rowing session at #CRIRowstudio, bring a friend and try the class for FREE! Email Nonna or Matt Rostron for details.

Classes meet Monday-Friday 6-7:00am & 7-8:00am, and evenings 6:30-7:30pm.

To read more about drop-in classes at #CRIRowstudio, visit the CRI website Drop-in Rowing page.

Been to the CRIRowstudio already? Want to sign up for a pack of 10? Sign up at:

www.mindbodyonline.com

Row Boston Call for Volunteers

Tutors Needed

Row Boston is looking for volunteers to tutor high school aged student-athletes on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:45-5pm.

The subjects we hope to find tutors for are: language: primarily latin, Math: algebra/geometry, and science: biology.

If anyone is interested in volunteering they can contact the Row Boston staff at:

rowboston@communityrowing.org or tdemerscri@gmail.com

Thank you,

Row Boston Staff

C.R.A.S.H.-B Sprints

Volunteers Needed

C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints is looking for volunteers! This years race will be on Sunday, February 28th. All experience levels are welcome - from floor coxswains to check-in to sales, there's something for everyone. (And a very cool tee shirt and breakfast/lunch for our volunteers!) You can sign up at the C.R.A.S.H.-B. website here.

Questions? Contact Amanda Milad: volunteer@crash-b.org

Grace, Grit & Glory: Ticket Sales Open!

A Celebration of Women Rowers