FREE LEARN-TO-ROW PROGRAM for NYC TEACHERS
Thursday, June 9th
Session 1: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Session 2: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Row New York strives to empower young people from New York City’s under-resourced communities to pursue excellence in all facets of their lives, through a unique combination of competitive rowing and individualized academic support. Join us to learn more about this unique Olympic Sport!
Workshop Details
WHO: Space is limited to 24 public high school or middle school teachers (priority given to teachers from Northern Manhattan and Queens). If you’ve already participated in this program, come out again!
WHAT: Teachers will receive a brief overview of rowing equipment and the Row New York site before heading to the “barge” (a large, flat bottom boat) to learn the basics of the rowing.
WHEN: SESSION 1: 8:30AM-10:30AM on Thursday, June 9 (Brooklyn Queens Day)
SESSION 2: 11AM-1PM on Thursday, June 9 (Brooklyn Queens Day) (Registration Closed)
WHERE: Flushing Meadows Corona Park Boathouse
WHY: 1. Sign up for a learn-to-row course with Row New York.
2. Help recruit athletes from your school to join Row New York.
3. Bring Row New York’s indoor curriculum to the physical education program at your school!
COST: FREE to teachers of NYC Schools
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SESSION 1 8:30AM-10:30AM |
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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SESSION 2 11:00AM-1:00PM |
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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PLEASE NOTE: No athletic experience is necessary and you don’t have to know how to swim to participate. Life jackets are provided and we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What do I need to wear?
Dress appropriately for being outside for two hours. Layers are a good idea, jeans are not. Wear socks and sneakers (or other close-toed shoes).
What do I need to bring?
Bring a water bottle. You may also want a hat and/or sunglasses.
What if I don’t know how to swim?
No problem! We will be on a very wide, flat-bottomed boat called a “barge,” which provides a very stable platform to learn to row. Life jackets will be provided.
How do I get there?
http://www.rownewyork.org/about-us/locations-and-directions#queensboathouse
How do I get more information?
Contact Director of Programs Previn Chandraratna at previn@rownewyork.org or 718-433-3075.