ARA Class Information

Contact learntorow@anchoragerowing.com for more information.	SWEEP rowing classes offered to people ages 12 and older in the Fall through mid-June on our pool barge (shown to the left) and on indoor rowers called ergs. After the June class new rowers can join the novice team and start a regular practice schedule. Classes are not offered once novice training has started. In "sweep rowing" each rower has both hands on one 13 foot oar, either port or starboard, to propel the boat.
	In SCULLING each rower has one hand on each of two 10 foot oars, a port AND a starboard oar. As a sculler you can row alone or in sculling boats that hold up to four rowers (called quads). Sculling classes are only offered in the summer on Sand Lake.	2008 class schedule for Sweep, Sculling, and Coxing
	COXSWAINS (pronouced cox'n) are the "jockey" of the sweep boats. They steer, call the race plan, and coordinate with the coach. In general they are 5'4" and under and 130# and under
	Everyone who rows with ARA must take a SWIM TEST. You will take a swim test in your first session of any class. If you are going to miss the first session or go directly to a more advanced class, download the swim test form and take the test yourself at any local pool.	Swim Test
	Bring a competed and signed WAIVER to your first ARA session.	USRowing Waiver