Greensboro Rowers to Race at USRowing’s Southeast Regionals this Weekend
Oak Ridge, Tennessee – Eleven Greensboro Crew rowers will represent the Triad United Rowing Association in six events this weekend at the USRowing Southeast Regional Youth Championships.
Owen MacArthur and Henry Parker will open racing for Triad United in the time trials of the men’s youth lightweight double sculls.
Greensboro captain Kate Messick will team with High Point rower Charlotte Curri in the time trial for the women’s youth lightweight double sculls.
Next up, Greensboro’s Alexa Robb will race with High Point rowers Junior Ognovich, Lindsay York, and Kinkead Crotts in the women’s quad sculls time trial.
All time trials will take place on Saturday morning on Melton Lake
In afternoon racing, Greensboro U15 rowers Eleah Stewart, Aubrey Bews, Ellie Anderson, Victoria Albright, Catherine Lawrence and Isabella Gregorio will race in the U17 youth eights event as a prelude to their U15 final on Sunday.
In other Sunday finals, Kate Messick and Alexa Robb will join forces with High Point rowers Natalie Earnhardt, and Charlotte Curri to defend the U17 quadsculls won by Triad United in 2018.
Also on Sunday, Grace Denenny will team up with Junior Ognovich, Kate Messick, and Lindsay York in the final of the straight fours race, which is the last race of the regatta.
Heat sheets of all races can be found HERE
Summer Camps are Open for Registration
The summer is a wonderful time for students to row and Lake Brandt is the best place to row in Greensboro.
Greensboro Crew has many opportunities for students this summer, including three one-week learn to row camps or an ‘all-summer’ rowing extravaganza. All camps are suitable for students with no prior rowing experience.
Please note space is limited in our learn to row camps so please register early to avoid disappointment.
ROWING DATES:
SESSION I: June 24 – 28
SESSION 2: July 29 – August 2
SESSION 3:August 5 – 9
Back to School Sneak Peek Week Coming Up at Lake Brandt: Youth ages 12 – 19 can try rowing for one week free!
THIS IS OUR MOST ULTIMATE DEAL OF THE SUMMER – FREE ‘LEARN TO ROW’ FOR ONE WEEK!
Whether you are going into grade 7 in middle school or a high school Junior, you may be looking for a new sport . If so, then this is your chance to give rowing a try for free. Five days of rowing at Lake Brandt – you can come to one practice or all five.
Just register and show up. It is that easy!
REGISTER HERE FOR THE FREE SNEAK PEEK WEEK: August 13 – 17, 2018 from 4:30pm to 6pm.
This Fall up to 80 high school and middle school students will be part of our rowing program at Lake Brandt. This Sneak Peek will give you a great intro on learning about rowing to see if the sport is for you.
No experience necessary but you must be able to swim as a safety precaution if you join the team. Participants must be at least 12 years of age.
WHAT? Sneak Peek Week is one week of learning to row for FREE, where students will learn the technique needed for rowing in racing boats on the water.
WHEN? 4:30pm to 6pm on Monday, August 13 though Saturday, Aug 18. (Note the lake is closed on Tuesdays, so no rowing then)
WHERE? Lake Brandt Marina: 5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455
COST? FREE!
Also, be sure to have a parent sign the waiver and swim form certifying that you can swim. These can be downloaded on this page. Bring these forms with you.
Also bring the following:
• flip flops and normal athletic attire
• water bottle
Questions? Just email Coach Gene at contact@greensborocrew.com
Join the Endless Summer Adult Rowing Program at Lake Brandt
STARTS MONDAY JULY 30!
REGISTER & PAY ONLINE HERE
Lake Brandt Marina, Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Crew is excited to announce the next season of rowing for adults – Endless Summer! Rowing will take place on Lake Brandt. The Endless Summer rowing season is to foster healthy living in a fun team environment for adults through the wonderful sport of rowing.
No prior rowing experience is necessary.
“Masters Rowing” is Greensboro Crew’s answer to the high interest in rowing among adults in the Triad. Greensboro Crew is a community of adults working together in an encouraging team environment to enjoy the beautiful, zen like sport of rowing.
Format: Participants with no prior experience will start with a learn-to-row format on rowing machines and then progress to the real thing in boats. As technique and stamina improve, a more competitive format will be adopted.
Attire: Tee shirt, form-fitting shorts, and running shoes are usual attire. Loose fitting shorts will likely catch in the “slide” (where the rowing seat moves back and forth on the rower). Bring a water bottle too!
Address: 5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455 This is Lake Brandt Marina. This is not a mailing address for the rowing club.
Cost: $210 per participant. No partial refund for missed sessions or weather related cancellations. Check with your company’s wellness program for full or partial reimbursement. Participants may join as individuals or groups of 9 through a corporation (and enjoy a 10% discount).
DATES and TIMES: Monday & Thursday evening (6pm – 7:30pm) and Saturday morning (7:30am – 9am) starting Monday, July 30 and ending Saturday, September 22.
REGISTER & Pay Online HERE
More Info: Call Gene at 257-9009 or email contact@greensborocrew.com
Greensboro Crew Illustrated – photos by Emily Nagel
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Sixth Anniversary Row & Potluck Set for September 8
The 6th Anniversary Row and Potluck will take place on Saturday, September 8. The morning will include a Bridge to Bridge Time Trial for club members followed by a potluck breakfast at Oak Hollow Lake. Joining the annual event for the first time will be youth rowers from the newly formed chapter, Winston Salem Rowing Club.
Students will be boated by their class year and masters by age.
Families and friends are invited to join the rowers for the potluck brunch after the boat races.
The club has much to celebrate after 6 years, with a record number of rowers from across the Triad.
Last year 11 eight-man crews as well as some smaller boats lined the start of the race course at Skeet Club Bridge to race the full extent of Oak Hollow Lake to Johnson Street Bridge and club founder Gene Kininmonth predicts there could be even more crews this year.
All rowers participating in the Crew’s 6th Anniversary Boat Races should arrive at Oak Hollow Lake by 7:30am and be dressed appropriately for the weather on the day. Rowers and families should park on the grass behind the sailboats. A Signup Genius email will be sent to all members and parents with details of the potluck.
Boys and girls attending any Triad area school (Grade 6 -12) are eligible to join the team. No experience necessary. Email Coach Gene contact@greensborocrew.com or see the Registration page for details.
Free Sneak Peek Week. Try Youth Rowing for Free!
Whether you are in grade 7 in middle school or a high school Junior, you may be looking for a new sport . If so, then this is your chance to give rowing a try for free. Five days of rowing at Lake Brandt – you can come to one practice or all five.
You need to be able to swim with confidence for safety reasons.
Just register and show up. It is that easy!
This summer up to 60 high school and middle school students will be part of our rowing program at Lake Brandt. This Sneak Peek will give you a head start on learning about rowing to see if the sport is for you.
No experience necessary but you must be able to swim as a safety precaution if you join the team. Participants must be at least 12 years of age.
WHAT? Sneak Peek Week is one week of rowing, where students will learn the technique needed for rowing in racing boats on the water.
WHEN? 4:30pm to 6pm on Monday, June 4 though Friday June 8. NOTE – Lake Brandt is closed on TUESDAYS so no rowing on that day.
WHERE? Lake Brandt Marina: 5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455
COST? FREE!
Also, be sure to have a parent sign the waiver and swim form certifying that you can swim. These can be downloaded on this page. Bring these forms with you.
Also bring the following:
• sneakers and normal athletic attire
• water bottle
Questions? Just email Coach at contact@greensborocrew.com
Row with us on Lake Brandt this Summer
The Spring season will soon be over and Summer will arrive. This is the ultimate time of year for new students with no experience to try rowing for the first time!
Greensboro Crew Rowing Club is pleased to announce details of the scholastic summer rowing program. The summer season is from June 4 through August 11. Students rising to grades 7-12 are welcome to participate and all students should be at least 12 years old.
Initially during the week from June 4-8 rowing sessions will take place in the afternoons from 4:15pm until 6:15pm and at 9am on Saturday morning. After this week rowing sessions take place mornings Monday – Saturday from 7:00am – 9:00am at Lake Brandt.
The cost of summer membership is $285. Students joining part way through the summer will have dues pro rated to reflect the missed time. Email Coach Gene contact@greensborocrew.com to discuss. Register here!
The summer season is one of the best times of year for new high school and middle school students to join the team. The coaches will teach you all the basics of rowing on your first day and you will soon be swinging along with the crew. On July 4th join us for the Uncle Sam Jam Regatta where we race against High Point on Oak Hollow Lake.
It really is that easy!
Students are not expected to attend every practice and the coaches understand that many rowers will be away for parts of the summer on vacations and summer rowing camps. New members must complete the waiver and swim form found on the registration page.
COST: $285 This fee covers equipment use, lake fees, coaching services, administrative costs (insurance, etc). The summer season is June 5 thru August 19.
WHERE: Lake Brandt Marina, 5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro , NC.
WHEN: Initially during the week from June 4 -9 rowing sessions will take place in the afternoons from 4:30pm until 6:15pm and at 9am on Saturday mornings. On June 12 rowing sessions then move to mornings Monday – Saturday from 7:15am – 9:00am each day to avoid the heat.
Greensboro Hosts Middle School Races at Lake Brandt
Greensboro, NC – A week of constant strong winds finally abated on Saturday morning to bring a glorious morning for rowing on Lake Brandt for the annual cross-town Middle School Race between High Point and Greensboro Crew.
The classic match up between the two clubs began in 2017 when Greensboro Crew won the inaugural race.
Jordan Lake Rowing Club also joined in the fun at this year’s classic match up, bringing an all boys middle school eight and a number of upper class men rowers. The high school rowers were mixed with High Point – Greensboro rowers via a random draw and all enjoyed a series of three separate sprint races.
The middle school rowers raced two races over about 800 meters. The first was to determine the cross-town champion between High Point and Greensboro. The second would see how a combined High Point – Greensboro Crew would fare against Jordan Lake, whose crew would race in both.
Race One
Jordan Lake 2 minutes 26 seconds
High Point 2:29 ~ winner of the cross-town race.
Greensboro ‘A’ 2:42
Greensboro ‘B’ 2:45
Race Two
Combined HPG ‘A’ 2 minutes 22 seconds
Jordan Lake 2:30
HPG ‘B’ 2:33
Greensboro 2:51
Greensboro and High Point are now one win a piece in the annual Middle School Race, which has become a focal point of the spring racing calendar.
“Today was all about making it fun,” said Coach Gene Kininmonth after the race. “But it is also important to realize that athletic competition is also planting seeds of greatness in the hearts and minds of these young rowers, some of whom have only been rowing a few weeks. Regardless of whether a rower won or lost today, they each experienced strong emotional reactions to competition that will help build on the resilience of their character.”
Kininmonth, who established both rowing clubs, says events such as these are formative moments in young rowers’ lives that “many will look back on and cherish later.”
