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Shaker Rowing Association is a non-profit community based organization dedicated to promoting the sport of rowing in the Town of Colonie.
Shaker Rowing Association is composed of parents, students, coaches and community members, and supports rowing by providing training and equipment and developing a program that instills technical knowledge and lifetime values regarding the importance of team work.
Shaker Rowing Association offers opportunities that include recreational and competitive rowing for novice and experienced rowers, adults as well as students.
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FALL 2008 SEASON REGISTRATION NOW UNDERWAY Registration for returning rowers is now open! Enrollment is limited to ensure adequate coaching staff and equipment availability. As of 8/22, registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis for returning and new rowers.On-line registration is quick and easy...click on REGISTRATION to get started! Mandatory waiver and medical release forms can be downloaded by clicking on FORMS. Payment may be made by credit card or check. Waiver, medical form and check (if not paying by credit card) should be mailed to: Shaker Rowing Association
Session fee and forms must be received prior to participation in program activities. Interested in Rowing, but Want to Learn More? Are you up for a rewarding challenge? Rowers have been called the world's best athletes, and the camaraderie of this team sport is second to none. If you've wanted to try rowing, but would like some more information, join Shaker Crew for an OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, September 3rd from 5:30 to 6:30PM. Tour our boathouse, talk with coaches and experienced rowers, and find out more about the elements of rowing and racing. Parents are welcome! Where: Albany Boathouse - For directions click Information Hope to see you there! |
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SCHEDULE UPDATES
8/25-9/03: Pre-season Practice
Wed, 9/03: Open House
Mon, 9/08: Swim Test
Tue, 9/09: Parent Rower Meeting 'A'
Wed, 9/10: Parent Rower Meeting 'B'
ROWING INSIGHTS
The rowing boats, called shells, are made of lightweight carbon fiber. The smallest boat on the water is called a single scull, and is only a foot wide, 27-30 feet long, and weighs approximately 30 pounds. An eight is the largest boat at 60 feet and about 200 pounds. Oars are used to propel the shells. Sweep oars are longer than sculling oars.
FUN FACTS
Physiologists claim that rowing a 2,000 meter race, equivalent to 1.25 miles, is equal to playing back-to-back basketball games.
The first national governing body for a sport in the US was for rowing. Founded in 1872 as the National Association for Amateur Oarsmen, it was changed to the United States Rowing Association in 1982.
