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• National Learn to Row Day 2024

  • When
    06/01/2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Bernard's Boathouse at James Madison Park, 622 E. Gorham St, Madison WI 53703

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  Join us Saturday, June 1 at Mendota Rowing Club for this free event! You can get a hands-on experience of the great sport of rowing. We start with a short lesson on land to show you the mechanics of the rowing stroke, and then take you out on the water with experienced rowers in 4 or 8-person racing shells (weather permitting). Land activities at this open house include a tour of our historical boathouse, and review of our fleet of rowing shells. 

  Rowers range from age 11 to 91, so take this opportunity now, to learn to row!

  Kids 11 and older may join the rowing lessons and ride in the rowing shell; younger kids are welcome to try the land activities. Children under 11 must be accompanied by a grown-up for the duration of the boathouse visit. 

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• Adult Learn to Row June 4 to 13 (Tu/Th)

  • Start
    06/04/2024
  •  
  • End
    06/13/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Bernard's Boathouse at James Madison Park, 622 E. Gorham St, Madison WI 53703
  • Spaces left
    0

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  This registration is for Mendota Rowing Club Learn to Row instruction, which includes Summer Novice Membership until August 31. After completing this class, you are invited to continue learning and practicing skills -- and getting out on the water -- with coached Novice group practices. Specifics of Novice group meeting times will be announced and posted on the website when they get set up. 

  Again this year we'll start instruction with sweep rowing in team boats. Sweep boats have a coxswain who offers excellent direction to both the entire boat and to individuals. Based on class size and time constraints, we will potentially teach both sculling and sweep rowing techniques on land before transitioning to the water in boats. Please review the FAQ or contact learntorow@mendotarowingclub.com if you have any questions. 

  Swim test: Rowing is a water sport and it is important that you feel confident in the water. Prior to the first class, all students must take and successfully complete the Swim Test. Please see our Swim Test page for more details. If you have any doubt about passing the test, please plan to take it more than a week before class starts (so you can get a refund if necessary). 

  Registration: Fees must be paid in full 7 days before the first day of class. Payment must be made online.

  Cancellation Policy: This session may be cancelled due to low enrollment. If Mendota Rowing Club calls the cancellation, you will receive a full refund. If a participant cancels their registration more than 7 days before the start of a session, a refund will be issued minus a $10.00 fee. Alternatively, a participant may change to another session where there is space available, free of charge, 7 or more days before their original start date. Please write learntorow@mendotarowingclub.com for guidance.

  Registration and cancellation close one week prior to the first class meeting.

  Please be advised: we keep safety as our highest priority. At the instructors' discretion, MRC may reschedule class meetings due to weather conditions.

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• Middle School Learn to Row June 17-21

  • Start
    06/17/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    06/21/2024
  • Location
    MRC, 622 E. Gorham St, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    11

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  What: The Learn to Row Camp fee includes the one-week session followed by two weeks of middle school or high school novice practices. 

  Open to all rising 6th - 8th graders (minimum age 11). No experience needed.

  When:

  • June 17-21
  • Monday-Friday
  • 10:00AM - 12:30PM

  If you are interested in being a coxswain or have questions, please contact our head coach, Heather Swan at youthrowing@mendotarowingclub.com. 

  A swim test is required before the start of the camp. Swim tests must be completed by a certified life guard or can be done in the lake at the boathouse but must be scheduled in advance for a $10.00 service charge.  Click here for the swim test form and additional information.

  Tuition must be paid in full 7 days before the first day of camp. 

  Cancelation Policy: Camps may be canceled due to low enrollment. If cancellation is instigated by Mendota Rowing Club a full refund will be issued. If a participant cancels within 7 days of the start of camp a refund will be issued minus a $10.00 administrative fee. If a participant cancels less than 7 days a 50% refund will be issued. A student may change dates to another week free of charge within 7 days of the original camp registration date. Camp registration will close one week prior to camp start.
  

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• Adult Learn to Row June 18 to 27 (Tu/Th)

  • Start
    06/18/2024
  •  
  • End
    06/27/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Bernard's Boathouse in James Madison Park, 622 E. Gorham St, Madison WI 53703
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  This registration is for Mendota Rowing Club Learn to Row instruction, which includes Summer Novice Membership until August 31. After completing this class, you are invited to continue learning and practicing skills -- and getting out on the water -- with coached Novice group practices. Specifics of Novice group meeting times will be announced and posted on the website when they get set up. 

  Again this year we'll start instruction with sweep rowing in team boats. Sweep boats have a coxswain who offers excellent direction to both the entire boat and to individuals. Based on class size and time constraints, we will potentially teach both sculling and sweep rowing techniques on land before transitioning to the water in boats. Please review the FAQ or contact learntorow@mendotarowingclub.com if you have any questions. 

  Swim test: Rowing is a water sport and it is important that you feel confident in the water. Prior to the first class, all students must take and successfully complete the Swim Test. Please see our Swim Test page for more details. If you have any doubt about passing the test, please plan to take it more than a week before class starts (so you can get a refund if necessary). 

  Registration: Fees must be paid in full 7 days before the first day of class. Payment must be made online.

  Cancellation Policy: This session may be cancelled due to low enrollment. If Mendota Rowing Club calls the cancellation, you will receive a full refund. If a participant cancels their registration more than 7 days before the start of a session, a refund will be issued minus a $10.00 fee. Alternatively, a participant may change to another session where there is space available, free of charge, 7 or more days before their original start date. Please write learntorow@mendotarowingclub.com for guidance.

  Registration and cancellation close one week prior to the first class meeting.

  Please be advised: we keep safety as our highest priority. At the instructors' discretion, MRC may reschedule class meetings due to weather conditions.

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• High School Learn to Row June 24-28

  • Start
    06/24/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    06/28/2024
  • Location
    MRC, 622 E. Gorham St, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    12

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  What: The Learn to Row Camp fee includes the one-week session followed by two weeks of middle school or high school novice practices. 

  Open to all rising 9th-12th graders. No experience needed.

  When:

  • June 24-28
  • Monday-Friday
  • 10:00AM - 12:30PM

  If you are interested in being a coxswain or have questions, please contact our head coach, Heather Swan at youthrowing@mendotarowingclub.com. 

  A swim test is required before the start of the camp. Swim tests must be completed by a certified life guard or can be done in the lake at the boathouse but must be scheduled in advance for a $10.00 service charge.  Click here for the swim test form and additional information.

  Tuition must be paid in full 7 days before the first day of camp. 

  Cancelation Policy: Camps may be canceled due to low enrollment. If cancellation is instigated by Mendota Rowing Club a full refund will be issued. If a participant cancels within 7 days of the start of camp a refund will be issued minus a $10.00 administrative fee. If a participant cancels less than 7 days a 50% refund will be issued. A student may change dates to another week free of charge within 7 days of the original camp registration date. Camp registration will close one week prior to camp start.
  

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• Adult Learn to Row Camp July 7 to 10

  • Start
    07/07/2024
  •  
  • End
    07/10/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Bernard's Boathouse in James Madison Park, 622 E. Gorham St, Madison WI 53703
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  This registration is for Mendota Rowing Club Learn to Row instruction, which includes Summer Novice Membership until August 31. After completing this class, you are invited to continue learning and practicing skills -- and getting out on the water -- with coached Novice group practices. Specifics of Novice group meeting times will be announced and posted on the website when they get set up. 

  Again this year we'll start instruction with sweep rowing in team boats. Sweep boats have a coxswain who offers excellent direction to both the entire boat and to individuals. Based on class size and time constraints, we will potentially teach both sculling and sweep rowing techniques on land before transitioning to the water in boats. Please review the FAQ or contact learntorow@mendotarowingclub.com if you have any questions. 

  Swim test: Rowing is a water sport and it is important that you feel confident in the water. Prior to the first class, all students must take and successfully complete the Swim Test. Please see our Swim Test page for more details. If you have any doubt about passing the test, please plan to take it more than a week before class starts (so you can get a refund if necessary). 

  Registration: Fees must be paid in full 7 days before the first day of class. Payment must be made online.

  Cancellation Policy: This session may be cancelled due to low enrollment. If Mendota Rowing Club calls the cancellation, you will receive a full refund. If a participant cancels their registration more than 7 days before the start of a session, a refund will be issued minus a $10.00 fee. Alternatively, a participant may change to another session where there is space available, free of charge, 7 or more days before their original start date. Please write learntorow@mendotarowingclub.com for guidance.

  Registration and cancellation close one week prior to the first class meeting.

  Please be advised: we keep safety as our highest priority. At the instructors' discretion, MRC may reschedule class meetings due to weather conditions.

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• Middle School Learn to Row July 8-12

  • Start
    07/08/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    07/12/2024
  • Location
    MRC, 622 E. Gorham St, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  What: The Learn to Row Camp fee includes the one-week session followed by two weeks of middle school or high school novice practices. 

  Open to all rising 6th - 8th graders (minimum age 11). No experience needed.

  When:

  • July 8-12
  • Monday-Friday
  • 10:00AM - 12:30PM

  If you are interested in being a coxswain or have questions, please contact our head coach, Heather Swan at youthrowing@mendotarowingclub.com. 

  A swim test is required before the start of the camp. Swim tests must be completed by a certified life guard or can be done in the lake at the boathouse but must be scheduled in advance for a $10.00 service charge.  Click here for the swim test form and additional information.

  Tuition must be paid in full 7 days before the first day of camp. 

  Cancelation Policy: Camps may be canceled due to low enrollment. If cancellation is instigated by Mendota Rowing Club a full refund will be issued. If a participant cancels within 7 days of the start of camp a refund will be issued minus a $10.00 administrative fee. If a participant cancels less than 7 days a 50% refund will be issued. A student may change dates to another week free of charge within 7 days of the original camp registration date. Camp registration will close one week prior to camp start.
  

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• High School Learn to Row July 15-19

  • Start
    07/15/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    07/19/2024
  • Location
    MRC, 622 E. Gorham St, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  What: The Learn to Row Camp fee includes the one-week session followed by two weeks of middle school or high school novice practices. 

  Open to all rising 9th-12th graders. No experience needed.

  When:

  • July 15-19
  • Monday-Friday
  • 10:00AM - 12:30PM

  If you are interested in being a coxswain or have questions, please contact our head coach, Heather Swan at youthrowing@mendotarowingclub.com. 

  A swim test is required before the start of the camp. Swim tests must be completed by a certified life guard or can be done in the lake at the boathouse but must be scheduled in advance for a $10.00 service charge.  Click here for the swim test form and additional information.

  Tuition must be paid in full 7 days before the first day of camp. 

  Cancelation Policy: Camps may be canceled due to low enrollment. If cancellation is instigated by Mendota Rowing Club a full refund will be issued. If a participant cancels within 7 days of the start of camp a refund will be issued minus a $10.00 administrative fee. If a participant cancels less than 7 days a 50% refund will be issued. A student may change dates to another week free of charge within 7 days of the original camp registration date. Camp registration will close one week prior to camp start.
  

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• Middle School Learn to Row July 22-26

  • Start
    07/22/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    07/26/2024
  • Location
    MRC, 622 E. Gorham St, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  What: The Learn to Row Camp fee includes the one-week session followed by two weeks of middle school or high school novice practices. 

  Open to all rising 6th - 8th graders (minimum age 11). No experience needed.

  When:

  • July 22-26
  • Monday-Friday
  • 10:00AM - 12:30PM

  If you are interested in being a coxswain or have questions, please contact our head coach, Heather Swan at youthrowing@mendotarowingclub.com. 

  A swim test is required before the start of the camp. Swim tests must be completed by a certified life guard or can be done in the lake at the boathouse but must be scheduled in advance for a $10.00 service charge.  Click here for the swim test form and additional information.

  Tuition must be paid in full 7 days before the first day of camp. 

  Cancelation Policy: Camps may be canceled due to low enrollment. If cancellation is instigated by Mendota Rowing Club a full refund will be issued. If a participant cancels within 7 days of the start of camp a refund will be issued minus a $10.00 administrative fee. If a participant cancels less than 7 days a 50% refund will be issued. A student may change dates to another week free of charge within 7 days of the original camp registration date. Camp registration will close one week prior to camp start.
  

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• Adult Learn to Row July 23 to August 1 (Tu/Th)

  • Start
    07/23/2024
  •  
  • End
    08/01/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Bernard's Boathouse in James Madison Park, 622 E. Gorham St, Madison WI 53703
  • Spaces left
    13

  Register

  This registration is for Mendota Rowing Club Learn to Row instruction, which includes Summer Novice Membership until August 31. After completing this class, you are invited to continue learning and practicing skills -- and getting out on the water -- with coached Novice group practices. Specifics of Novice group meeting times will be announced and posted on the website when they get set up. 

  Again this year we'll start instruction with sweep rowing in team boats. Sweep boats have a coxswain who offers excellent direction to both the entire boat and to individuals. Based on class size and time constraints, we will potentially teach both sculling and sweep rowing techniques on land before transitioning to the water in boats. Please review the FAQ or contact learntorow@mendotarowingclub.com if you have any questions. 

  Swim test: Rowing is a water sport and it is important that you feel confident in the water. Prior to the first class, all students must take and successfully complete the Swim Test. Please see our Swim Test page for more details. If you have any doubt about passing the test, please plan to take it more than a week before class starts (so you can get a refund if necessary). 

  Registration: Fees must be paid in full 7 days before the first day of class. Payment must be made online.

  Cancellation Policy: This session may be cancelled due to low enrollment. If Mendota Rowing Club calls the cancellation, you will receive a full refund. If a participant cancels their registration more than 7 days before the start of a session, a refund will be issued minus a $10.00 fee. Alternatively, a participant may change to another session where there is space available, free of charge, 7 or more days before their original start date. Please write learntorow@mendotarowingclub.com for guidance.

  Registration and cancellation close one week prior to the first class meeting.

  Please be advised: we keep safety as our highest priority. At the instructors' discretion, MRC may reschedule class meetings due to weather conditions.

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• High School Learn to Row July 29 - Aug. 2

  • Start
    07/29/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    08/02/2024
  • Location
    MRC, 622 E. Gorham St, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    13

  Register

  What: The Learn to Row Camp fee includes the one-week session followed by two weeks of middle school or high school novice practices. 

  Open to all rising 9th-12th graders. No experience needed.

  When:

  • July 29 - August 2
  • Monday-Friday
  • 10:00AM - 12:30PM

  If you are interested in being a coxswain or have questions, please contact our head coach, Heather Swan at youthrowing@mendotarowingclub.com. 

  A swim test is required before the start of the camp. Swim tests must be completed by a certified life guard or can be done in the lake at the boathouse but must be scheduled in advance for a $10.00 service charge.  Click here for the swim test form and additional information.

  Tuition must be paid in full 7 days before the first day of camp. 

  Cancelation Policy: Camps may be canceled due to low enrollment. If cancellation is instigated by Mendota Rowing Club a full refund will be issued. If a participant cancels within 7 days of the start of camp a refund will be issued minus a $10.00 administrative fee. If a participant cancels less than 7 days a 50% refund will be issued. A student may change dates to another week free of charge within 7 days of the original camp registration date. Camp registration will close one week prior to camp start.
  

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• Middle School Learn to Row August 5-9

  • Start
    08/05/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    08/09/2024
  • Location
    MRC, 622 E. Gorham St, Madison WI
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  What: The Learn to Row Camp fee includes the one-week session followed by two weeks of middle school or high school novice practices. 

  Open to all rising 6th - 8th graders (minimum age 11). No experience needed.

  When:

  • August 4-9
  • Monday-Friday
  • 10:00AM - 12:30PM

  If you are interested in being a coxswain or have questions, please contact our head coach, Heather Swan at youthrowing@mendotarowingclub.com. 

  A swim test is required before the start of the camp. Swim tests must be completed by a certified life guard or can be done in the lake at the boathouse but must be scheduled in advance for a $10.00 service charge.  Click here for the swim test form and additional information.

  Tuition must be paid in full 7 days before the first day of camp. 

  Cancelation Policy: Camps may be canceled due to low enrollment. If cancellation is instigated by Mendota Rowing Club a full refund will be issued. If a participant cancels within 7 days of the start of camp a refund will be issued minus a $10.00 administrative fee. If a participant cancels less than 7 days a 50% refund will be issued. A student may change dates to another week free of charge within 7 days of the original camp registration date. Camp registration will close one week prior to camp start.
  

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