Youth Programs
2009 - High School Rowing Camp
Welcome to our 2009 High School Rowing Camp at Boston University's DeWolfe Boathouse
June 29 - July 3, 2009
Boston University - Boston MA
This years High School Camp is a one-week intensive rowing session. Athletes will train in Eights with an opportunity to get into sculling boats such as singles and doubles. This camp will enable rowers to take their rowing to a significantly higher level through high level technical coaching and training. Training in small boats enhances the skills of any rower, enabling them to move a boat more effectively. College coaches like to have athletes with proven small boat skills.
*Like other years, we expect this camp to fill. Camp slots will be limited, apply early.
Age and Experience
The camp is open to boys ages 15 - 18 with rowing experience. Rowers do not need sculling experience. We will take a limited number of athletes without rowing experience.
Coaching
Head Coach - Tom Bohrer. Tom is a two-time Olympic Silver medallist and head men's coach at Boston University.
Assistant Coaches TBD, but will include CB Sands-Bohrer. CB is a two time World Champion in sculling. CB coaches competitive sculling at Community Rowing (CRI). CB will work with rowers in singles and small boats.
Focus of the camp
A priority is placed on having our athletes develop a more complete understanding of the rowing stroke, boat movement through the water, proper blade work and efficient technique that will maximize speed. A focus will also be placed on strength and flexibility training, nutrition, and how to train on the rowing ergometer. There will also be a session on the college recruiting process.
Facilities and Equipment
Camp sessions will be held at the Boston University DeWolfe Boathouse, which is located near the BU Bridge at 619 Memorial Drive. It is a short walk from public transportation. State-of-the-art equipment such as Fillipi and Vespoli rowing shells and Concept 2 oars and ergomenters. Video will be used daily to help rowers get a better understanding of what they are doing and to show improvement.
Camp Dates
June 29, 2009 - July 3,2009
Daily Schedule
8:30 Arrive at DeWolfe Boathouse
8:30-9 a.m. Technique and video review
9-11:00 Morning practice on the water, stretch and debrief
11:30-1 - Lunch break at Boston University
1-2:30 Technical talk, video
2:30-4:30 - afternoon row, stretch and debrief
4:45 p.m Depart boathouse
*note that on Friday (7/3) camp will end at noon
Tuition
Tuition is $600 and includes all coaching and most expenses associated with training including all equipment, facility usage, lunch and daily snacks. Housing in Boston is not included in the fee. A $200.00 deposit is due with your application. Final balance is due May 15th, 2009.
All rowers are required to submit application, waiver, pass a 100 yard swim test before attending the camp and to submit a copy of a recent physical (past year) indicating clearance for all activities. You can usually get a copy of one on file from your school or physician.
For more information
Please contact Tom or CB
"This Camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Cambridge Board of Health."
