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Adult Learn to Row


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Adult Learn to Row

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MRC welcomes adults who would like to get a sense of the beauty and camaraderie that can be found rowing in the heart of the Twin Cities. This class offers 6 hours of instruction on land and on the water including basics of the rowing stroke and how to handle the rowing equipment. Upon completion of Learn To Row, participants may become MRC members and continue rowing with our Adult Novice Team.

MRC strives to offer programs that meet or exceed public health and social distancing guidelines. We strongly recommend participants be fully vaccinated, however at this time, it is not required. Please note MRC reserves the right to update club COVID policies and procedures at any time in response to changing conditions. Please view the MRC Safety page for MRC COVID-19 Procedures.  
  
Class Outline

Friday: This class will be entirely on land with an orientation and tour of our award-winning boathouse, stroke work on the erg, and an introduction to equipment and equipment handling. Be prepared for light to moderate exercise.

Saturday and Sunday: Get ready to row! You'll warm up and review stroke basics before getting out on the water. The class will utilize our safe and stable 10-person training barge and if conditions permit, you may have the opportunity to row an 8+ (8 oar rowing shell plus coxswain) with MRC volunteers. Please dress according to weather for light to moderate exercise, e.g. layers, hat, sunscreen, etc.  

Please be prepared to attend all three classes in your session which will be held rain or shine. NO make-ups.

2024 Learn To Row Registration Instructions

Given the popularity of this program, registration will be conducted this year by lottery. The deadline to enter the lottery for priority registration was April 9, 2024. If you did not register for the lottery, open registration for any remaining seats will begin Saturday, April 27.

Update 4/10/24 - Lottery registrants have been notified of their lottery registration group.

Update 4/22/24 - Sessions full. All lottery registrants have been automatically added to the waitlist and will be notified of any openings. If you did not register for the lottery and would like to join the waitlist, click 2024 Learn To Row Waitlist.


The lottery will be conducted by a random number generator on April 10, 2024. All registrants will be notified of their lottery group number. When it is your lottery group number registration time, you will be authorized access the links below to sign up for a Learn to Row session. Only those in the current or prior lottery group will be authorized to register for a Learn To Row session.

There is no cost to enter the lottery, and no obligation to sign up for a Learn To Row session. Financial Assistance is available to future and current MRC members. 

Registration for Learn To Row sessions will open according to the following schedule:
Thursday, April 11, Lottery Group 1
Saturday, April 13, Lottery Group 2
Tuesday, April 16, Lottery Group 3
Thursday, April 18, Lottery Group 4
Saturday, April 20, Lottery Group 5
Tuesday, April 23, Lottery Group 6
Thursday, April 25, Lottery Group 7
Saturday, April 27, Open Registration


2024 Learn To Row Schedule


Learn To Row Session I FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm  Friday, May 31, 2024
11:30am - 1:30pm Saturday, June 1, 2024
11:30am - 1:30pm Sunday, June 2, 2024

Learn To Row Session II FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm  Friday, May 31, 2024
2:00 - 4:00pm Saturday, June 1, 2024
2:00 - 4:00pm Sunday, June 2, 2024

Learn To Row Session III - FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm  Friday, June 7, 2024
11:30am - 1:30pm Saturday, June 8, 2024
11:30am - 1:30pm Sunday, June 9, 2024

Learn To Row Session IV FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm  Friday, June 7, 2024
2:00 - 4:00pm Saturday, June 8, 2024
2:00 - 4:00pm Sunday, June 9, 2024

Learn To Row Session V FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm  Friday, June 21, 2024
11:30am - 1:30pm Saturday, June 22, 2024
11:30am - 1:30pm Sunday, June 23, 2024

Learn To Row Session VI FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm  Friday, June 21, 2024
2:00 - 4:00pm Saturday, June 22, 2024
2:00 - 4:00pm Sunday, June 23, 2024

Learn To Row Session VII FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm  Friday, June 28, 2024
11:30am - 1:30pm Saturday, June 29, 2024
11:30am - 1:30pm Sunday, June 30, 2024

Learn To Row Session VIII FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm  Friday, June 28, 2024
2:00 - 4:00pm Saturday, June 29, 2024
2:00 - 4:00pm Sunday, June 30, 2024


 

More questions?  Check out our MRC Learn to Row Q&A



Experiential Rowing Programs

Experience the fun of rowing on the beautiful Mississippi! We have additional options for both individuals and groups to learn more about the Minneapolis Rowing Club and to explore the sport of rowing. 

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Experience Rowing and Ready, Row! for Groups 

Schedule your own 3-hour rowing adventure! Based on our popular Rowing Adventure classes, our “adventures” are ideal for book clubs, birthday, retirement, graduation parties, etc. Class size of up to 12 rowers. Cost: $800.




Corporate Team Building

If you are looking for a fun and challenging team-building event for you and your co-workers, Minneapolis Rowing Club offers a unique way to “pull together” your crew through the rowing experience.


MRC offers a 3-hour program which includes introduction of the equipment,  basic rowing skills, on water exercise and ending with a short race piece to demonstrate your success.

 

Physical Address (not mailing)
2968 West River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Mailing Address
PO Box 583102
Minneapolis, MN 55458
Club Administrator
Jen Sowins
(612) 469-7999
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 On site phone for emergencies only:
 (612) 729-1541
 

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