6:15-8:00 Thursday evening at the Boathouse

Focus on: BLADEWORK

Hosted by Coach Adam Stoermer

Please sign up in advance

Please sign up for Open Rows by selecting the day you wish to parcipate.  Please be aware that currently two 8+ and a 4+ are available for Open Rows daily, coxswains will be required.  Open Rows for the coming week will be posted at noon on the preceding Friday. 

Weekday Open Rows are 6:00-8:00 unless otherwise noted.  Satuday morning Open Rows are 7:00-9:00.

When participating in an Open Row, please be sure the log book is signed, equipment returned in the manner it was found, and lights are turned off and gates locked if you are the last rower at the venue.  If there are any incidents at Open Rows, please contact emergency services if necessary and then call Head Coach Adam Stoermer (865-256-2739).

SMRC designed its Begineer/Novice Program as an opportunity for adults to learn to row and develop superior rowing skills in an enviroment that is postive, cohsive and facilitated by professional coaches.  This rowing experience is for men and women with limited or no rowing experience, or for the beginner or out of practice rower who wants to focus on technique and skills.  

This program meets twice weekly (Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm) and is offered three times in 2008, each two months in length.  There is no pre-requisite for SMRC Beginner/Novice Program, although like any physical activity, participants are encouraged to consult their physician.

The SMRC Begineer/Novice Program is $100 per program for SMRC members and $200 for non-SMRC participants.  Potential new members may sign up for a trial membership and receive the member rate.  Pre-registration is required.

SMRC Begineer/Novice Program is offered the following dates:

Beginner/Novice I (May 13-June 26)

Beginner/Novice II (July 8-August 21)

Beginner/Novice III (September 9-October 23)

SMRC designed its mixed sweep program to facilitate a recreational rowing experience for men and women with limited to extensive rowing experience.   The Mixed Sweep Program is for the rower who wants to be coached regularly, but wants to row in a relaxed, non-competitive environment.

This program meets twice weekly (Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm) and is offered three times in 2008, each two months in length.  Participants should have completed an SMRC Novice Beginner program, Learn to Row class, Corporate Program or be checked out by an SMRC coach. 

The SMRC Mixed Sweep Program is $100 per program for SMRC members and $200 for non-SMRC participants.  Pre-registration is required.

SMRC Mixed Sweep is offered the following dates:

Mixed Sweep I (May 13-June 26)

Mixed Sweep II (July 8-August 21)

Mixed Sweep III (September 9-October 23)

SMRC designed its Intermediate/Advanced Rowing Program to facilitate a comprehnsive rowing experience for seasoned male and female rowers.   The Intermediate/Advanced Program is for the rower who wants to be coached regularly, and wants to be challenged by their training.  Intermediate/Advanced rowers should have the physical ability and rowing skills to handle a demanding rowing regimine. 

This program meets three times weekly (Mondays/Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm and Saturday mornings 8:00-10:30) and is offered two times in 2008, each two months in length.  Participants should have completed an SMRC Novice Beginner program, Learn to Row class, Corporate Program or be checked out by an SMRC coach.   The Intermediate/Advanced Program is not offered in September or October, participants may row with the Racing Crews or the Mixed Sweep Program for coached rows.

The SMRC Intermediate/Advanced Program is $150 per program for SMRC members and $300 for non-SMRC participants.  Pre-registration is required.

SMRC Mixed Sweep is offered the following dates:

Intermediate/Advanced I (May 12-June 28)

Intermediate/Advanced II (July 7-August 23)

SMRC has a tradition of fielding competitive crews in regional and national competition.  Rowing in East Tennessee  provides ample opportunity to compete against other clubs; most opportunities are less than a day’s drive away.

In 2008, SMRC Racing Crews will focus on the fall ‘Head Racing’ season, and aim to enter boats in the Secret City Regatta, the Head of the Tennessee, and the Head of the Hooch. 

Novice and experienced rowers are invited to row under the SMRC colors, the coached Racing Crew season will be September 8- November 1.  Schedules will be determined by the composition of the individual crews.

The fee for SMRC Racing Crews is $150 per program for SMRC members and $300 for non-SMRC participants.  This does not include racing or travel expenses, but does cover equipment transportation.  Pre-registration is required.

BIG BBQ BASH!

Location: Springbrook Corporate Center in Alcoa

Time: 10a.m.-about 5p.m.

Come out and help demonstrate rowing in the community along with promoting Smoky Mountain Rowing Club!

Sign up below if you would like to help at our booth.

 

Get Outdoors Festival 

Location: World’s Fair Park

Time: 10am-5pm

Date: May 17 

This event hopes to lead the effort to encourage individuals in our community to increase their activity levels and embrace a healthy lifestyle.  SMRC will have a booth set up for the day.

If you are interested in helping out at the booth, sign up and we will coordinate rotating shifts unless you want to hang out for the day.  

RT 216 (the old Ruby T’s) is located at 216 Church Ave in Maryville.  You may park on the parking deck which you enter off Court Street.  Find a map below.

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New in 2008: Disover Rowing with SMRC

This program is designed to introduce non-rowers to the sport of rowing and Smoky Mountain Rowing Club. This class is two hours, hosted by SMRC Coaches and Master’s rowers. In Discover Rowing you will:

• Learn about the history of the sport
• Learn basic rowing terminology and physiology
• Learn basic rowing technique on the rowing machine
• Be prepared for on water rowing intruction

The cost of this program is only $50! Discover Rowing and see if this is the sport for you!

Discover Rowing Schedule:

• Discover Rowing I: May 6 6:00pm (Tuesday)
• Discover Rowing II May 12 6:00pm (Monday)
• Discover Rowing III: May 14 6:00pm (Wednesday)
• Discover Rowing IV: May 18 2:00pm (Sunday)
• Discover Rowing V: May 21 6:00pm (Wednesday )
• Discover Rowing VI: May 27 6:00pm (Tuesday)
• Discover Rowing VII: June 4 4:00 (Wednesday)
• Discover Rowing VIII: June 14 9:00am (Saturday)

Download the registration form here: Discover Rowing Registration

If you missed the meeting April 3rd you can find the presentation here and the hand out here.  Please contact Adam Stoermer with any questions.  We hope to see you soon!
Discussed:
Dues–what it costs and what you get
Programs–which one is right for me
New rowers
New Corporate programs
New resources

Rowing, originally uploaded by Flying Fin.

I wish I had taken this…

Congratulations to all who participated! If I have missed any of the events, let me know.

Event 5 Women’s Master 8+ (SMRC)

Rank-12th with a time of 22:42.8

Event 47 Men’s Master 2x - (SMRC-Mike Schay & New Friend)

Rank-8th out of 13 with a time of 21:05.1

Event 54 Men’s Master C-D 1x - (SMRC-Mike Schay)

Rank-12th out of 21 with a time of 22:36.2

Event 8 Women’s Youth Lightweight 8+ (MHSC)

Rank-6 with a time of 21:30.0

Event 15 Women’s Youth Novice 8+ (MHSC)

Rank-7th out of 25 with a time of 21:32.3

Event 31 Women’s Youth 4+ (MHSC)

Rank-32nd out of 51 with a time of 22:38.2

Event 40 Women’s Youth Novice 4+ (MHSC)

Rank-14th out of 26 with a time of 26:49.9

Womens Ltwt 8+ Final

Maryville Crew - Bronze - 21:41.43

Womens Jr Novice 8+ Final

Maryville Crew - Silver - 22:02.16

Mens Senior Masters 1x Final

SMRC - Mike Schay - 21:53.66

Womens Masters 4+ Final

SMRC - Gold - 24:36.86

Womens Jr 4+ Final

Maryville Crew (6th) - 23:41.43

Womens Jr Novice 4+ Final

Maryville Crew - Silver - 23:40.91

Maryville Crew - (7th) - 26:26.86

Here is a posting of the results for Secret City:

 

http://www.orra.org/results/secretcity/2007/results.htm

 

The Maryville Crew girls competed in the following events:

 

Women’s Junior 8+

Women’s Junior Novice 8+ GOLD!

Women’s Junior 4+

Women’s Junior Ltwt 4+ BRONZE!

 

The SMRC crew competed in the following events:

 

Women’s Masters 8+ BRONZE!

Men’s Masters 1x

Cambridge win 153rd Boat Race……

http://www.theboatrace.org/article/show/introduction/livecoverage

July 26, 2007, originally uploaded by Jmulkey.

Learn to Row Class

Starboards Grab the Oars, originally uploaded by Jmulkey.

Gathering the oars after an evening row.

University of California Women’s Crew, originally uploaded by Gradient Studio.

Take a look at the other University of California Women’s Crew pictures on my Flickr page…and take notes. I know I learned a few things. Thanks for the great pictures Dr. Hubbard.

SMRC will be featured on Alive at Five on channel 10 today. News reporter Beth Haynes interviewed Adam and several other members about our club and the sport of rowing. She also had her first “on-the-water” rowing experience. Don’t forget to watch at 5:00 today. This should be great exposure for our club.