Rowing on the Navesink River since 1983
	Youth are unquestionably the fastest growing population at Navesink River Rowing. Last year, 108 boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 18 participated in one or several NRR youth programs.  Most had never rowed before.  Many stayed on after completing their 2-week Novice program.  They rowed the remainder of the summer as Intermediates and then competed in the Fall.  Others brought high school rowing and national competition experience with them to the 7-week Advanced program, which helped them build on that foundation.  This year, NRR looks forward to another "best ever" season for everyone involved.
	Please note: Youth pay for programs only. They do not have to sign up for memberships or pay membership fees.  Program times may change slightly.
	2010 Spring Youth Program: Weekends and one evening a week. Contact person:  until March 27 - Susan, 732-863-1321 or nrrnews@gmail.com GET APPLICATION/INFORMATION
	2010 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS printer friendly 2010 Program/Membership Descriptions page (PDF file reader needed). 2010 Summer Youth Programs application
	Novice Youth Program:    5 mornings a week for 2 weeks.  Offered 4 times.
	This is an introductory program for boys and girls ages 14-18 who have not rowed before.  It teaches the basics of handling and safely operating rowing equipment both on and off the water.  Youth are introduced to basic sculling in quads and doubles.  They cover the fundamentals of body positioning and control, plus basic blade work to lay the foundation for a solid sculling stroke.
	Intermediate Youth Program: 4 days a week for 2 weeks. Offered 4 times.  Take one, two, three, or all sessions.
	For boys and girls ages 14 to 18 who have completed a “learn to row” program with at least 8 sessions on the water (a 2009 NRR novice program counts).  This program builds on the sculling fundamentals of blade work and body positioning to teach youth how to replicate the same stroke consistently. Youth start to develop “boat feel” and begin to work together to move boats.  They will be able to replicate a solid stroke at low ratings and work towards building pressure and power to make boats accelerate.
	Advanced Youth Program:    3 days a week for 7 weeks.  Two sections.
	For boys and girls ages 14 to 19 who have have mastered skills taught in NRR’s Intermediate Youth Program and rowed in an NRR competitive (spring or fall) crew program OR who have rowed at least one season at the high school level.  This program emphasizes teamwork, advanced drilling, lots of mileage, and competing for opportunities to race.  Qualified participants—based on ability and experience--will be selected to travel to and participate in one or more summer regattas. Those chosen can expect to incur additional costs for regatta fees, travel and other expenses, which are not included in the Advanced Youth Program fee.