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• High School Summer Drop-In Program: July 15 - July 25

  • Start
    07/15/2019
  • End
    07/25/2019

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  High School Summer Drop-In Program: July 15 - July 25

  Please read this information, including the last section, in it's entirety to ensure this program runs as smoothly as possible. This is a new program this year and it will take everyone's help to make it a success.

  HS rowers... do you want to get on the water and put those meters in without a camp experience? This is a great NEW opportunity to work on those small boat skills or get a group of friends together and work on boats of all sizes.

  What: All HS rowers may sign up for any camp at a reduced fee.  You may sign-up for an entire session, a week at at time or even drop-in for a day of rowing with your friends. There is no coaching involved but you will be accompanied by a launch for safety and able to enjoy a day of rowing.

  When:

  • During Learn to Row July 15 - July 25 (8:30am - 11:30am, Monday - Thursday)

  Please note that ALL drop in rowers will need to be at the park no later than 8:15 or risk missing their opportunity to participate. No refunds will be processed for late arrivals.

  Cost:

  • Weekly Rate $50 / Week (Monday - Thursday)

  • Daily Rate $15 (Monday - Thursday)

  Additional (very important) Information:

  • This program is only open to rowers who were members of the club during the 2018-2019 season. You must use your email address that is associated with your rower account to register. If your email address isn't working or you have any other issues signing up, please contact support@soracrew.com.

  • You may sign up additional days during the same session by simply creating a new registration and choosing the day(s) you wish to add.

  • In the the event that we do not have enough participants it is possible you may be left to erg or rescheduled for another day.

  • We encourage you to coordinate the days you row with your teammates but we cannot guarantee the boat you will be in. An attempt will be made to boat according to rower preference but the ultimate decision will be up to the staff on hand running camp.

  
  

  
  

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• 2019 SORA/Jr Lions Summer Learn to Row Camp Session 2

  • Start
    07/15/2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    07/25/2019
  • Location
    Moss Park (SORA boat yard near pavilion 3)
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Session 2:  July 15 - July 25
  8:30am - 11:00am (Mon-Thurs)

  This 2 week program is designed primarily for the new/beginner rower, who will be in the 6th to 12th grade next school year. We will explore the basics of rowing and rowing technique, how to responsibly handle the equipment (boats and oars), and spend time on the water to apply what they learned on land. Additionally, these campers will participate in land-based training for overall fitness.

  Each participant should have athletic clothing, shoes and socks, a soft plastic water bottle, and a non-perishable snack that is packaged in a squirrel-proof bag. (Our squirrels are very creative - and hungry!)

  This camp is open to new rowers with a special invitation to Lake Nona Jr Lions. 
  

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• Masters (Adult) L2Row - 3 Day Learn to Row (July 15-18)

  • Start
    07/15/2019
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    07/18/2019
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Moss Park

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  2019 Summer Learn to Row  (L2Row)

  South Orlando Rowing Association is excited to offer you a fun and exciting way to enjoy your Florida summers here in Lake Nona and Moss Park with our new Masters/Assistant Junior coach, Coach Deidrah Kennedy. Here is your chance to try something new with a new group of friends.

  Three Day L2Row

  In this three day L2Row you will learn the basics of rowing with others that are just starting out. This three day L2Row class will teach you everything you need to know from carrying oars and boats, to your first time on the  erg (rowing Machine) to rowing on the water.

  During this two day class, you will be challenged to learn new skills and a new meaning of teamwork.

  • Days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
  • Dates July 15, 16 and 18
  • Times 6:00pm-8:00pm - please arrive by 5:45pm
  • Cost $150.00
  • Please Note - There is a $3 daily fee into Moss Park

  About Coach Deidrah

  Coach Deidrah is a long-time rower and a USRowing Certified Coach and she brings her love of rowing and her high school (prep school), collegiate, masters and club experience to SORA.

  She comes to us from Davenport, Iowa where she called Rivermont Collegiate Rowing Academy home as the head rowing coach and the Assistant Head of Residence Life on campus. With her position as Head Coach, Deidrah has built the program from the ground up.  In the program's first year rowers won Novice 1x at hooch, placed 1st and 10th in novice 2x and 2nd in novice 4x at Midwest Championship regional regatta. Deidrah also was the assistant head coach of Y Quad Cities Rowing which is one of the premier rowing clubs in the country. She will bring the skills that she has gained from all of the great coaches, rowers and her own personal training here to SORA.

  Coach Deidrah comes to us with extensive experience in building programs at several prep-schools, clubs and colleges over the last 7 years. She earned her degree in Communications from the University of Dubuque where she pursed her other passion of golf and was a member of the Women’s Golf Team. Coach Deidrah rowed on the Quad City Rowing Association as a Junior where her love of Rowing began.

  Please feel free to contact our new coach Deidrah Kennedy or Kelly Hagan with questions.

  Deidrah Kennedy - coachdeidrah@soracrew.com
  563-499-1820

  Kelly Hagan - kelly@soracrew.com
  407-744-6298

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

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• Parent/Sibling Row - Wednesday, July 24th

  • When
    07/24/2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Moss Park

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  2019 Parent/Sibling Rows - Wednesday’s in July

  Starting in July, SORA is excited to offer a new program for all of our current high school and middle school rowers and their families. Have you ever wanted to sit in the seat of a boat and see what it is like or are you an experienced rower that would like to row with your son or daughter?  

  Wednesday’s night rows, are for you, with our new bring your parent or sibling rows. This is a great opportunity for our rowers to have to have their parent or sibling learn more about rowing. Family members will not only sit on the erg and see what you do but also the chance to step off land and get on the water.

  During these session rowers will be taking parents and/or siblings out in boat to teach them more about rowing with the help of our new coach Deidrah.

  • Wednesdays in July
  • July 10, 17, 24 and 31st
  • 6:00pm-8:00pm
  • Cost: $20.00 per day or $80 for all FOUR
  • Siblings should be at least 6th grade. Younger siblings will be allowed to participate at the discretion of the coach 

  Please feel free to contact our new coach Deidrah Kennedy or Kelly Hagan with questions.

  Deidrah Kennedy
  coachdeidrah@soracrew.com
  563-499-1820

  Kelly Hagan
  kelly@soracrew.com
  407-744-6298

  
  

  
  

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• High School Summer Drop-In Program: July 29 - August 1

  • Start
    07/29/2019
  • End
    08/01/2019

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  High School Summer Drop-In Program: July 29 - August 1

  Please read this information, including the last section, in it's entirety to ensure this program runs as smoothly as possible. This is a new program this year and it will take everyone's help to make it a success.

  HS rowers... do you want to get on the water and put those meters in without a camp experience? This is a great NEW opportunity to work on those small boat skills or get a group of friends together and work on boats of all sizes.

  What: All HS rowers may sign up for any camp at a reduced fee.  You may sign-up for an entire session, a week at at time or even drop-in for a day of rowing with your friends. There is no coaching involved but you will be accompanied by a launch for safety and able to enjoy a day of rowing.

  When:

  • During Advanced Middle School Camp, July 29 - August 1 (8:30am - 11:30am, Monday - Thursday)

  Please note that ALL drop in rowers will need to be at the park no later than 8:15 or risk missing their opportunity to participate. No refunds will be processed for late arrivals.

  Cost:

  • Weekly Rate $50 / Week (Monday - Thursday)

  • Daily Rate $15 (Monday - Thursday)

  Additional (very important) Information:

  • This program is only open to rowers who were members of the club during the 2018-2019 season. You must use your email address that is associated with your rower account to register. If your email address isn't working or you have any other issues signing up, please contact support@soracrew.com.

  • You may sign up additional days during the same session by simply creating a new registration and choosing the day(s) you wish to add.

  • In the the event that we do not have enough participants it is possible you may be left to erg or rescheduled for another day.

  • We encourage you to coordinate the days you row with your teammates but we cannot guarantee the boat you will be in. An attempt will be made to boat according to rower preference but the ultimate decision will be up to the staff on hand running camp.

  
  

  
  

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• 2019 Summer Advanced Middle School Camp - Session 2

  • Start
    07/29/2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    08/01/2019
  • Location
    Moss Park (SORA boat yard near pavilion 3)
  • Spaces left
    13

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  Session 2: July 29 - August 1
  8:30am - 11:30am (Mon-Thurs)
  

  Our Advanced Middle School program is a one week Summer Camp for our returning Middle School Rowers and those middle School rowers that are trying to hone their skills and gain more experience during the summer months. Rowers will work on sweep, sculling and land training.

  Each participant should have athletic clothing, shoes and socks, a soft plastic water bottle, and a non-perishable snack that is packaged in a squirrel-proof bag. (Our squirrels are very creative - and hungry!)

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• Parent/Sibling Row - Wednesday, July 31st

  • When
    07/31/2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Moss Park

  Register

  2019 Parent/Sibling Rows - Wednesday’s in July

  Starting in July, SORA is excited to offer a new program for all of our current high school and middle school rowers and their families. Have you ever wanted to sit in the seat of a boat and see what it is like or are you an experienced rower that would like to row with your son or daughter?  

  Wednesday’s night rows, are for you, with our new bring your parent or sibling rows. This is a great opportunity for our rowers to have to have their parent or sibling learn more about rowing. Family members will not only sit on the erg and see what you do but also the chance to step off land and get on the water.

  During these session rowers will be taking parents and/or siblings out in boat to teach them more about rowing with the help of our new coach Deidrah.

  • Wednesdays in July
  • July 10, 17, 24 and 31st
  • 6:00pm-8:00pm
  • Cost: $20.00 per day or $80 for all FOUR
  • Siblings should be at least 6th grade. Younger siblings will be allowed to participate at the discretion of the coach 

  Please feel free to contact our new coach Deidrah Kennedy or Kelly Hagan with questions.

  Deidrah Kennedy
  coachdeidrah@soracrew.com
  563-499-1820

  Kelly Hagan
  kelly@soracrew.com
  407-744-6298

  
  

  
  

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