News & Events

March 3rd, 2012

This Sunday rowers in all Sweeps programs (SRL, FRL, Recreational Rowing, Masters Comp, and General Sweeps/Buddy Boats) are encouraged to help prepare the sweeps fleet (that is, the boats you’ll be rowing in) for the upcoming season. No experience or knowledge is required to help with this maintenance session. In fact, it’s a great opportunity for those less familiar with the structure/rigging /maintenance of our boats to learn more about them. Many thanks to those who have already indicated they are coming!

For more information on the Sunday, March 4 (8 am – 12 noon) session, please check the Feb. 14 e-mail you received. And once you decide which session you can volunteer for, please RSVP to: volunteer@westernreserverowing.com

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Erg-A-Thon – 42,195 meters!!

March 3rd, 2012

Here’s some of the team and individual indoor rowing posse that completed a marathon on the evening of Friday, March 2. That’s right, 42,195 meters in one session. It really was a surprisingly good time and there was a FAB vibe amongst the participants. Hmmm, wonder if a video might be coming . . .

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Join us for a #RowingChat Twitter Chat

March 2nd, 2012

Friday, March 2nd at 8pm EST, we’d like to invite you to join us for our very first #rowingchat on Twitter.

What is a Twitter chat?

A Twitter chat is a lot like any other online chat, where people gather to talk about a specific issue. The great thing about a Twitter chat is it brings people together from all over world to a central area (Twitter) where they can interact in real time. To join a Twitter chat, you just need to know what hashtag is being used. A hashtag is simply a way to search topics on Twitter and is recognized as a word preceded by a pound sign, such as #Henley or #Grammys

How do I participate?

You can simply go to Twitter.com and login, then type #Rowingchat into the search box at the top. If you keep refreshing the search results, you will see the chat stream as it comes in through Twitter.

You may also use an application specifically designed to monitor Twitter chats. The most popular options are TweetChat, TweetGrid, and TweetDeck. These applications will allow you to enter your search term (#RowingChat) and show a stream that will update in real time (or based on how often you tell the application to refresh the stream).

Question and answer format

Moderator will post the question:

Q1. What’s you favorite color? #RowingChat

Tweet your answer including the number of the question and the hashtag

A1. Gold is my favorite color #RowingChat

It’s that simple.

You can share the chat with your followers by retweeting the questions.

You can answer any questions at any time, just make sure to add the number of the question to your tweet.

The moderator will usually ask a question every 6 minutes, and will stop after one hour.

The chat can go on as long as you would like, the questions will stop but the conversation doesn’t have to.

Join in a few minutes early to introduce yourself.

Remember, the more people invited, the better the party.

Tweet your friends and invite them to join.

If you have any questions, tweet them to @RowingChat

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CQL Review & SQL Testing

February 28th, 2012

CQL REVIEW:

Wednesday, Feb. 29th at 6:30pm at the boathouse.

All CQL must attend an annual review to maintain your safety status.

SQL REVIEW:

Please attend one of the following:

Sunday, March 4th at 9:30am

Saturday, March 10th at 8am

Monday, March 12th at 5:30pm

ALL SQL (1 or 2) must attend the annual review to maintain your safety status.

SQL TESTING OPPORTUNITIES:

Please email Doug dccarlson@hahnlaw.com so he can bring the correct number of tests.

Wed, Feb. 29th at 6:15pm

Sun, March 4th at 9:15am

Sat, March 10th at 7:50am

Mon, March 12th at 5:30pm

Thurs, March 15th 7:00am

Wed, March 28th 6:00pm

If someone cannot attend the dates above, please contact one of the test administrators to arrange a date. http://www.clevelandrows.org/content/get-safety-certified

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WRRA Happy Hour

February 20th, 2012

Join WRRA after work this Wednesday for the first of our monthly Happy Hour/Crew Mob social gatherings this Wednesday at Hoopples from 5:30-9 pm. Come thirsty and hungry as Hoopples has a deal on $2 Labatts draft and mussels for $6/lb. And bring your non-rowing friends!

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Masters Comp and Recreational Rowing Programs Intro Meeting

February 17th, 2012

Rowing season is coming up fast! Have you considered expanding your opportunities to row this season? Join us this Saturday (Feb. 18) from 10 am-12 noon at the Flat Iron Cafe’s upstairs meeting room where WRRA head coach Kirk Lang and coach Patty (Wolford) Travis will present plans for the Masters Comp and Recreational Rowing programs.

Descriptions of the two programs along with cost estimates will be discussed, and the coaches and program chairs will be available to answer all of your questions and listen to any feedback.

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February 2012 Newsletter

January 31st, 2012

Happy 2012!—A Season Preview

While it is just the beginning of February, warm weather and WRRA’s return to rowing are really just around the corner. WRRA committee members, board, president and coach are busy planning for a great 2012 season and beyond. We will build upon the momentum started in 2010 and 2011; continuing with our diverse and strong rowing programs and varied communication strategies. From the 2011 surveys we know that coaching, program development, and equipment are near and dear to your hearts and we are paying serious attention to these areas and anticipate significant action.

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Your Feedback & Questions

January 27th, 2012

After our inaugural season Rivergate Park, we’ve been taking a look at the things did well and more importantly, the things we could do better. One item we’re focusing on is improving communications to our members about the myriad items associated with WRRA and the Cleveland Rowing Foundation boathouse. With a large increase in new WRRA members last year, sometimes we forget what new folks don’t know (opportunities to row more, volunteering, membership options). We’ll be sending out a newsletter shortly that will be one step towards providing clarity and understanding on some of those items.

We’re also looking for your feedback and questions on items you’re interested in or perhaps aren’t clear on. Feel free to e-mail us at info@westernreserverowing.com.

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WRRA Maintenance Day at the Boathouse

January 23rd, 2012

Date: Saturday February 4

Time: 9 am – noon

Place: Rivergate Boathouse

Contact: volunteer@westernreserverowing.com

The first of seven WRRA volunteer maintenance days for 2012 is Saturday, Feb 4^th. Over the course of the year our maintenance tasks will be focused on the boathouse, docks and other rowing related infrastructure. General grounds-keeping tasks will be hired out (lawn care, etc). In this way we hope to utilize your time on tasks more closely associated with rowing. Your assistance on these maintenance days is vital to maintaining our boathouse while minimizing the cost of rowing.

Volunteerism is an integral part of the structure of Western Reserve Rowing Association. Those who volunteer gain a greater understanding of how our organization operates, and you’ll develop an enhanced connectedness to WRRA and your fellow members. We value and respect your time and will make every effort to use it wisely.

The next volunteer maintenance day will not occur until June! Please contact us at volunteer@westernreserverowing.com to let us know you can assist from 9 am – 12 noon on Saturday, February 4th. Thanks!