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Summer 2010
Fee assistance is available for boating classes. You must apply at the main
Recreation office and you must be a Tempe Resident. Due to the higher cost of
equipment any individual requesting fee assistance may only request up to 50%
off the cost of the class.
www.tempe.gov/brochure
Junior Rowing
Our Junior Rowing Program (high school age participants) has a Varsity and a
Novice (first time rowers) component. We are a
competitive team training five days a week in preparation for races locally and
around the country. We are always looking for new
members to join our team so come down to the lake and join one of the fastest
growing sports in the country! Please contact the boating office with any
questions, 480-350-8069
21679 13yrs+ M/W/F 6/7-7/30 7-9am TTLM
Fee:$215
Adult Rowing
Rowers 18 years and older are eligible for classes in three skill levels.
Beginners: Learn to Row and Learn to Scull. Individuals are introduced
to the basics of rowing and sculling. Learn to Row is a pre-requisite for Learn
to Scull.
Experienced: Open Rowing and Sculling focuses on rowing for fitness and
technical growth with an option of racing at local and regional regattas.
Competitive Racing: Competitive Rowing is for those who have had one or
more years of rowing experience and some racing experience. This group focuses
on competitive rowing and competing in local, regional and national regattas.
No Class on the 4th of July
Adult Learn to Row-480-350-8069-Designed exclusively for
first time rowers, this course will introduce the basics of rowing. Safety, boat
handling, proper rowing technique and initial fitness development are stressed.
Participants must be able to pass the 10 minute float test and have a basic
level of fitness. The first class meets the Kiwanis Recreation Center for the
float test and safety video presentation. **Attendance of the first three
classes is mandatory.**.
21658 18yrs+ Sa/Su 6/5-7/11 7:30-9:30am
TTLM Fee: $132
21659 18yrs+ M/W 6/7-7/7 6-8pm TTLM Fee: $120
21673 18yrs+ Sa/Su 7/17-8/15 7:30-9:30am TTLM Fee: $120
21672 18yrs+ M/W 7/12-8/11 6-8pm TTLM Fee: $120
Adult Learn to Row 2-Take the knowledge you learned in Adult Learn to
Row and expand it! Gain additional experience as you spend more time in shells
improving your technique. Pre-requisite: Adult Learn to Row.
21661 18yrs+ Sa/Su 6/5-7/11 7:30-9:30am TTLM Fee:$132
21660 18yrs+ M/W 6/7-7/7 6-8pm TTLM Fee:$120
21674 18yrs+ Sa/Su 7/17-8/15 7:30-9:30am TTLM Fee: $120
21675 18yrs M/W 7/12-8/11 6-8pm TTLM Fee: $120
Adult Learn to Scull-This class will teach the student the
skills required to row in a boat (called a single scull) on their own.
It is designed for people with no sculling experience. First day of class
meets at the marina. Prerequisite: Learn to Row.
21662 18yrs+ Sa/Su 6/5-7/11 7:30-9:30am TTLM Fee: $132
21663 18yrs+ M/W 6/7-7/7 6-8pm TTLM Fee: $120
21676 18yrs+ Sa/Su 7/17-8/15 7:30-9:30am TTLM Fee: $120
21677 18yrs+ M/W 7/12-8/11 6-8pm TTLM Fee: $120
Adult Open Rowing and Sculling: This session
brings experienced rowers together. This course is taught by coaches that will
design the workout with the athletes in mind. Sweep rowers and scullers will
have the opportunity to try either discipline.
This class will introduce cross training, video analysis, rowing
flexibility, and will focus on a higher level of technical rowing. This class
allows open enrollment, call 480-350-8069 for info. Prerequisite: LTR for Sweep
Rowing; Learn to Scull for Scullers
21668 18yrs+ T/Th 6/1-8/19 6-8pm TTLM Fee:$192
21669 18yrs+ Sa/Su 6/5-8/22 5:30-7:30am TTLM Fee: $184
Combined Open Rowing and Sculling-Sign up for both Open
Rowing sessions and receive a discount! Fee:$250
22090 18yrs+ T/Th 6/1-8/22 6-8pm TTLM
Sa/Su 6/5-8/22 5:30am-7:30am TTLM
Erg Fitness-Join this class with an interactive instructor
who will lead you through the workout and hop off the erg to work with you on
technique too! While there will be mixed experience levels in the class, the
workouts will be tailored to the individual. No experience necessary! Come try
one of the best workouts around. Fee: $60
21655 18yrs+ M/W 7/5-7/28 7-8pm TTLM
21670 18yrs+ M/W 8/2-8/25 7-8pm TTLM
Kids and Kayaks-Are your kids looking for a fun class out
on the water this summer? If so they will love Kids in Kayaks! Our instructors
will focus on stroke technique, fitness specific to paddling and on the water
training in kayaks. This is a fun way to prepare your kids for their next river
or lake kayaking adventure. Must be 12 years old and no older than 17.
21682 12yrs+ T/TH 7/6-7/22 7-9am TTLM Fee:$90
Moon Light Kayak-Paddle in the moonlight! Enjoy the moon
and stars around Tempe Town Lake. No experience necessary. Bring clothes you
don’t mind getting wet, a towel, and dry clothes and prepare to howl at the
moon. Kayaks, equipment and PFDs will be provided. Must be 18 years or older to
participate. Fee: $30 per person. Please register in advance at
www.tempe.gov/brochure. If you have your own boat, please call 480-350-8069
for pricing.
21665 18yrs+Sa 7/24 7:30-9:30pm TTLM
Paddle with your Pooch-480-350-8069 Bring your dog to Tempe
Town Lake for an afternoon of paddling. No experience necessary, leashes are
mandatory!
21667 18yrs+ Sa 6/12 6-8pm TTLM Fee:$30
Paddling Fitness-Program will include stretching, warm up
and fitness exercises which will be specific to paddling. There will be
coaching, a focus on your paddle stroke and on-the-water training in kayaks
which help with your next river or lake kayaking adventure. Bring your own boat
or use one from our fleet. PFD’s are mandatory for this class and if you don’t
have one, we will supply them. Fee: $60
21657 18yrs+ Sa 7/10-7/31 8-10am TTLM
21671 18yrs+ Sa 8/7-8/28 8-10am TTLM
Tempe Town Lake Rowing Club -This program is designed for
advanced rowers to be able to row (singles and doubles only) on Town Lake during
non-program hours. Once joining the club, rowers will be able to check out
equipment during Club Rowing times and train on their own. Coordinator
permission and a successful re-entry test on file will be prerequisites. Club
Fee: $50/year and rowing fee $15/month. Contact the boating department at
480-350-8069 to register.
18yrs+ T/W/TH/F 6/1 5:30–7:30am
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