As Indianapolis’s only community rowing club, IRC offers a wide-range of opportunities for youth and adults to reach their rowing goals. This spring and summer, IRC will offer competitive programs for adults and college students, sculling classes for adults and youth, summer camps and classes for youth, and instruction and recreational opportunities for all. Classes run from March through the end of September and most classes meet for 6-8 sessions. There are two disciplines in rowing – sweep rowing and sculling. Sweeping is when each person in the boat has one oar. Sculling is when each individual has two oars. Sweep rowing can be done in a pair, four and eight (2, 4, or 8 person boat). Sculling can be done in a single, double or quad (1, 2, or 4 person boat). Please click here for a schedule of spring and summer classes or check out the IRC calendar on our website.
Register now for a class at IRC this spring and summer!
Learn To Row 1 (LTR1)
Cost: $200
Class Times: Mondays and Fridays, 6:00pm-7:30pm, for 4 weeks = 8 classes. First session begins March 19. Second session begins May 14. Third session begins July 16.
Description: LTR1 is for those with no on-water rowing experience. You will be learning the basic skills of rowing such as the technique of the rowing stroke, familiarity with equipment and rowing terminology, safety in and around the boathouse and sweeping and sculling disciplines.
Learn To Row 2 (LTR2)
Cost: $150 for non-members/$75 for members
Class Times: Mondays and Fridays, 6:00pm-7:30pm, for 3 weeks = 6 classes. First session begins April 16. Second session begins June 11. Third session begins Aug. 13.
Description: LTR2 will be focused on sweep rowing. It is for those who have passed through LTR1 or are looking to improve on their sweep rowing skills. Participants will be familiar with the rowing stroke and terminology, and also feel comfortable rowing in an 8+. In LTR2, participants will smooth out the rowing stroke and develop the pace and rhythm to be able to row at stroke rates above 22. The skills developed in LTR2 will lead participants into the Adult Rowing Program.
Intermediate Sculling (IS)
Cost: $150 for non-members/$75 for members
Class Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the morning, for 3 weeks = 6 classes. First session begins April 17 (6:30am-8:00am). Second session begins June 12 (8:00am-9:30am). Third session begins Aug. 14 (8:30am-10:00am).
If participants cannot make the morning sessions, there is an option of practicing with the Adult Rowers on Thursdays (6:15pm-7:30pm) for 6 weeks or the Masters Rowers on Wednesdays (6:15pm-8:00pm) for 6 weeks. These days are designated sculling days in the two programs.
Description: Intermediate Sculling is for those rowers wishing to improve on their sculling technique or LTR1 or LTR2 graduates who wish to focus on sculling. Participants will be familiar with the rowing stroke, terminology and safety. There will be rowing in singles, doubles, and quads. Participants will work on smoothing out the rowing stroke and will become comfortable at stroke rates above a 22. At the end, participants will pass a flip test if they wish to take out club singles on their own (which requires a membership).
OAAR
Cost: $200/free for members
Class Time: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-8:00am, June 1-July 17
Description: OAAR is for open and collegiate rowers (AA) wishing to improve their rowing skills, fitness, mentality, race plan, etc. The goal will be to race during the summer and eventually at USRowing Club Nationals in Camden, NJ July 11-15.
QUICK CATCH CLASS
If you’re looking for a “splash” course in rowing this spring and summer, this class is for you! It is a three hour intensive course aimed to give future rowers an overview and basics of the sport. Designed as a jumping off point, graduates may wish to enroll in a Learn to Row class.
Cost: $51.50
Class Times: Friday, April 13, 9:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, April 21, 9:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, May 5, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesday, May 23, 9:00am-12:00pm
Sunday, June 3, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday, June 23, 9:00am-12:00pm
Groupon customers can redeem their ”Quick Catch” coupon HERE. All other participants can register HERE.
A swim test is required for all class participants. Any certified lifeguard or swim coach can sign your form. If you need a spot to take the swim test, the Water Sport center at Eagle Creek Park is conveniently located next to the Beach. Lifeguards at the beach can sign off that you are water safe. Please call the beach directly (327-7132). Swim tests can also be done at The Riviera Club. Please contact them at (255-5471). You will need to take a copy of the swim test for them to sign. Participants without a swim test are welcome to wear a PDF. Swim tests are good for 4 years.
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