2011 Sculling Programs

In sculling, each rower holds 2 oars and rows in small boats. UVRF owns several club singles (one person) and doubles (2 person). If you are already a sweep rower, sculling is an excellent way to develop boat "feel", balance and technical skills.

As we have observed an increased interest in sculling by our members, and the desire for advanced sculling instruction, we are pleased to offer a coached sculling program in 2011! These classes are designed for sweep rowers and scullers and will offer coached sculling instruction in club doubles and recreational singles. In addition, Learn-to-Scull clinics are available for first-time scullers.

NEW! The FLIP experience

Ever wondered how you would get back into your sculling shell if you flipped out on the river?  Join us and learn how!  UVRF will run a clinic to practice getting back into a flipped sculling shell. Whether you are an experienced rower or new to the sport, this is a great opportunity to   flip in a safe environment!  There will be two opportunities:

• Sunday, August 14th, 3:00-4:30 PM
• Thursday, August 25th, 5:30-7:00 PM

Signup Now for the Flip Experience!

Learn-to-Scull (Co-ed)

This 3-day beginner-sculling clinic is for people with no rowing experience at all. Sweep rowers interested in learning to scull may choose to do this Learn-to-Scull clinic or a Sweep-to-Scull clinic (described below).

Please note that this program only is available to non-members of the club.  If you wish to continue sculling after the completion of the program, you may join UVRF and either pay a club sculling fee or register for another program.

You will learn:

• Boat-handling skills
• River etiquette
• Navigation
• Water safety
• Basics of the sculling stroke

Rowers will use the club's more stable beginner-level (“tub”) singles and doubles. At the end of the session, rowers will be qualified to take out the beginner-level singles and doubles during times when a dock monitor is present for the rest of the summer.

Pre-requisite: There is no prerequisite for this course.

Group size is limited to 3 rowers (minimum enrollment is 2 and maximum enrollment is 3).

Session 1
Coach: Mike Van Beuren
June 21, 23, 24
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
7:30 – 9:00 am
$150

Session 2
Coach: Kevin Cotter
July 5, 6, 8
Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday
7:30 – 9:00 am
$150

Session 3
Coach: Kevin Cotter
July 11, 13, 15
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
7:30 – 9:00 am
$150

Session 4
Coach: Thom Collins
July 18, 20, 22
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
7:30 – 9:00 am
$150

Session 5
Coach: Kevin Cotter
August 22, 23, 24
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
5:30 - 7:00 pm
$150

Register Now for Learn to Scull!

Sweep-to-Scull

We periodically offer free 1.5-hour clinics during the summer to experienced sweep rowers wishing to learn to scull.

You will learn:

• Boat-handling skills
• River etiquette
• Navigation
• Water safety
• Basics of the sculling stroke

At the end of the session, rowers will be qualified to take out the recreational singles and doubles during times when a dock monitor is present for the rest of the summer.

Please check the website and the Fuller bulletin board for posted clinics, or email the sculling program director to add your name to a list of interested participants.

Pre-requisite: Completion of at least one full sweep rowing program.

Minimum enrollment: 3
Maximum enrollment: 6

Sunday, August 14
1:30-3:00 PM
Coach: Jen Friend
Free for UVRF members

Signup Now for Sweep to Scull!

Level I Sculling (Co-ed)
Coach: Mike Van Beuren

This intermediate sculling program will build upon the fundamentals taught in our Learn-to-Scull clinic, focusing on technique and building a solid foundation of skills. Rowers may choose to participate in our stable “tub” singles or upgrade to our recreational singles and/or doubles under the direction of the coach. This program is designed for rowers who have completed our Learn-to-Scull clinic and for sweep rowers who have completed at least one session of Novice rowing and a Sweep-to-Scull clinic.

Pre-requisite: Completion of a UVRF 3 day Learn-to-Scull clinic, a Sweep-to-Scull clinic, previous sculling experience, or acceptance by the coach. Please note that this is not an introductory course.

Group size is limited to 6 rowers (minimum enrollment is 3 and maximum enrollment is 6).

July 6 – July 18
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday (6 sessions)
5:30 – 7:00 pm
$195

Register Now!

Level II Sculling (Co-ed)
Coach: Mike Van Beuren

This program is designed for advanced and competitive sweep rowers, and intermediate scullers who wish to gain experience and technical skill for more advanced boats (i.e., racing singles and doubles). The focus will be on technical refinements to the rowing stroke that improve efficiency, stability, and speed.

Pre-requisite: Completion of at least one UVRF Advanced/Club or Competitive Sweep program AND a Sweep-to-Scull clinic, or equivalent proficiency in a sculling boat and acceptance by the coach.

Group size is limited to 6 rowers (minimum enrollment is 3 and maximum enrollment is 6).

July 20 – August 1
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday (6 sessions)
5:30 – 7:00 pm
$195

Register Now!

Black Fly Race Prep
Coach: - Mike Van Beuren

This race preparation program is for competitive scullers planning to race at the Black Fly Regatta on June 25. Rowers will be coached from a launch while practicing racing skills such as starts and sprints and training at high intensities and stroke ratings.

Group size is limited to 8 rowers (minimum enrollment is 4 and maximum enrollment is 8).

June 7 – June 23
Tuesday/Thursday (6 sessions)
6:00 – 7:30 am
$150

Register Now!