Author: Norwalk River Rowing

All Norwalk River Rowing programs for Monday afternoon are cancelled due to the weather.Do a few jumpies, burpies and sit-ups to fill the extra time you now have.

Stay warm and safe out there.

We came across this article recently making the case that young minds learn better when academics and athletics come together.

Elizabeth A. Barton, Associate Professor of Research, Wayne State University, makes the case:

“The basic principles of rowing appear quite simple, but in reality, rowing success is complex. Momentum is transferred to the water by pulling on the oar and pushing with the legs, which causes the seat to slide backwards. The oars pivot on a “lock-pin assembly,” which levers the water backwards. The motion of the boat is complicated by the movement of the rowers within the boat, the current of the water and wind speed.

Rowing leans heavily on STEM concepts commonly found in the fields of mathematics, physics and kinesiology. Through the sport, our curriculum covers works from the famous Greek mathematician Archimedes up through NASA engineer Katherine Johnson.

For example, potential and kinetic energy, boat velocity and rowers’ mass are strategies for teaching essential concepts.”

Click through to her article for more:
Why I’m teaching kids science through the sport of rowing
https://theconversation.com/why-im-teaching-kids-science-through-the-sport-of-rowing-113895

Hello, NRRA Friends and Teammates.

Earth Day is the perfect day to announce reviving the NRRA practice of a spring river clean-up.
What better way to demonstrate our long tradition of community service than cleaning up the river we row?

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019
Time: 8:30-11:00 am (low tide is approx. 11:40)
Wear: Work clothes, heavy gloves, waders, boots, etc.
Bring: Rakes, shovels, any tool useful for picking through silt, grasses, etc.
Where: NRRA site—and beyond
Who: All athletes (youth and masters), friends, family, people looking for some community service credits.

We will supply trash bags, snacks after the clean-up, and NRRA water bottles* for those who need one.

For questions or for more information, please use our contact us form

See you on May 11,
Laura & Phil

*Please note: NRRA bans single-use water bottles on site. Only reusable bottles are permitted.

The weather is warm, yet TOO wet to have a constructive practice.

We have decided to relocate the Learn-to-Row sessions to our indoor Winter Workout facility for today:

• Where: Norwalk Senior Center
• Address: 11 Allen Road, Norwalk
• When 4:15pm – 5:45pm

We will have fun and learn more on both our indoor Rowers and body exercise workouts.

See them there!

Appreciatively,
Jim Cooper – Norwalk River Rowing / Coaching staff

Dear Athletes, given the outlook for heavy rain and high winds and the holiday for many today, we have decide to cancel Development team practice today. Please take the opportunity to do homework, help around the house and do 100 sit-ups and push-ups on your own.

Train Hard, Row Fast,

Jeff
—
Jeffrey F Thompson
Executive Director
Norwalk River Rowing Association, Inc.

We don’t usually promote for-profit companies, but today Amazon is supporting us!

Amazon Prime Day starts at 3 pm today – and for every dollar that you spend at Amazon through tomorrow July 17, a portion will come back to the Norwalk River Rowing Association!

Shop Prime Day deals at:
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3273115

You save big – and help NRRA at the same time!

Boat House Tonight! 6-9p.

Drinks! Hors d’oeuvres! Live Music! Auction! Fun!