On Tuesday August 17th there will be limited access to sculling boats from 4:00-8:00PM. A select number of singles will be available to row and located on the CRI trailer. If you are a PBO please make special arrangements for access to your boat with Ryan Banks.

Click through for a GREAT article on CRI’ers racing well:

http://www.dailynewstribune.com/sports/local_sports/x2083433905/Newton-rowers-make-for-quite-a-talented-crew

The temporary credit card processing issue has been resolved - we apologize for any inconvenience that it has caused.  The issue emerged because of an upgrade in our form collection software - we were issued a new transaction key and the system continues to operate with the highest possible level of security.  CRI uses Authorize.net for all on-line credit card processing because of their industry standard security and robust transaction interface.

Make sure your boats are in by 7:00 tonight in honor of this great country’s birthday weekend.

Row2k wrote a feature on the CRI Veterans Learn to Row Day. Read HERE.

ADAPTIVE ROWERS FROM COMMUNITY ROWING, INC.  PARTICIPATE IN DR.                                                      IGOR BURDENKO’S WATER BASED EXERCISE PROGRAM SESSION

On June 22, 2010 three adaptive rowers enrolled in Dr. Igor Burdenko’s strength class-Jason Fowler, Dave Estrada, and John Horgan-met for their second training session of the “Burdenko Method.”  This session was held at the Waltham Boston Sports Club’s therapy pool.

Prior to descending into the pool, Dr. Burdenko introduced the three participants to the equipment that is used in the water phase of Dr. Burdenko’s strength training program.  First, each adaptive rower was fitted with a “Wet Vest”.  The wet vest is an important and critical tool of the water segment of the “Burdenko Method.”  The vest is a flotation device designed for aquatic exercises and rehabilitation programs.  A person puts the wet vest on over the head, somewhat like putting on football shoulder pads, which is then velcroed closed across the rib and abdomen area of person’s body.   The “tail” of the wet vest, located on the bottom of the vest, is velcroed to the front of the vest under the groin area by a Velcro strap.

Secured in the wet vest, the adaptive rowers were then introduced to the equipment Dr. Burdenko uses in his water based strength training programs.  First, hand bars are used as floatation devices on top of the water and for muscle resistance when submerged below the water.  Next, swim/therapy bars are 30 inch versions of the hand bars and provide stability and buoyancy, as well as exercise resistance.

The first exercise Dr. Burdenko introduced to the program participants was what he described as “Walking.”  In a sitting position while floating in the water with a straight back, the participants were encouraged to paddle with their hands and arms in a bobbing motion and float, “walk,” from one side of the pool to the other.  Next, Dr. Burdenko illustrated the “Side Stretch,” an exercise that simulates the land mat stretching exercise where a  person lies one side of their body and extends a  hand bar straight out in front of the person’s  body while at the same time extending hand bar down past the waist of the person while floating on their side.  Dr. Burdenko then showed the group how to do hand bar pushdowns.

The final exercise that ended the training session that day had Dr. Burdenko demonstrating the proper use of the swim therapy bars to the three participants.

Adult Women's Race

On a beautiful sunny winter morning, 30 competitors duked it out to become the AIR-C’s champion!  With technical expertise of Concept 2’s Row Pro system, the race was just as fun for those watching as it was for the athletes on the ergs.  Last year’s event was exclusively an Adaptive Indoor Rowing Challenge (AIR-C), but was expanded this year to bring all community members together.  Marshaled by the G-Row girls, and attended by all levels of competitors, the morning was truly a wonderful representation of the CRI spirit!  Well done rowers!

RESULTS

ADAPTIVE - 1000m

1.  Aiden Porter - 3.25.3

2.  Kyle Smith - 4.09.2

3.  Grace Van Dyck - 4.46.3

4. Kristina Gillis - 5.40.1

5.  John Horgan 6:04.8

6.  Marina Shelton - 6.26.8

6.  Eugene Sullivan - 9.10.0

JUNIORS - 2000m

1.  Richard Quinn - 7.36.7

2.  Sienna DeSantis - 8.02.3

3.  Areeya Sathapornchaisit - 8.28.2

4.  Jasmine Taibi - 9.10.2

ADULT WOMEN - 2000m

1.  Rachel Gould - 7.15.4

2.  Cheryl Egan - 7.37.4

3.  Cissy Young - 8.30.4

4.  Lynn Faitelson - 8.40.2

5.  Karen Coyle - 8.46.1

6.  Marilyn Beyer - 9.40.0

ADULT MEN - 2000m

1.  Rick Beyer - 7.46.9

2.  Rupert Galea - 8.12.4

ADULT MEN RELAY - 2000m (500m each)

1.  Relay Team 3 - Nick Huber - 6.24.5

2.  Relay Team 2 - Jim Coyle - 6.33.2

3.  Relay Team 3 - Gary Piantadosi - 6.36.7

The Social Innovation Forum has named 25 nonprofit organizations as finalists competing for five $100,000 awards of cash and support services.

Click for  PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Oct. 29, 2009

Dr. Steven Victorson EdD.

Everyone is Welcome!

 Community Rowing is very happy to welcome Vespoli, a manufacturer of world class rowing equipment, as the Title Sponsor for the Monthly Rowing Education Series.  These events, held on the second Tuesday of every month at Community Rowing Inc, provide a forum for coaches and rowers to learn from experts in all fields that have an impact on performance in rowing. 

The Vespoli Coaching Education Series at Community Rowing is pleased to host Steven Victorson with his presentation on “How to Win” The talk will begin at 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 10th followed by time for questions and discussion along with snacks and refreshments afterwards.

Dr. Steven Victorson, EdD. has for the past 30 years helped individuals with sports conditioning, general fitness training and rehabilitative exercise. He has a doctorate in Human Movement from Boston University, a Masters of Science and Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Education from Cal State Hayward and is Master Certified in the Burdenko Method. From 1987-1991 he was the conditioning coach for the men’s U.S. Alpine Ski Team. Dr. Victorson’s knowledge comes from a lifetime of experience as a student, teacher, coach and health and fitness expert.

His vision is to introduce and educate individuals to the benefits of including Water Training as part of their personal fitness routine. He has experienced great success and satisfaction designing health and fitness programs that include Water Training. His programs have helped Olympic and World Champions, professional tennis players, figure skaters, ballet dancers, NBA players, along with state and national champion high school athletes, master’s athletes, and large numbers of individuals seeking various levels of general health and conditioning specific fitness goals.

In addition to benefiting those in search of athletic fitness and general health and fitness, Dr. Victorson’s programs have also proven very effective in helping individuals with orthopedic injuries, arthritis, hip and knee replacement as well as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and Parkinson’s. His clients come from all fitness levels and range in age from 8-84.

Presently, Dr. Victorson is working on two books, to be published in 2009: The Champion’s Way, segments of which will also be available in e-book format; and SwymFit: Water and Land Conditioning For Complete Fitness. The Champion’s Way is based on the dissertation Dr. Victorson wrote to complete his EdD. SwymFit covers the programs and benefits familiar to everyone who visits SwymFit, while also showcasing the way water fitness, training and conditioning works in a cross-training role with land-based practices.

The coaching education series at CRI’s Harry Parker Boathouse will present a different speaker and topic on the second Tuesday each month. The series is sponsored by Vespoli.
 
The cost for the evening is $5 and is open to all. Ticket admission includes pizza and beverages following the presentation.