adult rowing
programs
West Side Rowing Club is known for its growing and increasingly more competitive adult programs. With both competitive and learn to row programs, we work with all ages and skill levels to teach the sport of rowing. Please see below for current winter program offerings.
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WINTER SEASON
2024-2025
Our winter programs are a great way for athletes to improve both their physical fitness and rowing ability. Our facilities make West Side one of the most capable winter training facilities in the country. We have rowing machines that can hold up to 70 people at a time as well as a full indoor rowing simulator tank. To see more about our facilities, check out our explore page.
adult winter training
NEW AND EXPANDED PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR ADULT WINTER ERGING!
OPTION 1: (Beginner / Intermediate Class) Adult Winter Training Erg at The Frank Lloyd Wright Boathouse this Winter! Whether you have never picked up an oar, or rowed in high school or college, we welcome all masters (adults ages 18 and up) into the Winter Training Program. The winter training program will focus on strength, flexibility and erg technique to optionally prepare you for recreational summer rowing in 2025. Workouts and a coach will be provided. Participants have full usage of the locker-rooms and shower facilities. Please email Kirk Lang with any questions at president@wsrc.org. Capped at 18 (Shuffle off to Buffalo fee included
Practice Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Frank Lloyd Wright Boathouse 2nd Floor: Price: $155
Session 1: November 11 - December 18 / Session 2: January 6 - February 12 / Session 3: February 17 - March 26
OPTION 2: (Experienced / More Intense) Adult Winter Training Erg at The Frank Lloyd Wright Boathouse this Winter! Whether you have never picked up an oar, or rowed in high school or college, we welcome all masters (adults ages 18 and up) into the Winter Training Program. The winter training program will focus on strength, flexibility and increased intensity erg sessions to optionally prepare you for competitive races in 2025. Workouts and a coach will be provided. Participants have full usage of the locker-rooms and shower facilities. Please email Kirk Lang with any questions at president@wsrc.org. Capped at 18 (Shuffle Off to Buffalo fee included
Practice Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 7:30-9:00 a.m. in the FLW Boathouse 2nd Floor: Price: $185
Session 1: Nov. 12 - Dec. 21 / Session 2: Jan. 7 - Feb. 15 / Session 3: Feb. 18 - Mar. 29 / Session 4: April 1 - May 10
OPTION 3: NEW FOR 2025: Indoor Adult Coached TANK TRAINING sessions at the West Side Rowing Club. Training in an indoor rowing tank offers several key benefits:
Technique Development: Provides a controlled environment to focus on rowing technique without the distractions of water currents or wind.
Strength and Endurance: Helps build muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance through targeted workouts.
Consistent Conditions: Ensures uniform water temperature and flow, allowing for consistent training sessions.
Team Coordination: Facilitates practice for crews to develop synchronization and communication skills.
Injury Prevention: Focused training can help reduce the risk of injuries associated with improper technique or overtraining.
Weekly workouts will be provided by a coach for each session. Please email Kirk Lang with any questions at president@wsrc.org.
Practice Schedule: Offered on Tuesday ONLY OR Thursday ONLY at 6:00-7:30 p.m. Capped at 12 per session. Price: $125
Tuesday Session: January 7-February 25 / Thursday Session: January 9-February 27 (SATURDAY SESSION TBD on Coaching Availability)
Option 4: NEW: Mid-Day Adult Open Erg / Tank Time (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday - Friday) Take advantage of the boathouse facility during programmatic off hours Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Usage of the erg room, tank room, and restroom facility is included. Please email Kirk Lang with any questions at president@wsrc.org. (Note: Not a coached program) Price: $100
OPEN Session 1: October 30 - December 21 / OPEN Session 2: January 6 - March 28
Session 2-4 NOW LIVE: Questions regarding
2025 programming, please contact Kirk Lang
at president@wsrc.org or at 716-881-9797
(Erg Sessions capped at 20 participants)