adult rowing
programs
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West Side Rowing Club is well known for our adult programs. With both competitive and learn to row programs, we work with all ages and skill levels to teach the sport.
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ALL ADULT PROGRAMMING FOR 2025!
**2026 Adult Program Guide UPDATE in Process**
WSRC ADULT Summer PROGRAMS
This 10-week Summer Rowing League (SRL) program is designed for rowers of all abilities who wish to row once a week. During the 90-minute 1:1 ratio coached practice session, rowers will learn basic rowing technique and boat moving skills, both on land and on the water, in a fun and low intensity environment. Why 10-11 rowers per team and not 8? We want to ensure if 1-2 members of your team can't make practice due to work or family commitments, your 8-person shell can still go out for practice. Rowers will work together as a team in an eight-person shell. An end of Summer Regatta (race) and cookout will take place at the Frank Lloyd Wright Boathouse for all participants. “SRL” begins the week of June 8th and runs through August 15th. Practices which fall on holidays will be rescheduled at the convenience of the coach and crew. Rowers also have access to the WSRC facilities erg and tank room Monday-Saturday during the duration of the program. Typically, makeup sessions will be held on Saturdays or Sundays and when equipment is available. ****SRL BONUS Rows: July 18th AND August 1st FROM 9:00AM-10:30AM****
TIME: Adult EXPERIENCED AND NOVICE sessions are offered Monday through Thursday from 6:00-7:30pm
Experienced Rower = 1+ season of (SRL and/or FRL) rowing / Novice Rower = New to Rowing
Sponsorship Fee: $400.00 per team (Your sponsorship dollars help fund the many expenses of rowing at West Side and equipment maintenance. Your fee also helps defray the cost of your coxswain) (All regatta fees included in program cost)
A TeamSnap will be used to organize practices. If practice is cancelled due to weather conditions, a make-up session will be planned for the following weekend if it cannot take place in the tank or erg room due to another program utilizing the space.
2026 SRL Coaches for Summer Novice: 1. Corinne Kazmierczak 2. TBD 3. TBD, 4.TBD
2026 SRL Coaches for Summer Experienced: 1. Corinne Kazmierczak 2. TBD 3. TBD 4. TBD 5. TBD
For any questions, please contact Kirk Lang at president@wsrc.org.
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**Set team(s) or friends may contact Kirk by 4.15.26 to pick their practice day Monday through Thursday**
summer Rowing League (sRL) 1x per week
For Novice (beginners) and Experienced Rowers
Monday Session Price: $299
Tuesday Session Price: $299
Wednesday Session Price: $299
Thursday Session Price: $299
Masters Competitive Rowing 3x per week
Experienced Rowers Only
This 12-week program is designed for rowers with 1+ year of on-water experience. Athletes focus on refining technique, improving boat run, and developing stronger lineups primarily in eights (8+), with opportunities in fours (4+) depending on roster size, coxswain, and equipment availability.
Participants are encouraged to compete at our summer home regatta, the West Side Invitational as well as in the Summer Rowing League Regatta. Mixed-gender boats are thoughtfully organized for both daily training and end of season race entries.
The program includes two (2) coached practices per week, coxswain fees, along with full boathouse access for the duration of the season.
Not quite at this level? Consider WSRC’s Summer Rowing League (1x/week) program.
Intermediate Development Team Coaching Staff: Greg Rusch * TBD
Practice Time: Tuesday and Thursday from 6:15-8:00 p.m. (Capped at 20)
June 2nd - August 16 + Sundays in May (12-week program)
Fee: $330 Program Fee + $50 Coxswain Fee / Questions: Please contact Kirk Lang at president@wsrc.org
This 12-week program is designed for rowers with 2+ year of on-water experience who are ready to build consistency, speed, and race confidence. Athletes focus on refining technique, improving boat run, and developing stronger lineups primarily in eights (8+), with opportunities in fours (4+) depending on roster size, coxswain, and equipment availability.
Participants are encouraged to compete at our summer home regatta, the West Side Invitational as well as the Tony Biernacki Sr. Memorial Regatta. Mixed-gender boats are thoughtfully organized for both daily training and targeted race entries.
The program includes three (3) coached practices per week, coxswain fees, along with full boathouse access for the duration of the season.
Not quite at this level? Consider WSRC’s Summer Rowing League (1x/week) or Intermediate Development (2x/week) programs to develop technique and overall fitness before making the next jump.
Intermediate Advanced Team Coaching Staff: Hilary Epes-Oballim * Greg Rusch * TBD
Practice Time: Monday and Wednesday from 6:15-8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. (Capped at 36)
June 2nd - August 16 + Sundays in May (12-week program) ——> Regatta fees are not included in the registration price.
Fee: $380 Program Fee + $90 Coxswain Fee / Questions: Please contact Kirk Lang at president@wsrc.org
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General Membership grants yearlong access to Club workout facilities (Ergs, Bikes, Tanks, etc.) during boathouse business hours. Fee is $425.00
Summer General Sculling Membership grants access to usage of specific club small boats (1x and 2-/+) from June 1 to August 31. Fee is $350 Fall General Sculling Membership grants access to usage of specific club small boats (1x and 2-/+) from September 1 to October 31. Fee is $250
This 15-week program is designed for experienced rowers with 2+ years of on-water experience who meet the team’s performance standards (or receive coach’s approval). It focuses on refining technique, increasing boat speed, and building strong lineups in eights (8+) and fours (4+), with occasional quad (4x) opportunities based on equipment and availability. Members range in age from 21 to 65+.
Masters athletes are encouraged to compete at local and away summer regattas, including Tony Biernacki Sr. Memorial Regatta, West Side Invitational, RowOntario Masters, West Side Invitational, and Henley Masters.
The program includes three (3) coached practices per week, coxswain fees, plus boathouse access for all participants.
Not quite at this level? Consider WSRC’s Summer Rowing League (1x/week), Intermediate Advanced (3x/week), or Intermediate Development (2x/week) programs.
Masters Team Coaching Staff: Bridget Wodowski * TBD
Women’s Practice Time: Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:15-9:15 a.m. (Capped at 24)
Men’s Practice Time: Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:15-9:15 a.m. (Capped at 24)
May 4th - August 9th + Sundays in April (15-week program) ——> Regatta fees are not included in the registration price.
Fee: $460 Program Fee + $100 Coxswain Fee / Questions: Please contact Kirk Lang president@wsrc.org
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3x Per Week Masters Program
3x Per Week Intermediate Program
2x Per Week Development Program
adult learn to row 1-day Experience
Price is $25 (per session)
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iNTERMEDIATE Advanced Rowing 3x per weEk
2+ yEAR OF eXPERIENCE REQUIRD TO JOIN
General Membership or GENERAL SCULLING
Rowing is a great sport for any age. The West Side Rowing Club is a great place to learn how to row, no matter your experience, age, or physical fitness. In our Learn-To-Row program we offer a two-hour introductory class.
Each class begins with a short instructional video, instruction on proper warm-up and stretching, rowing technique for sweep rowing, how to handle boats on and off the water, rowing terminology, and teamwork skills. We utilize our indoor rowing machines (ergs), our 10-seat INDOOR rowing tank, and our on-the-water training boats to introduce all participants to the sport of rowing.
NOTE: Rowers are requested to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of their session. All sessions will begin with a short introductory PowerPoint Presentation and Safety Review. On-water activities for all lean to row sessions are dependent on weather, number of participants, and time constraints.
iNTERMEDIATE Development Rowing 2x per weEk
1+ yEAR OF eXPERIENCE REQUIRD TO JOIN
Give Rowing a Try!
Learn-t0-Row Session
Saturday, May 16: 9:00-11:00 AM
Sunday, May 17: 9:00-11:00 AM
Saturday, May 23: 9:00-11:00 AM
adult
learn to row
Rowing is a great sport for any age. The West Side Rowing Club is a great place to learn how to row, no matter your experience, age, or physical fitness.
Adult Learn to Row is also great for those who maybe rowed at one point but have taken some time off since then. Learn to Row is a great opportunity for exercise without committing to a competitive program.
Our ADULT LEARN TO ROW program
is designed for people who want to try rowing.
No experience necessary.