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PRC Member Handbook: Programs

Club Programs

The Pocock Rowing Center offers a variety of Programs in hopes of satisfying all rowing goals of the membership and the greater public. Prices vary depending on the program. Program structures may be changed at any point to best serve the membership, though sufficient notice will be made before changes are enacted.

Learn to Row
Most months the PRC hold two learn to row sessions, one weekday evenings, and the other weekend mornings. Each course has six classes for only $50. For more info or the upcoming schedule, visit: www.pocockrowingcenter.org/learn-to-row.html.

Intermediates
Serving as the next step for Learn-to-Rowers, the PRC has a burgeoning intermediate program featuring three distinct levels that allow all participants to receive coaching that matches their experience and skill level. Each level meets in an ongoing manner several times per week, so you can join at any time. To figure out what level you should join, please contact the office of one of the intermediate coaches. For more information, visit: www.pocockrowingcenter.org/intermediate-rowing.html.

Collegiate
Throughout the summer, the PRC offers a program for college students who have returned to the Seattle area. The coaching is structured around supporting college rowers continued fitness, while providing constructive coaching. Please contact the office for more information. College age rowers are also welcome to join the club as full members and row without the collegiate program.

Masters Men’s and Women’s Teams
The PRC houses both a men’s and women’s masters rowing teams. Both teams are designed for competitive oarsmen, ranging in age from 21 to mid-60s. The background of each team member varies, but all have a strong desire to pull hard, go fast, and have fun. Teams practice three times weekly in the mornings in both sweep and sculling, and race in both Open and Masters events locally and nationally. The teams are always interested in adding more rowers. More information can be found at: www.pocockrowingcenter.org/club.html.

Juniors
For up-to-date information on all PRC Junior programs, please visit: http://www.pocockrowingcenter.org/junior-rowing.html.

Spring Season
The junior spring season is the most competitive and biggest of the junior seasons. With multiple local regattas, out of area regattas: Brentwood on Vancouver Island, BC, Regionals in Vancouver, WA and a culmination in Nationals in Cincinnati, OH, the spring season is quite exciting. The season generally begins at the beginning of February and ends mid-May.

Junior Summer Camps
Each summer the PRC offers multiple summer camps intended to both introduce new juniors to the sport and keep those already in the water involved and working towards successful Fall and Spring Seasons. Lengths, times, and camp descriptions vary each year.

Fall Season
The Junior Fall Season is the second most important season for Juniors. With multiple local regattas including the Tail and Head of the Lake, Head of Snohomish, Frostbite, and a trip to the Portland Fall Classic, the fall season is full of rowing. The season generally begins the Tuesday after Labor Day and ends mid-November.

Winter Training
 Junior Winter Training offers a perfect opportunity for junior rowers to stay fit over the winter months and strengthen and condition to have a more successful rowing experience in the Spring. There are generally two sessions, one running mid-November to late-December and the other January to mid-February.

High Performance Team
The High Performance or Elite Program consists of athletes in peak fitness and ability levels who are in training to make the US National Team and Olympics. For more information please email hp@pocockrowingcenter.org or call the office at 206-328-0778.

Strength and Fitness
As a premier rowing facility, the PRC holds several classes intended to increase and maintain peak rowing fitness. New to the PRC in 2009, Cross-Fit Trainer and Olympian Lianne Nelson leads strength and conditioning classes six times per week. Each day is different, but all focus on high-intensity workouts that will get you in the best shape of your life. For more information and schedule of either of these programs, please visit our fitness webpage: www.pocockrowingcenter.org/fitness.html.

Ergomaniacs!
During the winter, Ergomaniacs! Rowing Fitness Classes run several times weekly to ensure rowers still have rowing options during the cold months. www.pocockrowingcenter.org/fitness.html for more info.

Private Lessons
Many of the coaches at the PRC provide private coaching lessons. To set one up, please visit our staff page (www.pocockrowingcenter.org/staff.html) to find contact information for our coaches.

Masters Private Clubs

Ancient Mariners Rowing Club (AMRC)
Formed in 1989, AMRC welcomes and invites senior masters rowers to experience a dynamic, inclusive program designed to meet both fitness and competitive needs. AMRC welcomes experienced sweep rowers or scullers. Please accept a cordial invitation to come row with the Ancient Mariners. You will be welcomed by athletes from their 50s to their 80s from all walks of life with a common passion for sweep rowing and sculling at a competitive level.

Contact: Kriss Sjoblom - 206-860-3893

Charley McIntyre Rowing Club (CMRC)
CMRC is a masters coed recreational sculling club which combines sculling with lively conversation and camaraderie.  We schedule rowing sessions 3x each week with flexible participation. The CMRC uses the George Pocock/Thames Waterman sculling style and we scull in quads, doubles and singles. 

Contact: Herb Berry - kshcberry@comcast.net

Montlake Rowing Club (MRC)
MRC is dedicated to competitive sweep rowing and sculling. They recently celebrated the merger of Interlochen Rowing Club and former Seattle Yacht Club into our new team. They participate in major rowing events locally, on the West Coast and internationally. They are recognized for the fun and good sportsmanship of our members and are committed to introducing other women to the sport.

More Info: www.montlakerowing.org

Collegiate Rowing Program

SU Crew
The PRC is proud to host Seattle University Crew every Fall and Spring. Founded in 1965 by Jim Gardiner and Charlie McIntyre, Seattle University Crew is a competitive student-directed collegiate rowing program welcoming all students of Seattle University. Member of the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association, the American Collegiate Rowing Association, and Seattle's own Pocock Rowing Center, SU Crew competes with varsity and club programs from across the West Coast. The Women's and Men's teams race throughout the year, and are excited to once again work with PRC in co-hosting the 2010 Ergomania! The NW Indoor Rowing Championship on SU's campus.

If you are an Alumni, Family Member, Friend of SU Crew or are interested in the team, please contact us for more info on how to stay connected!

Contact: Sam Nelsen at samnelsen@gmail.com - 415-342-2284

Website: www.seattleucrew.com

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