Huge success for TC Junior Crews at State Championships
The Treasure Coast Junior Rowing Team competed amongst 41 clubs this past weekend at the FSRA Sweep State Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, FL. This State Championship Regatta was a two day event stacked with 276 entries. Treasure Coast entered 5 crews with rowers from Jensen Beach High School (JBHS), Martin County High School (MCHS), South Fork High School (SFHS), Jupiter High School (JHS), The Pine School, Oxbridge, Clark Center for Advanced Learning, Hidden Oaks Middle School (HOMS) and Stuart Middle School (SMS).
The competition is a 1500 m sprint with crews racing up to four times over the two days. Treasure Coast Girls 2- (pair), Shelby Cavanagh (JHS) and Sarah Larson (JBHS), placed 5th overall out of 13 crews. The Boys 2- (pair), Austin Haines (MCHS) and Gabe Kammel (Clark Center for Advanced Learning), placed 6th overall out of 12 crews, despite another crew rowing into their lane at the start of the final. Both of these crews only began racing in the 2- (pair) 3-4 weeks ago.
The Girls Freshman 8+, which included Coxswain Gigi Dunn (SMS), 8: Lindsey Scanlon (MCHS), 7: Hope Ali (MCHS), 6: Taylor Sanders (HOMS), 5: Alison Santi (MCHS), 4: Samantha Sytsema (MCHS), 3: Brooke Stern (HOMS), 2: Cassie Collins (SMS), 1: Gabriella Galland (HOMS), placed 8th overall out of 11 crews.
The Girls Junior 4+, which included Coxswain Jordyn Golden (HOMS), 4: Aislinn Widmeier (SFHS), 3: Evie Flaugh (JBHS), 2: Brooke Bartenfelder (MCHS), 1: Jules Fox (Oxbridge), placed 8th overall out of 18 crews. This crew had to race four times over the weekend in the most challenging progression.
The Girls Junior 8+, which included Coxswain Faiza Ahmed (Pine School), 8: Josephine Kaidy (JBHS), 7: Baylee Slone (HOMS), 6: Elizabeth Smith (MCHS), 5: Madeline Schroeder (MCHS), 4: Samantha Tolton (SFHS), 3: Shannon Major (MCHS), 2: Jordan Blair (MCHS), 1: AnaGabriela Alvarez (JBHS), placed 5th overall out of 11 crews missing out of 4th place by .27 seconds.
“Overall the regatta was a huge success,” said Women’s Head Coach Stefanie Falkner. “I am proud to coach this group. They are a determined, young crew competing against older rowers, but they went out there each time and rowed their hearts out.”
The Treasure Coast Junior Rowing Team will begin Summer Learn To Row Camps May 16. For all camp information go to www.treasurecoastrowingclub.com.
Jacqui Kapinowski wins Gold at the Olympic Trials
Jacqui Kapinowski is on her way to Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games August 6 - 14. There she will compete in the Women’s Arms and Shoulders 1x (single scull).
The above video was taken at the Olympic Trials hosted by Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, FL. Kapinowski is the single sculler out in front. The event was on April 24, 2016.
Click here for more information on the Paralympics
The Great Give - May 3rd!
TCRC is participating in the Great Give on May 3rd. Below is more information on this fundraiser.
We are about to see a new dock off the North end of our boathouse in the next 2 months. The coaching staff is eager to offer Adaptive rowing programs as soon as it is completed. In addition to the general equipment needs of the Juniors team, the club will need to have adaptive rowing pontoons, oars and have the ability to run the program with paid coaches.
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WHAT IS IT?
Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties is a 24-hour online giving event led by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach County, United Way of Palm Beach County and United Way of Martin County designed to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in a single day. This community-wide event celebrates the spirit of giving and the collective effort it takes to strengthen our community by raising critical funds for local nonprofits.
Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties is part of the largest online giving event in history. We are joining more than 100 community foundations across the country in partnership with Give Local America to raise millions of dollars for the greater good - all on a single day. Last year’s event raised more than $53 million nationally, and we’re planning to make an even greater impact this year!
Every local gift will be multiplied with additional dollars from a bonus pool raised by the Community Foundation. Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties will make every hour May 3 meaningful by providing this unique opportunity for our community to raise significant funds that will make a direct, positive impact on the lives of our neediest residents. Cash prizes will be awarded to participating nonprofit organizations throughout the day will keep things fast-paced and exciting!
Learn to Row Summer Camps and Summer Conditioning!
Summer Junior Rowing Camps at TCRC
NEW ROWERS
June 13 —18 Group A: M, T, R, F 7—10 am, Sat 7—10 am Group B: M, T, R, F 4:40—7 pm, Sat 7—10 am
Cost: $100 per rower
Multiple child discount is 25% off the second child.
Min of 4 rowers to hold each camp session.
Space in each camp is limited so register today to get a spot. These camps will fill very quickly.
SUMMER CONDITIONING CAMPS
NOVICE CAMP A
FOR: ALL NEW ROWERS WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE LEARN TO ROW CAMPS LISTED ABOVE
WHAT: 5-week summer conditioning camp
BEGINS JUNE 20
SCHEDULE: Mon, Wed, Fri 7 - 10 am, Sat 7 - 10 am
COST: $300 (includes coaching fees, equipment use, regatta entry fees)
FOCUS: Prepare crews to race at the 20th Annual Halifax Regatta on July 23
DAYS OFF: July 4
Min of 4 rowers to hold camp
NOVICE CAMP B
FOR: ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE 8 WEEK SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP
WHAT: 8-week summer conditioning camp
BEGINS MAY 16
SCHEDULE (MAY 16 -JUNE 4): Mon, Wed, Fri 4:15 - 6:30 pm, Sat 7 - 10 am
SCHEDULE (JUNE 4 - JULY 23): Mon, Wed, Fri 7 - 10 am, Sat 7 - 10 am
COST: $450 (includes coaching fees, equipment use, regatta entry fees)
FOCUS: Prepare crews to race at the 20th Annual Halifax Regatta on July 23
DAYS OFF: Memorial Day, July 4
Min of 4 rowers to hold camp
RETURNING ROWER CAMP
FOR: ALL ROWERS WHO HAVE BEEN ON THE JUNIOR RACING TEAM
WHAT: 10-week summer conditioning camp
BEGINS MAY 16
SCHEDULE: M, T, R, F 4 - 6:30 pm and Sat 7 - 10 am UNTIL JUNE 4
JUNE 6 - JULY 23
SCHEDULE: Mon and Thurs 9 - 11 am at the Palm City Fitness Center, Tues, Fri and Sat 7 - 10 am depending on who signs up, we can adjust schedule.
10 week camp
Focus: strength training, cross-training, small boats and sculling, beach workouts
Cost: $450
Payment: By check or cash only. Please bring payment to the first day of camp.
To register please e-mail the following information to Coach Stef and Richie at tcyouthrowing@gmail.com and print/complete and turn in this rower info packet
Rower Info:
Name:
Age:
Grade going into in fall:
School:
Parent Info:
Name:
Cell Phone:
Email:
Camp you would like to register for:
Session 4 A or B
Summer Conditioning Camps:
Novice A
Novice B
RETURNING ROWER CAMP
Additional Information:
Your rower will need to come prepared with the following:
- Eat breakfast before
- Bring water and/or gatorade
- Hat and sunglasses recommended
- Crocs, flipflops or water shoes
- Light colored wicking shirt or tank top
- Spandex shorts (can wear baggy shorts but while rowing tight shorts)
- Sneakers and socks
Results from Sarasota Invitational Regatta
The Treasure Coast Rowing Club competed in its first spring regatta this weekend at the Sarasota Invitational Regatta in Sarasota, Florida. The club had 25 athletes compete in total from all over Martin County. TCRC had 4 boats medal this weekend! TCRC placed 3rd place in the Women’s Freshman 4+ Category (Coxswain Gigi Dunn-SMS, Samantha Tolton-SFHS, Baylee Slone-HOMS, Lindsey Scanlon-MCHS, Sam Sysytema-MCHS). 2nd place in the Women’s Varsity Lightweight 8 (Coxswain McKenzie Cameron-MCHS, Aislinn Windmeier-SFHS, Evie Flaugh-JBHS, Brooke Bartenfelder-MCHS, Ana Alvarez-JBHS, Sommer Smith-MCHS, Shleby Cavanuagh-Jupiter High, Jules Fox-Oxbridge Academy, Jordan Blair-MCHS). 3rd place in the Women’s Novice 8 (Coxswain Rebecca Cameron-MCHS, A.Windmeier, B. Slone, S. Tolton, L. Scanlon, S. Systema, Taylor Sanders-HOMS, Hope Ali- MCHS and Gabby Galland-HOMS). Finally the Treasure Coast Rowing Club placed 3rd place in the Women’s Varsity 8 category (Coxswain M. Cameron, Joey Kaidy-JBHS, Sarah Larson-JBHS, B. Slone, Madeline Shroeder- MCHS, S. Smith, Shannon Major-MCHS, A. Alvarez, and S. Cavanaugh). This was a very successful start to the Club’s spring racing season. Good news, the club is still recruiting for the spring season. with camp running from March 3rd-April 23rd. Visit us at www.treasurecoastrowingclub.com for more information or visit our instagram page @treasurecoastrowing.
TCRC Men's 17u 4+ Places 6th at USRowing Club Nationals
Eleven members of the Treasure Coast Rowing Club Juniors Men Team competed in the USRowing Club Nationals Regatta at Lake Harsha in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over 100 clubs from the U.S competed.
The TCRC Men’s 17u 4+ boat placed 6th overall in their event. The crew consists of Josh Palmer, an incoming sophomore at Jensen Beach High School, Lucas Rossell, Jake Grimsdale, and Jake Swabb - all incoming sophomores at Martin County High School, and coxswain Sam Millner - an incoming freshman at Jensen Beach High School.
Learn to Row Camps and National Learn to Row Day
Learn to Row Camps and National Learn to Row Day are available at the Treasure Coast Rowing Club in June and July 2015.
The National Learn to Row Day will take place on Saturday, June 6th from 9 am to 12 noon. This is a free event and open to both adults and children (grades 8 to 12.) Come join a fun group and learn a great new exercise at the TCRC Boathouse, 771 SW 28th Street, Palm City, Florida. No registration needed.
Learn to Row Camps: TCRC is offering 4 weeks of Learn to Row Camps for grades 8 to 12 this summer on the following dates: June 15-20, June 22-27, July 6-11, and July 13-18, 2015. The camps take place Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 10 am. To learn more information and to register for the camps, visit our Sign Up For Rowing page. The camps will take place at the TCRC Boathouse, 771 SW 28th Street, Palm City, Florida.
New Masters Learn to Row Program
TCRC is now offering private and semi-private rowing lessons for adults with Coach Richie Fredericks.
Build strength, cardio endurance, flexibility and balance by learning sculling techniques. Private lessons for individuals are $35 for a 60-minute session and group lessons (2 to 4 rowers) are $20 per rower for 90-minute sessions.
Each Session Includes:
- Skills on the rowing machine to prepare you for the water
- Tour of the boathouse
- Full explanation of the waterways and traffic patterns
- Feel comfortable and safe on the water
- Once you pass all skills with a coach you will be cleared to row alone.
If interested, email Coach Richie at: tcrcmasters@gmail.com
State and National Championships Coming Up!
TCRC announces its participation in the FSRA Sweep State Championship taking place on April 25-26, 2015 in Sarasota Florida and in the US Rowing Club National Championships from July 15 to 19, 2015 at Harsha Lake in East Fork State Park located in Bethel, Ohio.
Juniors Rowing Taking Off on Treasure Coast
Oct. 16, 2014
Ed Killer
Treasure Coast Newspapers
The Treasure Coast Rowing Club men’s four-boat team strokes to a second-place finish Sunday at the Head of the Indian Creek Regatta in Miami Beach.
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