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PVRC-  PO Box 60762, Longmeadow, MA 01106

Youth Crew (1-oar/rower)

This discipline is focused on rowing as a team in a four-person shell and will primarily include teens (14 to 18 years old as of June 1). Adult instruction may be arranged, if adequate interest arises.

Adult Sculling  (2-oars/rower)

This discipline is focused on rowing single-person shells and peoples ages 12 and up. Children 12-14 years old may participate when accompanied by an adult. Most youth crew will also learn this discipline.

Sculling Lessons

(Required for all beginners)

Four lessons to introduce participants in the sport and build a foundation of stroke mechanics

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PVRC Programs

The Young Parents’ program

Organized in conjunction with Rowing Strong, Rowing Together; this innovative outreach program will enter its fourth year in 2012 helping serve an underserved population of women in inner-city Springfield.  This Young Parents Program (YPP) culminates in August with the annual Young Parents Regatta in Holyoke, MA.  

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Staffed with mostly volunteers and a couple of paid staff, the 2012 programs have a “cooperative flavor” as experienced rowers will mentor / oversee sessions where less experienced rowers participate. Rowers are encouraged to row with a partner or “buddy”.

Sessions will be canceled if the mentor/instructor/coach determines river conditions to be unsafe.

Equipment is available at appointed times. The boats are made of delicate materials and therefore should be handled with care and appropriate guidance. Safety procedures should be reviewed before each season.

* Daylight Savings will alter times in Fall.   Please, arrive 10-15 minutes before launch

** 10% Discount available to  the following:

     •  Members of Pioneer Valley Yacht Club

     •  Members of the Field Club

     •  Participants who sign up with all documentation prior to June 1st

     •  Each additional family member living at same address