Adult Learn to Row
MRC has redesigned our Learn To Row (LTR) and Experiential Rowing Programs for 2021 to ensure we meet or exceed public health and social distancing guidelines. Masks or other face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are required at all times for LTR sessions. Please view the MRC Safety page for detailed MRC COVID-19 Procedures.
MRC welcomes adults who would like to get a sense of the beauty and camaraderie that can be found rowing in the heart of the Twin Cities. This class offers over 6 hours of instruction on land and on the water including basics of the rowing stroke and how to handle the rowing equipment. Upon completion of Learn To Row, participants may become MRC members and continue rowing with our Adult Novice Team (beginning July 2021).
In May and June, on the water instruction will be in single boats (one person per boat) to comply with social distancing requirements. This summer as COVID guidelines permit, MRC may transition on the water instruction to multi-person boats.
Regardless of how you learn to row, you will have the opportunity for continued skill development in both small and larger team boats on our Novice Team. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to sign up for the session that best fits your schedule.
Class Outline
Fridays at the MRC Boathouse, 6:00 - 8:30pm
Friday nights will be on land only with an orientation and tour of our award-winning boathouse, stroke work on the erg and sculling trainer, and an introduction to equipment and equipment handling. Wear clothes comfortable for light to moderate exercise.
Saturdays and Sunday at the MRC Boathouse OR at East Bush Lake (alternative site)
Group A, 9:00am - 11:00am
Group B, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Get ready to row! You'll warm up and review stroke basics before getting out on the water.
Please note: Location will be determined by conditions and confirmed by the Wednesday evening prior to your session. We prefer to hold all LTR sessions at the MRC Boathouse. However, especially in the spring, inconsistent river conditions can prevent us from holding LTR on the Mississippi River. If needed, Bush Lake will be our alternative rowing site for Saturday and Sunday ONLY. The address is East Bush Lake, 9140 E Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN. Friday night sessions will always be at the MRC Boathouse.
Cost: $200
Learn To Row Schedule - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Session I, May 7 - 9, 2021 - click group link to register
| Session I, Group A |
Session I, Group B |
| Friday, May 7, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
Friday, May 7, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday, May 8, 9:00 - 11:00am |
Saturday, May 8, 11:00am - 1:00pm |
| Sunday, May 9, 9:00 - 11:00am |
Sunday, May 9, 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Session II, May 21 - 23, 2021 - click group link to register
| Session II, Group A |
Session II, Group B |
| Friday, May 21, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
Friday, May 21, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday, May 22, 9:00 - 11:00am |
Saturday, May 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm |
| Sunday, May 23, 9:00 - 11:00am |
Sunday, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Session III, June 4 - 6, 2021 - click group link to register
| Session III, Group A |
Session III, Group B |
| Friday, June 4, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
Friday, June 4, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday, June 5, 9:00 - 11:00am |
Saturday, June 5, 11:00am - 1:00pm |
| Sunday, June 6, 9:00 - 11:00am |
Sunday, June 6, 11:00am - 1:00pm |
June 12-13, Potential make-up sessions if needed - TBD
Session IV, June 18 - 20, 2021 - click group link to register
| Session IV, Group A |
Session IV, Group B |
| Friday, June 18, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
Friday, June 18, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday, June 19, 9:00 - 11:00am |
Saturday, June 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm |
| Sunday, June 20, 9:00 - 11:00am |
Sunday, June 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm |
ADDITIONAL SESSIONS
Click session to register. By July, we anticipate conducting our Learn To Sessions in our training barge and larger team boats.
Session V, July 16 - 18, 2021
All sessions at MRC
| Friday, July 16, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday, July 17, 12:00 - 2:00pm |
| Sunday, July 18, 12:00 - 2:00pm |
Session VI, July 23 - 25, 2021
All sessions at MRC
| Friday, July 23, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday, July 24, 12:00 - 2:00pm |
| Sunday, July 25, 12:00 - 2:00pm |
Session VII, August 6 - 8, 2021
All sessions at MRC
| Friday, August 6, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday, August 7, 12:00 - 2:00pm |
| Sunday, August 8, 12:00 - 2:00pm |
Session VIII, August 20 - 22, 2021
All sessions at MRC
| Friday, August 20, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday, August 21, 12:00 - 2:00pm |
| Sunday, August 22, 12:00 - 2:00pm |
Session IX, August 27 - 29, 2021
All sessions at MRC
| Friday, August 27, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday, August 28, 12:00 - 2:00pm |
| Sunday, August 29, 12:00 - 2:00pm |
Session X, September 10 - 12, 2021
All sessions at MRC
| Friday, September 10, 6:00 - 8:30pm |
| Saturday, September 11, 12:00 - 2:00pm |
| Sunday, September 12, 12:00 - 2:00pm |
More questions? Check out our MRC Learn to Row Q&A