Camps / Clinics
Coach Kaehler’s – Girls/Boys Learn to Row Sculling Camp at BCRA
Coaching Director: Coach Kaehler
Olympian, World Champion,
Body-Balanced Coach and Conditioning Specialist
Come learn and experience the joy of rowing in beautiful Bucks County
When:
Session 1: July 26-30 – CLOSED OUT
Session 2: August 2-6
Monday to Friday from 7:00 – 9:00am
Where: Core Creek Park, Langhorne, PA . We will be rowing out of the Bucks County Rowing Association facility on Lake Luxembourg.
Who: 14-18 years-old boys and girls. Limited to four (4) spots per session
Camp Includes:
- Daily on-the-water Coaching
- Biomechanical review of rowing stroke in the boat/ergometer
- Rowing in 4x’s (four person boat)
- Foundations of Strength Training Technique
Time Commitment: Sessions will generally run from 7:00 to 9:00 am. Times may change based upon the weather or schedule conflicts. Athletes are expected to be on time and picked up right after practice.
What to expect: Practice will be held on the water unless conditions are not safe to row (lightening or heavy rain/flooding). If that happens we will row indoors on the ergometers (rowing machines) and go through the basics of rowing biomechanics. Each athlete will need to wear rowing shorts or biking shorts to practice. You must bring at least 64 oz. of drinking water to practice each day as there is no running water. Porta-Johns are available in the park. Hats and sun screen are suggested as we move in to the summer. Coach Kaehler will have additional water available at the boathouse facility.
Athlete’s requirements:
Each athlete will need to pass a 100yd swim test which is witnessed and signed by a local swim club. Parents must sign the US Rowing Waiver (provided), and participants must become members ($45/yr) of US Rowing. This is a true team sport we expect all athletes to show up for all sessions unless they are sick, or have an excused absence. If an athlete has more than two excused absences he/she may not be permitted to continue.
BCRA Launch/Dues:
Practices will be run by Coach Kaehler unless otherwise noted. The launch will have (4) US Coast Guard approved life preservers.
Athletes will not have to join the BCRA for this summer camp. If participants choose to continue with rowing at BCRA beyond this they will need to become members.
Program:
Cost: $575 per athlete which is payable to “Coach Kaehler, LLC”. * Each session will run if we have 2 or 4 participants.
Fees include – Camp tuition, boat rental, registration fees and video analysis.
Please contact Coach Kaehler to receive the application for the camp.
The rowing stroke encompasses two types of strokes, sweep or sculling. Rowers who sweep row use 1 oar to propel the boat, while sculling utilizes 2 oars. While although the vast majority of rowing at the collegiate level is sweep rowing, the sculling stroke serves as the foundation for all rowing. Sculling allows the rower to learn the more subtle aspects of the sport, and if desired move in to a single man boat. It also allows the rower to translate the sculling technique to sweep rowing where they can be proficient in all seats of a sweep boat (a four person or eight people) on either side, port or starboard
Coach Kaehler/BCRA sculling clinics are ideal in that these sessions are designed specifically to introduce the art of sculling to novices (One year or less). By limiting enrollment to a few athletes per sessions, the novice rower will get in-depth coaching on the basics of rowing.
The Novice Rower
The clinic is designed for boys or girls who are interested in learning the basics of rowing but have no experience. Each athlete will be assigned to a 4 man boat where they will receive on-the-water instruction in the basics of the rowing stroke. The initial days of the clinic will focus on getting acclimated to the boat and the complexity of the rowing stroke. By week’s end, it’s expected that the students will demonstrate proficiency in sculling and will be able to row at higher stroke rating. Many of our novice rowers have continued on in the sport and have progressed to individual sculling.
Coaching:
Bob Kaehler (Coach Kaehler) is a three-time U.S. Olympian, four-time World Champion rower. Raised in Huntington, New York, Kaehler began rowing at the age of sixteen at the Sagamore Rowing Club, NY, and continued through his college years at Rutgers University, and at Columbia where he earned his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
During the course of an athletic career that spanned three decades, Kaehler participated in three Olympic Games (1992, 1996 and 2000) as a member of the U.S. Men’s National Rowing Team. He also competed in seven World Rowing Championships, winning in 1994 as well as an unprecedented three-year run in 1997, 1998 and 1999 in the Men’s Open 8+.
Regitsration + Application
Please download and complete the 3 page Registration/Application form. Email
Enrollment is limited and participants will be enrolled on a first come first serve basis
a $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve you enrollment.
For more informations contact: Go to www.coachkaehler.com or buckscountyrowing@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE AND LEARN TO ROW PROGRAMS:
Coach Kaehler’s – Girls/Boys Experienced Sculling Camp at BCRA
Coaching Director: Coach Kaehler
3-Time Olympian, 4-Time World Champion,
Body-Balanced Coach and Conditioning Specialist
Come learn and experience the joy of rowing in beautiful Bucks County
When:
Session 1: June 21– July 2
Session 2: July 6 – July 16
All sessions are Monday – Friday from 7:00 – 10:00am
Where: Core Creek Park, Langhorne, PA We are currently rowing out of the Bucks County Rowing Association Trailer and will at some point be moving into the new boathouse facility.
Who: Experienced (one season minimum) rowers 16-20 years-old.
Limited to four (4) spots per session. Small groups provide an idea coaching/learning experience for each participant.
Camp Includes:
- Daily on-the-water coaching
- Each participant receives a Body Balance evaluation
- Individualized Body Balance corrective exercise program
- Biomechanical review of rowing stroke in the boat/ergometer
- Sculling in 2x’s or 4x’s
- Video with Dartfish analysis of technique and biomechanics
- Foundations of strength training technique
- Strength Training on site two times per week
- Eight (8) week strength training program included
- Power point lecture on Body Balance
Time Commitment: Sessions will generally run from 7:00 to 10:00 am. Times may change based upon the weather or schedule conflicts. Athletes are expected to be on time and picked up right after practice. We will be meeting 5 times per week.
What to expect: Practice will be held on the water unless conditions are not safe to row (lightening or heavy rain/flooding). If that happens we will reschedule practice to the next available day or if possible we might use ergometers indoors. Each athlete will need to wear rowing shorts or biking shorts to practice. You must bring at least 64 oz. of drinking water to practice each day as there is no running water. Porta-Johns are available in the park. Hats and sun screen are suggested as we move in to the summer. Coach Kaehler will have additional water available.
Body Balance Evaluation: Each participant will undergo a 30 minute evaluation to identify each athlete’s specific flexibility and strength imbalances. Corrective exercises will be taught in a group session. Everyone will receive their own specific corrective exercise program. Evaluations will be done during the first week of the camp. Time slots for the evaluations will be posted prior to the camp.
Athlete’s requirements:
Each athlete will need to pass a 100yd swim test which is witnessed and signed by a local swim club. Parents must sign the US Rowing Waiver (provided), and participants must become members ($45/yr) of US Rowing. This is a true team sport we expect all athletes to show up for all sessions unless they are sick, or have an excused absence. If an athlete has more than two excused absences he/she may not be permitted to continue.
This camp is for experienced rowers. A 2k/6k erg scores must be submitted to determine the training level of each athlete. This is not for novice rowers.
BCRA Launch/Dues:
Practices will be run by Coach Kaehler unless otherwise noted. The launch will have (4-8) US Coast Guard approved life preservers on board depending upon how many athletes are on the water.
Athletes will not have to join the BCRA for this summer camp. If participants choose to continue with rowing at BCRA beyond this they will need to become members
Program:
This experienced program is limited to eight (8) athletes for this summer 2010 session. Depending upon how things develop we will probably do some intra-squad racing in doubles if possible. We will offer competitive rowing this coming fall of 2010. All novice rowers must go through the Learn to Row program before being allowed to participate on the competitive team or in this experienced rower’s camp.
Cost: $1250 per athlete which is payable to “Coach Kaehler, LLC”.
****There is a discount if you do both sessions.
A non refundable $100 deposit is required to secure your spot. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the start of your session. Fees include – Camp tuition, boat rental, Body Balance Evaluation, and video analysis.
Please contact Coach Kaehler to receive the application for the camp.
Pay Pal – $100 Deposit – Please indicate the session you would like to attend.
