Yale Community Rowing Program Report

Transcription

1 Yale Community Rowing Program 2005 Report

2 From the Director When the time comes and Yale s Community Rowing s history is written, 2005 will stand as one of its most significant years. From its beginning in 1999, when four coaches and twelve rowers went out on the water, to this year s record number of participants, the program continues to grow and evolve. The vision from those early years is now a reality. The most compelling fact in 2005 was that 886 children and adults had the opportunity to take an oar in their hands and learn the sport of rowing. The Yale Community Rowing Program began with the Gilder family s establishment of an endowed fund at Yale; it continues to be funded by these major sponsors. Through their generosity, we can offer all of our youth rowing free of charge. Yale University Endowment - The Gilder Rowing for Youth Program Yale University Endowment - Maxwell Belding 45 Fund The Katharine Matthies Foundation The Brownington Foundation One of the major events of 2005 took place on July 8, when we honored Mr. Maxwell Belding and the Katharine Matthies Foundation by dedicating two new racing shells in their names. Over 150 people gathered at Gilder Boathouse to be part of this extraordinary event. Karisten Strong from Oxford, CT, and John Dearborn of Ansonia, CT, spoke on behalf of all the rowers about how the program has affected their lives. Mr. Belding and Mr. Jack Burk, representing the Matthies Foundation, followed by addressing the young rowers. Mr. Belding shared some of his memories of attending Yale and about the life lessons he learned from rowing. Mr. Burk spoke about how the program teaches more than athletics and how pleased the Foundation is with so many youth being part of this community based program. The ceremony concluded with Mr. Belding and Mr. Burk pouring a traditional bottle of champagne over each hull. A reception followed for the adults as the young rowers enjoyed an ice cream party in the boat bays. A long awaited educational component to our schedule was the much-anticipated college counseling lecture series. Shannon Duff 99, founder of Collegiate Compass LLC, presented the program. She dealt with a wide range of topics from visiting and comparing colleges to the student athlete and the admissions process. In all, twenty-one high school rowers took part in this educational phase of the program. New groups to this year s summer schedule included the Hamden Parks and Recreation Center and local Girl Scouts from Ansonia, Seymour, and Oxford. I hope that our 2005 report will provide you with an inspirational view as to the extent of today s programming. The experiences of each group and organization illustrates the Community Rowing mission of bringing rowing into the lives of girls and boys from the greater New Haven area to the Naugatuck Valley. Our programs challenge the individual in a comfortable learning environment, thereby promoting confidence and self-esteem. Participants share a common experience and achieve daily goals under the guidance of the coaching staff. Yale Community Rowing provides a fresh perspective to look at oneself regardless of athletic ability, ethnicity or age. A special thank you must go to coaches Holly Archibald and Kevin Haley for their continued dedication to the program over the past four years. Last year I concluded this page by stating that 2004 was the largest and most productive year to date , I am pleased to report, now holds that distinction. See you at the boathouse! Jamie Snider, Director 2

3 Staff from left: Julia Domina (North Carolina), Nikki Stob (Iowa), Holly Archibad (Skidmore), Tess Casey (Boston College), Kevin Haley (Ithaca), Foster Hayes (Yale), Danielle Mastrony (lifeguard), Alexis Fleckenstein (Yale), Michael Smith (Yale), Patrick Beedling (Yale), Cat Reibel (Yale), Jamie Snider (Director), Melissa King (Yale), Jenny Hansen (Yale), Justine Murphy (Yale), Kristen Schwarz (Yale), Karyn Gallagher (St. Joseph s), Lauren Schiappa (Clark). Absent: Jennifer Lin (Yale - office support) above: Nikki Stob and Jenny Hansen head out for a Learnto-Row session. Key Dates for 2006: Jan 20 Feb 14 June 24 June 26 Promotional brochures mailed Online registration commences Open House at Gilder Boathouse Summer program begins Table of Contents Director s Message...2 Table of Contents...3 Learn to Row...4 Middle School...5 High School...6 College counseling lecture series...7 Boat dedication ceremony Hamden Parks and Recreation...10 National Youth Sports Program...11 Connecticut Outreach Groups Derby Recreation Center Boys and Girls Club Girl Scouts of Connecticut Special Olympics of Connecticut American School for the Deaf Rowstrong/Rowtogether Adults...14 Demographics...15 Timeline...back cover 3

4 Learn to Row The one-weeklong Learn to Row sessions continue to be the most popular part of our summer programs. One hundred and sixty boys and girls between the ages 10 to 17 take part each year. Every summer since this program started we have had a wait list of children. Under guidance from the Yale Community Rowing coaching staff, participants acquire the knowledge and skills needed to row. Throughout their week all rowers go through a sequence of drills that teaches body positioning, timing, and feathering of the blade. The week culminates on Fridays when parents are invited to participate in the day by observing from the coaching launches and to photograph their children racing in barges. Having fun is one of the program s major goals. The enthusiasm at the closing ceremonies clearly shows the spirit of Yale Community Rowing. Each participant leaves the program with newly acquired skills, a sense of accomplishment and lasting memories. above: Young rowers head out for their first practice in the Enterprise barge. left: Members from the Rocket 8 barge on their last day. below: Coach Foster Hayes overseeing the Bulldog barge as the crew prepares to dock. My son* loved your program so much that he wants to continue. -Beth Cairone Shelton, CT July 2002 *Still rowing with us in 2005! 4

5 Middle School Coach Kevin Haley Ansonia, CT The middle school program returned in 2005 for a second year in our summer schedule. All the participants had previously been in our Learn to Row programs and wanted to become more involved with the sport. Coach Kevin Haley put together a tremendous fun-filled program for the young rowers. Using ergometers, video sessions, stretching exercises along with the training barges and racing shells, his roster increased to 27. I realize that these middle school students represent the future of the high school program, Haley said. So the daily water sessions are centered around having fun while learning the fundamentals of rowing as well as the importance of teamwork while at the same time offering a taste of what the High School Program is like. As a testament to Kevin s coaching and enthusiasm over the five-week program every morning the dock was full of aspiring rowers waiting to get out on the river. Many thanks to you and your staff for another fun and educational summer rowing experience! - The Muller Family Hamden, CT above: Participants gather around for a post-row discussion. Middle School Roster 2005 Jane Ellen Anderson - Newton Middle School - Sandy Hook Nicholas Bartlett - Seymour Middle School - Seymour Sean Borowy - Homeschool - Oxford Rachael Colette - Derby Middle School - Derby Ryan DaRin - Shelton High School - Shelton Jonathan Dorosh - Seymour Middle School - Seymour Tyler Huntley - Great Oak Middle School - Oxford Nicole Javins - Cross Middle School - Naugatuck Joshua Kopac - Shelton Intermediate School - Shelton Jane Kozey - Ansonia Middle School - Ansonia Amanda Laing - Mead Middle School- Ansonia Caroline Lawrence - Reed Middle School - Sandy Hook Chelsea Marcik - Rochambeau Middle School - Southbury Andrew Muller - Homeschool - Hamden Melanie Muller - Homeschool - Hamden William Muller - Homeschool - Hamden Rebecca Norris - Rochambeau Middle School - Southbury Jeffrey Orts - Seymour Middle School - Seymour Stephanie Orts - Bungay - Seymour Rachel Robinson - Shelton St. Lawrence - Oxford Danielle Stratton - Great Oak Middle School - Oxford Victoria Stratton - Greak Oak Middle School- Oxford Riley Streit - Great Oak Middle School - Oxford Elyse Tascion - Derby Middle School - Derby Bobby Thompson - Shelton Intermediate School - Shelton Justin Villamil - Homeschool - Sandy Hook Matthew Weisgable - Great Oak Middle School - Oxford 5

6 High School Megan Drennan, from Ansonia, CT, is a senior at St. Joseph s High School. Megan Drennan My participation in the Yale Community Rowing program began in the summer of At the time, the program consisted of five week-long learn-to-row sessions. At the end of my first week, I was one of the many new rowers that decided we would like to further pursue the sport. Our group became part of a newly created advanced rowing program and continued to practice until the end of the summer. That autumn, there were enough interested teenagers to fill two shells: one varsity and one junior varsity. Our efforts were rewarded in October as we rowed some very respectable times over the three mile race course on the Housatonic. Demand for the program continued to increase; once the river froze, we moved our training indoors. Winter sessions took place at the indoor rowing facility in Yale University s Payne Whitney Gymnasium. In April 2004, workouts returned to the Gilder Boathouse. That summer, Yale Community Rowing added a middle school program to coincide with the high school program, running five days a week for an eight-week session. Joining either of these groups required previous experience, allowing above: The men s and women s eight-oared shells go bow to bow on the Housatonic River during practice. right: High school rowers cheer each other on during the weekly ergometer relay race. both inexperienced and veteran rowers to participate. The extra training paid off when one boys shell and one girls continued into the fall proving that practice does make perfect. Our times over the race course were faster than before. Thanks to the hard work of coaches Holly Archibald and Kevin Haley, along with director Jamie Snider, this year s program introduced many new opportunities. The number of athletes in the summer program, which increases every year, indicates the wide range of community interest in rowing from all age groups and backgrounds. One of the most exciting additions this summer was college guidance seminars in the boathouse trophy room; it was a chance for all high school students to learn about finding and applying to college, an amazing resource, especially for younger students who otherwise may not have thought of college at this stage of their high school careers. Many children and teenagers have now enjoyed the benefits of the unique sport of crew. While learning to row, each participant discovers the importance of teamwork, the reward of making friends and the value of being active and staying healthy. On a personal level, I am very thankful for the opportunity the Yale Community Rowing program has given me. My current goal is to find a university where I can continue being involved in crew an ambition I hope all my fellow participants can share. 6

7 College Counseling COLLEGIATE COMPASS LLC This summer, the Yale Community Rowing Program proudly included a series of college counseling presentations designed to help our high school rowers prepare for the admissions process. Shannon Duff, an independent college consultant and the founder of Collegiate Compass LLC, hosted these sessions. Ms. Duff received her B.A. and her M.B.A. from Yale. As an undergraduate Shannon was the captain of the 1998 Yale women s cross-country team and a nine-time varsity letter-winner. She earned a certificate in college counseling from UCLA Extension. Topics discussed during her weekly presentations included an Overview of the college planning, search, and admissions process, Visiting and Comparing Colleges, The Application Process, Resources for the College Search and Admissions Process, and Student Athletes and the College Admissions Process. The classes were offered free to any students in the Yale Community Rowing high school program. Ms. Shannon Duff 99 Her program gave me a clear and concise picture of what I will face in the college admissions process. It was very educational and all of us benefitted tremendously from the presentations. above: Participants in the college counseling program wait for a presentation to begin. - Jamie Goldstein Shelton, CT Participants: Stephanie Berlota Sacred Heart Academy Ryan Borowy Homeschool Carmine Cairone Emmett Obrien High School Justin Cirisoli Notre Dame High School John Dearborn Ansonia High School Megan Drennan St. Joseph High School Jamie Goldstein Shelton High School Emma Harmon Guilford High School Katie Miner- Shelton High School Kelsey Kopec Shelton High School Kelly Meineke Ansonia High School Nandy Persaud Livingward High School Erika Rohde Joel Barlow High School Kelly Scherer Guilford High School David Spinetti Shelton High School Rachel Tanni St. Joseph High School Josh Tarini St. Joseph High School Brendan Tyma Notre Dame High School Nicole Ubaldi Trumbull High School Laura Warren Farmington High School Matt Woehrle Shelton High School 7

8 Boat Dedication Katharine Matthies Foundation On July 8, Yale Community Rowing dedicated two racing shells in honor of the Katharine Matthies Foundation and Maxwell M. Belding Karisten Strong 45. Karisten Strong, a senior at Sacred Heart Academy, was one of the speakers. She is a resident of Oxford, CT, who lives on the Housatonic River. Her speech is reproduced below. Iwould like to welcome everyone to our boat dedication, especially Mr. Maxwell Belding and representatives of the Katharine Matthies Foundation. They have been loyal benefactors for Yale Community Rowing and we owe them our deepest thanks. Along with living on the water comes the introduction of crew, with both Yale Collegiate Rowing and the New Haven Rowing Club practicing and racing directly by my house. Both organizations, along with the Shelton Parks and Recreation, helped spark my interest. The Yale Community Rowing Program was founded in Now in its sixth year, it has grown from one boat to the extensive program we know today. The program now includes sessions of children s and adults learn-to-row, and programs for middle and high school. With the dedication of our coaches, Yale Community Rowing has transformed from a summer pilot program into a year-round activity. Spring through fall above from left: Jamie Snider (Director), Karisten Strong, Jack Brady (Katharine Matthies Foundation trustee), Kevin Haley (Coach), Holly Archibald (Coach), and Marc Garofalo (Mayor of Derby, CT). Left: Jack Brady dedicates the new Katharine Matthies Foundation racing shell with the traditional bottle of champagne. we are at the Gilder Boat House; in winter, we use the Payne W h i t n e y Gymnasium s facilities. When Yale Community Rowing began, results were merely dreams; the 700 participants in summer 2004 attest to the program s achievements. In the summers of 2003 and 2004, select women s boats scrimmaged against other crews from Row New York. The high school team surpassed all expectations with their debut in 2003 and returned to the water in 2004 in the Head of the Housatonic Regatta. Having all three boats medal was outstanding; without our sponsors, none of this would have been possible. In addition to the two varsity men s and women s crews, another women s junior varsity crew was assembled due to the enthusiasm in the sport. In every sense, we have already tasted a bit of victory with this sport and can barely wait to see what next year holds. Yale Community Rowing has opened up crew to the Greater New Haven area and the Lower Naugatuck Valley communities, where the sport was not common among the youth. One of the program s goals was to make rowing more mainstream; now many high school seniors leave hoping to continue their athletic careers in college. I believe almost everyone this year intends to participate in collegiate rowing; some have already left for excellent crews at Clark, Trinity, and Boston University. For me, his program has changed the process so much that I now look into a school because they offer crew; before, it may not have been a factor. Yale Community Rowing has opened this option to many who otherwise would not have heard of it until college. On the behalf of everyone involved with Community Rowing, I would again like to thank our sponsors, Mr. Maxwell Belding and the Katharine Matthies Foundation. As we dedicate these shells in your honor, thank you and enjoy this momentous occasion. 8

9 July 8, 2005 Maxwell M. Belding 45 John Dearborn, a freshman at Ansonia High School, spoke about his four years of experience with the Yale Community Rowing program and John Dearborn their positive impact on his life. His speech is also reproduced below. Afew years ago, I did not know much about the sport of rowing; in fact, I knew nothing of the necessary technique and precision. Then I became involved with the Yale Community Rowing program and realized how much fun the sport was. Now in my fourth year, I cannot envision a summer without coming to the Gilder Boathouse every morning and getting out on the water. My adventure began with a oneweek Learn-to-Row session in I learned basic skills in a training barge, such as the different body positions: leading up to the catch, using the slide, and rowing in unison. The Rocket 8 boat taught me a lot, but I was still a novice. The next summer I was part of the middle school program, this one spanning the entire summer. With practice, it became less of a challenge to remember the many parts of one stroke, and I enjoyed rowing even more than before. Last year was my third year on the Housatonic. I learned the last of the requisite skills that could be taught in the training barge and finally earned the chance to row in a shell. The difference was astounding. A shell travels much faster, cutting through the water. With the fun, however, also comes responsibility; I was one of many who carried the shell to and from the water, carefully wiped it dry and returned it to its designated place in Gilder Boathouse. One of the great aspects of Yale Community Rowing is working with coaches who rowed competitively in college. At one point, they above from left: Jamie Snider (Director), Mrs. and Mr. Belding, his grandson Thomas, and his daughter Ruth. right: The Belding family listens to the dedication speech. too stepped into a shell for the first time, so they can relate to our inexperience. Teamwork is probably the most important part of rowing. If one person is not in time with the others or an oar catches a crab, the whole boat has to stop and resolve the problem. But when the whole group is rowing in perfect unison, it is a fantastic experience. In addition to all the fun, rowing also provides extra motivation to do well in school. My dream is to continue both my academic and athletic careers at a university such as Yale. I have always taken pride in my work and plan to take the most challenging courses as I enter Ansonia High School this fall. I will do my best in everything I try. Now in my fourth year participating in Yale Community Rowing, I continue to take great pleasure in rowing every day. To Mr. Belding and the trustees of the Katharine Matthies Foundation, I am so grateful for this program and the people that helped establish it. Without you, the great experience we have every morning would not be possible. Thank you. 9

10 Hamden Parks and Recreation The Hamden Department of Parks and Recreation first participated in the Yale Community Rowing program during the summer of In July, 78 Hamden youngsters from our day camp and sports programs took to the water and experienced being a crew member for the first time. The rowing staff constantly stressed teamwork, the value of which became immediately apparent as the novices struggled to send the training barges upriver. After a few crab-catching strokes, a rhythm was established and the call of Stroke, stroke! took on new meaning. Our program utilized the Gilder Boathouse on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The above: The Hamden program participants after their final session at the Gilder Boathouse participants initial trepidation quickly turned into enthusiasm and an eagerness to get back out on the water as soon as possible. It is this enthusiasm that Hamden Parks and Recreation is looking to capitalize on for 2006 as we begin to plan for a full-fledged rowing program. It is our hope to engage youngsters in a comprehensive program incorporating land workouts as well as training on the water. Our participants are eager to leave the training barges and move into the sleek racing shells they saw suspended in the boathouse. We realize now that the Yale Community Rowing program can be a significant addition to our summer program offerings and an avenue for participants to engage themselves in a non-traditional sport environment. Our short-range goal will be to continue to introduce our youth to the sport, while long-term we are clearly interested in building a rowing community for both recreational and competitive enjoyment. We would like to thank Director Jamie Snider and his outstanding staff, particularly Kevin Haley, for all their work and encouragement during our inaugural year. We look forward to 2006 and beyond. Frank Cooper Assistant Director Hamden Parks and Recreation below: Coaches Jenny Hansen, Cat Reibel, and Alexis Fleckenstein develop participants rowing skills in the training barges. 10

11 NSYP National Youth Sports Program above: Cat Reibel instructs the tenyear olds in the rowing tanks. photo by Michael Marsland The National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) at Yale University has become one of the most vibrant and dynamic NYSP sites in the country. As part of their scheduled daily activities over the five-week program youngsters are taught the rudimentary skills in the rowing tanks at the Payne Whitney Gymnasium. Other NYSP camp activities include swimming, basketball, volleyball, arts and crafts as well as a drug awareness class. In the scheduled sessions every participant learns the fundamentals on an ergometer; fitness discussions and stretching exercises are also part of the learning experience. Throughout the weeks, various groups are invited to the Gilder Boathouse in Derby where participants row in barges on the Housatonic River. While on the river, participants work together as a crew, matching their movement and timing of the stroke cycle. One of the highlights of each session is the spirited racing that takes place at the end of each practice. The experiences on the water encourage teamwork and leadership characteristics of each participant. Our small phase of the NYSP camp offers a unique opportunity for the children of New Haven to participate in a non-traditional sport. The coaching staff, under Yale heavyweight rower Patrick Beedling, ensured that this summer s participants had the opportunity to succeed in a new situation and environment. Over the course of the summer approximately 350 children were instructed in rowing. above left: NYSP participants head out for a row on the Housatonic. above right: Everyone is all smiles at the end of the session. 11

12 Local Groups Derby Recreation Center Boys and Girls Club of Lower Naugutuck Valley Girl Scouts of Seymour, Oxford, and Ansonia This year the Derby Recreation Center, a charter member of our program, and the Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley returned to the Gilder Boathouse along with our newest community group, the Girl Scout Camp of Seymour, Oxford and Ansonia (ANSEOX) To accommodate all of these valley-based summer programs, transportation was provided between the Gilder Boathouse and each group s locale. Each group rowed throughout the month of July with sessions being 60 minutes in length. Participants in these three programs ranged in age from 10 to 16 years old. At the boathouse, we modeled activities after our Learn to Row sessions, allowing participants to move from ergometers to training barges. By the end of the summer, the Housatonic saw some excellent rowing We are proud to have such a strong alliance with these community based organizations and help play a part in the lives of so many area youths. All the kids had a super time. Yale Community Rowing is a great addition to our summer. The Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley on the boathouse staircase. above: Jamie Snider with the Boys and Girls Club on the river. right: Derby Recreation Center participants pose after their last row. below left: Coach Joanna Hess teaches ergometer techniques to some local Girl Scouts. below right: Yale Community Rowing s youngest participant! -James A. Queen Physical Director Boys and Girls Club 12

13 Connecticut Outreach This summer we welcomed back Special Olympics of Connecticut, the American School for the Deaf, and Rowstrong/Rowtogether. Special Olympics of CT Special Olympics of Connecticut American School for the Deaf Rowstrong/Rowtogether July 1 marked the arrival of the Special Olympics of Connecticut at the Gilder Boathouse. Eleven participants gathered to have a fun day while learning the fundamentals of rowing. As with our other groups, the session began on the ergometers with oneon-one coaching from the Yale Community Rowing staff. Soon, lineups were set and the two barges eagerly shoved off the dock. On the water it was smiles and high fives all around as the barges moved up and down the river. Also rowing was Jeff Reinhart, Program Coordinator for the Connecticut Southwest Region, who expressed a keen desire to see more Olympians use the resources of the Community Rowing program. Everyone s day concluded with lunch and watching some rowing videos. I just wanted to thank you and your crew of coaches. We had a terrific time. - Trudy Segla Naugatuck, CT Special Olympics of CT above: Melissa King and Tess Casey steer and instruct a barge full of students from the American School for the Deaf. American School for the Deaf The American School for the Deaf, located in West Hartford, CT, came to the boathouse for a fun filled Learn to Row day. This year s group consisted of 28 students and 6 adults who interpreted sign language. Beginning on the ergometers, instructors taught the basic stroke through demonstrations and body language. The group then moved to the barges where the staff effectively coached the students through interpreters. It didn t take long for the rowers to row smoothly as a crew. After the a few trips up and down the Housatonic, everyone moved inside for lunch. Staff members and students had the opportunity to interact with the participants. Our staff and participants shared stories about rowing as well as college life and academics. Rowstrong/Rowtogether Rowstrong/Rowtogether was created in 1999 at The Care Center in Holyoke, MA. It is an alternative education organization for young women who want to earn a GED and are pregnant or parenting. Our alliance is with the New Haven Hill Health Center. The group started their second season rowing in the tanks under the guidance of Yale s women s crew. The girls practiced twice a week on the river throughout the summer leading up to their regatta in Holyoke, where they raced against other crews from Holyoke and Boston. Plans are already underway for the program to return to the Gilder Boathouse next summer. We strongly believe that rowing is one way that individuals can build confidence and learn life skills through teamwork. 13

14 Adults This year, 64 adults ranging from 22 to 61 participated in the two one-week Learn to Row sessions. The program began in 2002 because many parents wished to share the same experiences as their children. The adults enthusiasm clearly shows that age is no barrier against participating. From former participants: As a little girl, I lived up the road from the Yale Boat House. For years, I d always watch the boats move up the Housatonic...and so longed for the opportunity to one day crew. Registration for this class marks my fifty-third birthday present for myself! I am flying in from Denver to make the class for the week, and to visit with my Mom. I m leaving the kids to do their stuff here. Thank you so much for the opportunity to fulfill one of my greatest dreams! A special thank you - it was a blast! We will talk about this for a long time. The mornings were special to all of us, and the coaches were awesome! above right: Coach Michael Smith (far left) urges on his boat during a Friday race. right: Coaches and rowers pose for a group shot on their final day. - Beverley Knowlton and staff Fleet Bank of America Derby, CT - Kath Biesadecki Denver, CO I thoroughly enjoyed my week at Community Rowing...thank you to Alexis, Chris and Tess for making it a memorable experience! - Michelle Sideleau Wendt Easton, CT Thank you for bringing this fabulous Community Rowing program to the Valley. - Bill Purcell Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce above: The adults get ready for a practice row. 14

15 Demographics Adults 64 (7%) Special Interest 55 (6%) Rowers Per Program 2005 Local Groups 165 (19%) High School 65 (7%) Middle School 27 (3%) Ansonia 5.7% Derby 6.4% Easton 1.2% Hamden 2.0% Milford 3.5% Monroe 3.7% New Haven 2.5% Newtown 1.9% Orange 3.1% Learn to Row 160 (19%) Cities and Towns NYSP 350 (39%) Oxford 6.6% Sandy Hook 4.0% Seymour 8.0% Shelton 28.7% Southbury 1.8% Stratford 1.5% Trumbull 2.1% Woodbridge 4.4% Other (< 8) 13.9% Participants Schools Amity High School % Amity Junior High School % Ansonia High School % Branford High School 4 1.0% Choate Rosemary Hall 4 1.0% Derby High School 9 2.2% Derby Middle School 8 2.0% Guilford High School 4 1.0% Harborside Middle School 4 1.0% Homeschool % Hopkins 5 1.2% Jockey Hollow 4 1.0% Joel Barlow High School 4 1.0% Masuk High School 6 1.4% Newtown High School 6 1.4% Newtown Middle School 6 1.4% Notre Dame - West Haven 9 2.2% Other (< 4 students) % Rochambeau 5 1.2% Sacred Heart Academy 4 1.0% Seymour High School % Seymour Middle School % Shelton High School % Shelton Int. School % St. Joseph High School % St. Joseph s High School % St. Mary and Michael 4 1.0% Wilbur Cross 4 1.0% Figures from do not reflect NYSP or Connecticut Outreach Participants

16 Timeline Four-person staff - Purchased two training barges - Established programs with NYSP and Derby Recreation Center Acquired office space and computer - Purchased nine ergometers - First full year in new Gilder Boathouse - T-shirts given to all participants - Winter training at Payne Whitney for high school rowers - Established program with Shelton Parks and Recreation Commission Five-year anniversary - Advisory Committee formed - 12-person staff - Feature article in Yale Bulletin - First annual open house for area residents - Online registration available - Yale Multi-Sport Camp program - Established fall rowing program Purchase and dedication of two new shells: the Maxwell M. Belding 45 and the Katharine Matthies Foundation - Offered college counseling presentations - Established programs with Hamden Parks and Recreation and Girl Scouts of Ansonia, Seymour, and Oxford Purchased a third training barge - First winter indoor rowing clinics for New Haven area girls - Established program with Boys and Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley Website goes online - Purchase and dedication of Hazel Knapp, Community Rowing s first 8- oared shell - Established high school and spring rowing programs - Established youth and adult Learn-to-Row programs - Established programs with Ansonia Parks and Recreation, Connecticut Special Olympics, and American School for the Deaf Record number of participants: Established program with Hill Health Center (Rowstrong/Rowtogether) Yale Community Rowing P.O. Box New Haven, CT Office: (203) Fax: (203)